Boosting Local Manufacturers to New Heights

Nine manufacturers across Victoria are getting the support they need to expand operations and take their business to the next level using grants of up to $250,000 through the Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program.

The funding will make it easier for small and medium-sized manufacturers to introduce new technologies and processes, improve productivity and competitiveness in local and global supply chains, upskill workers and create more highly-skilled jobs.

With the recipients based across Victoria and operating across a variety of sectors including food and beverage, construction, and packaging and transport, this program is helping secure a bright future for our local manufacturing sector.

Among the recipients is family-owned business Essential Flavours and Ingredients in Carrum Downs which will significantly upgrade its liquid manufacturing capabilities – helping the company grow its workforce by more than 40 per cent and expand its exports across the Asia Pacific.

Victoria's $33.5 billion manufacturing industry is a driving force of the state's economy, made up of over 23,000 businesses, supporting more than 260,000 jobs and exporting goods worth $23.9 billion.

The Recipients