CRESTMEAD-based manufacturer Oxworks has been awarded $1.5 million through the Queensland government's Made in Queensland program.
Manufacturing Minister Cameron Dick visited the facility on Friday and said the funding would enable Oxworks to hire more than 100 high-skilled workers.
“This investment will allow Oxworks to purchase a Honeycomb Automated Storage and Retrieval System to optimise efficiency and up-skill their workforce," he said.
“The Honeycomb system, and an improved facility layout, will see the creation of an estimated 102 high-skilled jobs – increasing business productivity by freeing up valuable floor space.
“The new automated system will take Oxworks to the next level in its advanced manufacturing journey, and the project complements the company’s expansion to a new manufacturing facility.”
Oxworks Managing Director Glenn Hosking said there were exciting opportunities ahead of the company.
“This funding will help us to transform the entire supply chain by adopting the traits of advanced manufacturing to enhance productivity and capacity, expand our product range, improve profitability, and build on our export capabilities,” he said.
The Queensland government spent $18.2 million on round one of Made in Queensland which created 532 jobs.
Mr Dick said Queensland's manufacturing sector added $20 billion to the economy annually and employed more than 181,000 people.
"A strong manufacturing sector means more Queensland jobs, and more jobs means a stronger Queensland.”
Since January 2015, more than 186,000 jobs have been created in Queensland.
