Dandenong attracts global manufacturers with enhanced aluminium casting operations

Many internationally acknowledged brands like skincare provider BWX, Nissan Casting Australia, and 3D manufacturer Spee3D are transferring their operations to Dandenong, a suburb in Victoria, Australia.  Dandenong is situated at a distance of 35 km toward the south-eastern zone of Melbourne’s CBD and is gradually emerging as a hub for smooth production with a wide open array for investments and well-trained professionals.

Nissan Casting Australia, as the name suggests, produces automotive components and has invested US$15.5 million to upgrade the Dandenong South facility that yields die-cast components utilised in Nissan’s electric vehicles circulated globally.

The Victorian Government has opened its arms to support industrial development, and high-tech manufacturers have already generated a total investment plan of US$150 million to constitute the region, extending the opportunity for 230 open job positions for local people.

The minister for Industry Support and Recovery, Ben Carroll, commented: “We support advanced manufacturers in Dandenong and around the state so they can expand and create secure jobs for Victorians.”

“Dandenong is a success story of innovation and good investment – and we will continue to back the region so it can fulfil its cement itself as one of the key advanced manufacturing precincts in Australia,” he added with pride.

Gabrielle Williams, a member of the Dandenong group, illustrated: “Advanced manufacturing is going from strength to strength in Dandenong, and we’re backing the area to cement its place as a nation-leading hub for high-skill jobs and investment.”

Dandenong converts a series of advanced materials, including aluminium, into downstream components used by end-user manufacturers from the space, defence, aerospace, medical and mobility sector.  It boasts 1,400 manufacturing organisations and over 21,000 working heads registered against the company.

There is a requirement for highly educated professionals in the region from the engineering, mechatronics, electrical and digital genres who can responsibly take up production and technical roles.

The Victorian economy earns almost US$30 billion annually, amounting to 27 per cent of the nation’s net manufacturing output.

Other essential programmes like the US$ 2 billion Breakthrough Victoria Fund and the US$40 million Victorian Industry Investment Fund are aiding the local manufacturers to develop, grow and welcome more job opportunities.