Manufacturing Queensland

🚀 WiMForge Leadership Program - Workshop 3: Building Productive Relationships On November 22nd, we hosted the third workshop of our WiMForge Leadership Series at the Townsville Manufacturing Hub, focusing on a key leadership skill: Building Productive Relationships. Facilitated by Sherren Edkins from Melius Solutions, this interactive session empowered participants with practical strategies to cultivate strong, collaborative connections at work and beyond. Through exercises, discussions, and case studies, attendees explored key relationship-building principles and refined their communication skills. The WiMForge Leadership Series continues to inspire and support women in leadership roles across North Queensland, fostering networking, skill-building, and personal growth. Learn more about Queensland’s Manufacturing Hubs and programs at https://lnkd.in/g_BHq4rM #Queensland #WomenInLeadership #WiMForge #LeadershipDevelopment #Empowerment #Networking

The countdown is on for 2025 and our Women in Manufacturing Brisbane Breakfast! ⚙️ From textiles, through to metal fabrication and craft brewing and artisan distilling, there are women working in every corner of Queensland’s manufacturing industry. And we can’t wait to celebrate them, and those kicking off their careers or considering one in the sector as part of International Women’s Day in March. If you don’t yet have your tickets, now is the time to get organised for the year ahead and book in. Event and booking details via https://bit.ly/4gi9Ici

Day 2 at the First Nations Chamber of Commerce and Industry Summit in Gladstone, and we’re feeling energised and inspired!   It’s been an incredible experience connecting with industry leaders. The team – Stephen Smith, Regional Director of Manufacturing (North Region), and Jodie Luce and Mick Elliott from the Gladstone Manufacturing Hub – have had impactful conversations, exploring best practices in meaningful participation and engagement for economic development, with a focus on decarbonisation and ensuring First Nations involvement in major projects.   Now in its second year, the Summit’s theme ‘The Art of Doing’ challenges us to reimagine what’s possible and turn those ideas into tangible actions — exactly what our business-minded community is all about.   We’re excited to continue working alongside First Nations businesses, driving innovation and creating real change together. 

The recent Advanced Manufacturing Future Skills Showcase Day held in Moreton Bay was a huge success! The Manufacturing South Hub team along with their wonderful delivery partners, Makers Empire, hosted over 130 attendees from 9 high schools to exhibit their 3D printed concept designs and explore manufacturing career opportunities. A big thank you to our industry judges, local manufacturers, and partners for their insightful displays and contributions. Special shout out to City of Moreton Bay and University of the Sunshine Coast (and their robot dog 🤖) for their amazing efforts. Learn more about Queensland’s Manufacturing Hubs and programs at https://lnkd.in/gDYJwv8v Advanced Manufacturing Queensland, Fibre King Pty Ltd, ELEXON ELECTRONICS, Impressu Print Group, Reid Print Technologies, TPS, Custom Lithium

Ready to take your business to the next level? 🌟   Get ready for a game-changing 2-day LEAN Manufacturing & Cultural Maturity Workshop by TXM Lean Solutions. This isn’t your typical workshop—expect hands-on learning, fresh insights, and lots of practical takeaways to level up your business operations!   What you’ll walk away with: ✅ Practical tips to boost productivity, improve quality, engage your team, and cut costs. ✅ Strategies to maximise change, growth, and ROI. ✅ A real-world simulation that brings LEAN to life!   📅 When: Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 December, 8am– 4pm 📍 Where: Apprentices and Trainees Queensland, 26 Beckinsale Street, Gladstone 💰 Cost: $100 each (includes meals) 🌐 RSVP by Monday 2 December: bit.ly/3V35898 Don’t miss out—this workshop could be the turning point for your business!

Manufacturing hands-on experience for North Rockhampton State High students! 10 talented students from North Rockhampton State High had hands-on experience this week diving into the world of manufacturing as part of the Rockhampton Manufacturing Hub Industry Emersion Program! 💼🔧   These future leaders were learning from the best as they explored Rockhampton manufacturing businesses Manuplex, DEPCO Drilling and All Industries Group. The students gained valuable skills, industry insights and real-world knowledge to inform and inspire their future manufacturing career opportunities. 💡🌟   With the support of the Manufacturing Hub team and local manufacturing businesses, students had the opportunity to learn on the job and make connections that will last a lifetime. This is just the beginning!   A huge thank you to our incredible local businesses for offering these opportunities and supporting our next generation of talent. 💪

Have you met our friendly Manufacturing Hub teams in Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Central Queensland and the Gold Coast regions? 👋 Our hub teams can provide you with a range of expert advice to help you grow your manufacturing business – including guidance about projects eligible for support through the Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program. Round 4 of the program is open with grants of up to $500,000 available for regional Queensland manufacturers. If you’re keen to complete a project that will improve your business productivity, workplace performance and use of advanced manufacturing processes and technologies, reach out to your local manufacturing hub to discuss your application. For more information about the grant program, visit our website: https://ow.ly/7XkP50U2Osb

More than 50 employees from Maryborough manufacturing businesses are working to complete a Certificate IV in Leadership and Management, supported by the fee-free TAFE program. The course kicked off last month and will continue over the next year, with participants receiving online training and coming together for a face-to-face workshop each month. Businesses involved include Baywood, Hyne Timber, Downer, Global Manufacturing Group, Allweld Manufacturing Pty Ltd, Moddex Group, Modsel and Agricon Products. We’re excited to see this local professional development opportunity designed for manufacturing industry staff come together through the efforts of TAFE Queensland, local manufacturers and our Manufacturing Hub staff!

These Mackay manufacturers have just wrapped a Lean Manufacturing workshop, learning key principles and practices that will help to make their businesses more efficient and productive! Our Manufacturing Hub team in Mackay hosted the two-day workshop led by TXM Lean Solutions. The workshops provide an excellent introduction to Lean Manufacturing principles. Our Mackay team has regularly hosted these workshops for local manufacturers over the past two years, with plans for more in 2025. Great to have Forge Engineering, D&T Hydraulics & Engineering Pty Ltd, Milek Engineering, Werner Engineering, Ausgroup Industrial Services (QLD) Pty Ltd, and Active Adrenalin along for the final 2024 workshop – we can’t wait to see how you implement workshop learnings into your businesses.

Did you know that making the switch to more energy saving measures on the factory floor can not only benefit production outcomes and the planet, but significantly reduce costs? 💡 Something as simple as replacing old lighting with LEDs has helped previous Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Grant recipients to: • reduced energy consumption by an average of more than 242 kwH per new light, annually. • and cut costs by an average of more than $66 per new light, annually. The Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Grant program could support you to purchase and install more energy efficient lighting, equipment or processes as part operations. Round 2 of the program is open for applications, with increased funding of between $7,500 and $50,000 available. Keen to know more and apply? Head to our website: https://lnkd.in/g-K4ru9X