Cairns steel fabricator business secures $720k manufacturing grant

CSF Enterprises, a steel manufacturer situated in Cairns, is ready for huge development following the endorsement of a $720,000 fabricating award from the Queensland Government.

The award will work with the obtaining of Shotblaster equipment, empowering the development of assembling capacities and the production of up to 15 new jobs over the following five years.

With the new gear, CSF Industries expects a 67 percent decrease in impacting times, subsequently smoothing out production processes and opportunities to reward the market sector, including the shipbuilding sector.

This efficiency boost is projected to catalyse the making of up to 15 new jobs over the following five years, infusing imperativeness into the landscape business scene.

As per the government, the Made in Queensland initiative has emerged as a guide of help for Queensland businesses, with over 100 enterprises profiting from its arrangements across five rounds. This program has been instrumental in encouraging the creation and food of north of 6,000 jobs statewide, highlighting its pivotal job in driving economic growth and resilience.

Manufacturing Minister Glenn Butcher, during his visit to CSF Industries, lauded the company’s example of overcoming adversity as a demonstration of the government’s unwavering commitment to the industry.

He emphasised that initiatives like the Made in Queensland program not only empower local businesses as well as animate private sector areas’ investment.

“I congratulate CSF Industries on its home-grown success and look forward to coming back to see the equipment in place and delivering on the promise of growth,” Butcher said.

Cairns MP, Michael Healy, underscored the Queensland government’s obligation to cultivate secure employment opportunities, highlighting the extraordinary effect of awards like these on local manufacturers in Far North Queensland.

“With the assistance of our Government, CSF will be able to expand its business to new markets, such as the shipbuilding sector,” Healy said.

Additionally, Healy focused on that past the production of new jobs, this growth drive will defend 129 full-time identical positions and give preparation and upskilling potential opportunities to six staff members over the following five years.

Meanwhile, CSF Businesses Director Sean Adams highlighted the company’s dedication to working keenly through automation and innovation.

“We are setting our sights on new horizons, targeting a new industry for our high-quality steel fabrication products,” Adams said.