- Sunshine Coast caravan manufacturer, ZoneRV has expanded production with $1.16 million MiQ grant
- Manufacturer bought largest 3D printer in Australia and created 99 jobs
- Success celebrated during Manufacturing Month
- MiQ Round 6 opening next month
During Queensland Manufacturing Month, Manufacturing Minister Glenn Butcher paid a visit to Sunshine Coast caravan manufacturer ZoneRV, which is celebrating strong growth after receiving a Made in Queensland grant of $1.16 million.
The grant was awarded in 2021, as part of Made in Queensland Round 4. The additional capability has allowed the business to expand capacity and create 99 new jobs to meet customer demand.
ZoneRV purchased the largest 3D printer in Australia that prints components of the caravan structure, among other things. They also bought a 3D scanner, a 5-axis CNC machining and spraying system, a fibreglass cutting machine and a 50mW laser template projector.
The company created 99 jobs, with the business growing to 231 at the completion of the grant period.
Applications for Made in Queensland Round 6 will open in October, with the guidelines published on the department’s website at the end of the month.
The Made in Queensland program has created and retained over 5,400 jobs throughout the state and generated more than $100 million in private sector investment over the past five years.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing, Glenn Butcher:
“With a Made in Queensland grant, ZoneRV expanded their operations and created 99 secure jobs for locals. This is what Made in Queensland is all about.
“Made in Queensland gives manufacturers the practical and financial support they need to grow their business and create more good jobs.
“Queensland Manufacturing Month is about highlighting the fantastic local industry we have in our state, an industry that employs 180,000 Queenslanders.
“ZoneRV is also part of the Inside Advanced Manufacturing showcase event. This two-week event brings other manufacturers inside the factory to share how advanced manufacturing can modernise and streamline production. It’s such a fantastic event, now in its fourth year and getting bigger every time.”
Quotes attributable to ZoneRV Director, David Biggar:
“This Made in Queensland grant was a great help to the business. We were able to really take the big leaps forward that we wanted to do, thanks to the funding support we received from the Queensland Government.
“We really enjoy being part of Inside Advanced Manufacturing, also. It’s building connections with our peers and working collaboratively with other manufacturers to help the entire sector thrive. It’s great to be part of something like this.”
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