2023 – a year in review by Geoff Reardon, ICN NSW’s Regional Manager – Murray Riverina

The Murray Riverina region saw some exciting developments this year, including locals suppliers being identified for the Defence Estate Riverina Redevelopment Program and Martinus clinching the Albury to Parkes inland rail project. Geoff Reardon, our Regional Manager, has reflected on the year, looking at the new projects, challenges faced in the region and the connections … Continued

Building connections for a stronger future

The material processing specialists at SMETEC Services in the Shoalhaven maintain an ongoing relationship with ICN NSW as part of their networking and growth plans.   When you operate a material processing business with a fairly niche client base, building connections with the right people is essential, but not always easy. This is the case … Continued

NSW Modern Manufacturing Pulse – October 2023

Welcome Welcome to the first edition of the NSW Modern Manufacturing Pulse Newsletter. Stay updated on manufacturing industry developments, upcoming events, and projects featured in ICN Gateway in our bi-monthly newsletter. Australia’s manufacturing sector is experiencing a resurgence driven by a renewed focus on sovereign capability and a preference for local suppliers who share our language, time zone, and … Continued

Walla Walla Solar Farm to generate power for decades

Walla Walla Solar Farm to generate power for decades  Thanks to a $100 million funding boost from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, the 300-megawatt Walla Walla Solar Farm is set to substantially increase the amount of clean energy available to consumers in NSW and Victoria.  ICN NSW is working with Gransolar Construction Australia on construction … Continued

Solar Farm construction to generate 400 jobs

With last year’s financing of the 425MWdc Wellington North Solar farm in NSW and the smaller Wunghnu solar farm in Victoria, Lightsource bp has become the largest solar developer and owner in Australia.  Gransolar started construction on both projects under early work agreements late in 2022 and is currently working with ICN to identify local … Continued

Landmark wastewater recycling plant set for western Sydney

Local suppliers around western Sydney have the chance to be involved in a landmark investment in wastewater treatment.  Sydney Water’s $1 billion Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre (AWRC) is set to become one of the most advanced wastewater recycling facilities in the southern hemisphere.     The project has received state and federal government environmental … Continued

An introduction to Australian Government procurement for suppliers

Procurement for Suppliers, lets figure it out! The session will be delivered by the Australian Government Department of Finance’s Future Made in Australia Office in collaboration with the NSW Procurement Specialists. If you are interested in understanding how to participate in Australian Government procurement and contracting opportunities, come along to this introductory session to find … Continued

Modern Manufacturing Expo

Modern Manufacturing Expo Wednesday 20 – Thursday 21 September 2023 Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park Advancing Australian Manufacturing The Modern Manufacturing Expo 2023 is designed to progress excellence and innovation in manufacturing. The Modern Manufacturing Expo will highlight the leading-edge products, equipment, technologies and software to help Australian Manufacturers to take advantage of new and … Continued

Hunter Defence Conference 2023

Bringing defence primes, NSW SMEs, senior politicians, academia, and the Department of Defence senior capability managers together. The Hunter Defence Conference attracts over 220 delegates and keynote speakers from the defence sector nationally. It is unique within regional Australia and key to promoting regional defence industry capability – presenting a strong and unified voice that … Continued

Flying high with Australian-based manufacturing

NSW-owned company Brumby Aircraft hit some turbulence during the pandemic but a clever pivot has led to exciting new opportunities. Before the pandemic hit, manufacturing goods from a factory in China made sense for many businesses, including Brumby Aircraft, which has its home base in Cowra near Sydney’s Blue Mountains. After developing an accredited aircraft … Continued

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