ManufacturingThe potential of the manufacturing industry in the Wheatbelt stems from it’s
location, being close to Perth, and to key areas of primary production. Well
developed transport links, the low cost of industrial land, and already
designated industrial precincts make it ideal for servicing the mining and
agricultural industries, while also being well placed to access metropolitan
markets.
Facts and Figures
- Wide variety of manufacturing operations including flour milling,
engineering and metal fabrication works, cabinet making and furniture
manufacture, mineral sands processing, brick making, abattoir activities,
fibreglass production, concrete products and production, seafood processing
- Manufacturing employs 4.8% of region’s workforce and in 2001 paid $47.1m in
wages.
- $154m turnover in 1999/00
| Manufacturing Locations (1998) |
| Business Type |
No. |
| Machinery & Equipment |
37 |
| Metal Product Manufacturing |
28 |
| Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
26 |
| Other Manufacturing |
16 |
| Wood & Paper Products |
12 |
| Printing, Publishing & Recorded Media |
11 |
| Non-Metallic Mineral Products |
10 |
| Petroleum, Coal, Chemical & Assoc. Products |
9 |
| Textile, Clothing, Footwear & Leather |
7 |
| Total |
156 |
Wheatbelt Advantages
- Proximity to major infrastructure including Perth International Airport,
ports and processing facilities.
- Proximity to mining centres to the East and the North
- Designated industrial precincts
- Low cost of land
- Proximity to primary producers
Opportunities
- Food processing
- Metal Fabrication
- Assembly yards for mining equipment
- Textile production
- Furniture making
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