Victoria’s advanced manufacturing strengths in defence, aerospace and automotive will be on show during a trade mission to the US led by Minister for Manufacturing David Hodgett and supported by the Chair of the Defence Council Victoria, Ric Smith AO PSM.

A growing Geelong food manufacturer will expand and create 26 new jobs thanks to funding provided by the Victorian Coalition Government.

The Victorian Coalition Government has awarded Jeff Sykes & Associates Pty Ltd of Geelong, a new technology grant of $208,700 for specialised equipment to boost productivity and competitiveness.

Minister for Manufacturing David Hodgett congratulated Aerosonde Pty Ltd for delivering its 400th Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) in an official ceremony at the company’s Notting Hill headquarters today.

Minister for Manufacturing David Hodgett congratulated Dandenong bus builder Volgren Australia as it officially handed over the first of 38 new buses to the Ventura Bus Group yesterday.

The official opening of the $195 million redevelopment of Qenos in Melbourne’s west will secure hundreds of jobs and reinforce Victoria’s reputation as a leading manufacturing state, Premier Denis Napthine said today.

Minister for Manufacturing David Hodgett today visited Australian-owned automotive components manufacturer Diver Consolidated Industries (DCI) to offer congratulations on their investment in a major upgrade of their Reservoir production plant.

Minister for Manufacturing, Exports and Trade, Richard Dalla-Riva has toasted Victorian lamb producers for their key role in the official launch of the Victorian Government Super Trade Mission to India in Mumbai last night.

Victoria’s arts and design links with India have been significantly strengthened with the announcement of a new partnership between the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) and India’s National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA).

The Victorian Coalition Government will contribute $2 million towards Mars Australia’s new $52 million expansion in Ballarat.

The Victorian Coalition Government has secured the Australian International Airshow at Avalon Airport until 2025, Aviation Minister Gordon Rich-Phillips announced today.

Premier Ted Baillieu and Minister for Manufacturing Richard Dalla-Riva today joined Australian-New Zealand President of Kraft Foods Rebecca Dee Bradbury to officially open stage one of Kraft Foods Asia Pacific Confectionery Centre of Excellence.

Today’s official launch of Toyota’s state-of-the-art $330 million Global Engine Line in Altona represents a significant boost for Victoria’s automotive industry and new exports.

Minister for Manufacturing, Exports and Trade Richard Dalla-Riva today announced the Coalition had supported Derrimut located photo printing manufacturer Vistaprint in a major new investment which will create up to 62 new jobs.

Ten Australian automotive suppliers will expand their product and customer range as a result of grants totalling $6.5 million under the joint Federal, Victorian and South Australian Government $30 million Automotive New Markets Program (ANMP).

The Victorian Coalition Government has reaffirmed its support for Bendigo-based military vehicle maker Thales Australia in its bid to supply the Australian Defence Force’s next generation of protected light vehicles.

Minister for Manufacturing Richard Dalla-Riva today announced that the Victorian Coalition Government has provided $5.85 million to establish the Victorian Centre for Sustainable Chemical Manufacturing (VCSCM). The centre is a $24.9 million collaboration between government, research and industry.

Minister for Manufacturing, Exports and Trade Richard Dalla-Riva visited Relay Monitoring Systems in Mulgrave today to announce that 19 local manufacturers would share in $3.4 million to invest in new technology and equipment designed to boost productivity and global competitiveness.

Minister for Manufacturing, Exports and Trade Richard Dalla-Riva today congratulated the Warrnambool Cheese & Butter Factory for being named the Victorian Exporter of the Year and Regional Exporter of the Year at the Governor of Victoria Export Awards.

The hull of what will be the largest warship ever operated by the Royal Australian Navy – the next HMAS Canberra – arrived today in Port Phillip Bay on its way to Williamstown for further construction.