NSW is Australia’s biggest manufacturing state
Manufacturers choose NSW for its lifestyle, supportive business environment, skilled workforce and extensive infrastructure. This results in high-value products of interest to customers globally.
There are over 29,000 manufacturers in NSW (including sole traders).
Manufacturers in NSW employ more than 288,000 people.
Manufacturers generate around $135.6 billion annually.
Exporting around $18.2 billion worth of goods each year.
Focus sub sector
Leading research and development, diverse climates and a fast-growing manufacturing industry create safe, high-quality food and beverages, and unparalleled investment opportunities.
Working with business to promote growth
NSW offers capability across high-tech design and development, innovative research, product customisation, client support and repair.
About half of NSW's manufacture exports are advanced, technologically produced goods, with particular strengths in defence and aerospace, health and life sciences, and agrifood.
Targeted support is available through:
- skills and workforce development facilitated through Training Services NSWExternal Link
- industry advocacy
- business programs and incentives
- innovation, research and development.
We're also helping to attract and train our future manufacturing workforce with further programs and support to learn digital skills, encourage collaboration with industry across regional and metropolitan NSW and support students to take up STEM careers.
Get free, personalised help for your business or workforce.
Industry Capability Network NSW (ICN)
ICN helps bring suppliers and project owners together by giving them access to the powerful Gateway database. Government and private project owners list their projects on Gateway while potential suppliers search for work using the database.
ICN also has an extensive network of industry consultants. They actively work with project owners and suppliers to build the right procurement partnerships.
You can register your company on ICN Gateway for free.
Make Opportunities Happen
Watch the ‘Proudly made in NSW’ video on the developments in our NSW infrastructure advancing the local manufacturing ecosystem.
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Key initiatives
NSW is known as a fast adopter of technology, and we are reinforcing this reputation with the NSW 20-Year R&D Roadmap.
The 20-Year R&D RoadmapExternal Link is a long-term vision for advancing technologies, products and services for priority sectors including manufacturing. This will complement the $1 billion our manufacturers already spend on research and development each year.
Additionally, we are building world-class infrastructure to support the sector’s future success, including:
Bradfield Development Authority (BDA)
The Bradfield Development Authority (BDAExternal Link) is building a stronger future for Western Sydney by delivering Bradfield City Centre and attracting investment to the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.
BDA work with all levels of government, industry, and the community to realise the once-in-a-generation opportunities the new 24/7 Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport and the surrounding Western Sydney Aerotropolis precinct.
The Authority is leading the development of one of the country’s most ambitious and exciting projects – Bradfield City Centre, located in the heart of the Aerotropolis.
BDA also focus on investment attraction and driving economic opportunities for the benefit of the Aerotropolis and the wider region.
The Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility (AMRFExternal Link), soon to open its first facility in Bradfield City Centre, will support local manufacturers and new industries of the future.
Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility (AMRF)
The Advanced Manufacturing Research FacilityExternal Link (AMRF) aims to foster a combined community of industry, research, and education. It will be the first of its kind in Australia, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and staffed by leading experts. The facility’s mission is to build an advanced manufacturing ecosystem by accelerating the adoption of enabling technologies. It focuses on helping businesses improve:
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- Precision: Achieving higher precision results with fewer in-process adjustments, ultimately enhancing the finished product.
- Productivity: Increasing manufacturing productivity, which leads to better-paying jobs and contributes to a higher standard of living.
- Reliability: Understanding and predicting process limitations in manufacturing processes to build a dependable reputation.
- Connectivity: Leveraging real-time manufacturing data for competitive advantage and total process control.
Viral Vector Manufacturing Facility
The Viral Vector Manufacturing FacilityExternal Link is an Australian-first viral vector manufacturing facility located in the Westmead precinct. It is set to revolutionise treatment options for patients with genetic diseases, cancers, and viral infections by enabling gene therapies to be trialled and delivered sooner.
It positions NSW and Australia as leaders in health research and innovation, fostering collaboration with industry partners. The NSW Government established Vector Westmead to operate this world-leading facility, emphasising its commitment to cutting-edge medical research and modern manufacturing. It is an Australian-first commercial-scale viral vector manufacturing hub.
The NSW Government is actively seeking partners to co-invest in this facility, leveraging the state’s expertise in cell and gene therapy. This collaborative approach aims to accelerate global therapeutic advancements in healthcare.
Supporting your move to NSW
Investment NSW can connect you with a range of services and incentives available to businesses looking to grow.
Investment NSW offers bespoke services to businesses looking to build a presence within NSW.
The team at Investment NSW provides tailored advice on grants, rebates, programs and other incentives your business may be eligible for.
Whether you need a high-tech lab, an advanced manufacturing facility connected to a university or a greenfield site in regional NSW, we can assist.
We can work with you to establish a presence in a precinct or collaboration area suited to your needs.
We provide services to help you find the right accommodation:
- determining the type of accommodation to best meet your businesses requirements
- advice and support regarding opportunities available on Government land (both long and short term)
- support navigating the planning process
We can provide tailored information and data, including local market insights, on our focus areas.
We can introduce you to stakeholders who can support your growth objectives. This may include connecting you to:
- corporate partners
- business chambers
- industry associations
- technology precincts
- research institutes
- government agencies
We offer curated introductions to help you identify local partners, distributors, industry stakeholders and service providers.
Once you have established here, a wide range of services and programs are available to use NSW as a springboard into Asia. We can help you identify opportunities to expand in the region.
Our Business & Skilled Migration Program actively supports the growth of New South Wales’s key industries, including tech, health, education, and advanced manufacturing. We attract a diverse range of skills and capabilities and nominate high-potential candidates to live and work in NSW.
These efforts fuel the expansion of businesses across the state, offering valuable opportunities for organisations looking to invest in NSW.
For more information about the Business & Skilled Migration Program, please visit our websiteExternal Link.
Events
- Australian Manufacturing Week showcased the latest innovations, technologies and equipment in the advanced manufacturing sector. The event was held on 17-19 April 2024 at the International Convention Centre Sydney.
- The National Manufacturing SummitExternal Link examined the practical aspects of manufacturing within the renewable energy sector, highlighting the essential components that will drive Australia's transition to a sustainable future. The Summit was held in Brisbane on 31 July - 1 August 2024.
- Women in Manufacturing SummitExternal Link - Melbourne, Australia: 20-22 August 2024
- International Manufacturing Tech ShowExternal Link - Chicago, USA: 9-14 September 2024
- Land Forces 2024 - Melbourne, Australia: 11-13 September 2024
- FormnextExternal Link - Frankfurt, Germany: 19-22 November 2024
How we help
Investment NSW provides businesses with free:
- market intelligence
- advice on NSW Government programs and approval processes
- connections with government and local business contacts
- support for business case development
- identification of investment locations and potential partners
- facilitation of familiarisation visits.
Contact Investment NSW for free, personalised support to grow your business in NSW.
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