Manufacturing Queensland

𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐮𝐛 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐭 – 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Next up in our spotlight on Queensland’s Manufacturing Hubs…

Gladstone is known for its port, coastline and gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef…but it’s also home to some of Queensland’s most diverse manufacturing. From aluminium and LNG to emerging advanced manufacturing like high purity alumina and sapphire glass, the region is powering both established and future industries.

Our Queensland Manufacturing Hub in Gladstone is right at the centre – supporting local manufacturers in the Gladstone region and Banana Shire to innovate, grow and connect talent to the future of industry.

Connect with your local manufacturing hub to see what support is available near you: https://www.nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au/contact-us -hubs

🔙 Flashback Friday: South Brisbane, circa 1895.

A room full of skilled women helping power early manufacturing in a Sinclair & Company dressmaking workroom.

More than a century later, women are still at the heart of the industry – leading, innovating and redefining what manufacturing looks like in Queensland.

Join us in Ipswich to celebrate women in manufacturing and the important role they play in shaping the future of the industry.

The Ipswich Women in Manufacturing Breakfast will bring together manufacturers, students and industry leaders for an engaging morning of discussion, networking and shared insights.

Attendees will hear from a diverse panel of industry leaders and change champions and connect with peers and future workforce representatives passionate about the sector.

This event is an opportunity to support and empower greater diversity in manufacturing while exploring the opportunities and innovation shaping Queensland’s manufacturing future.

👉 Find out more and register online: https://www.nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au/events

If the Queensland Government had a group chat, Manufacturing Queensland would be the one turning “we should do this” into “done.”

Enter our mates 👇

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:

By helping regulate critical minerals, coal, petroleum, gas and extractive resources, Mining Queensland keeps the materials flowing that manufacturers turn into the things Queensland (and the world) actually uses. Resources in → products out.

From managing state land and vegetation to surveying, stock routes and natural resource science, Land Queensland sets the foundations. Their work helps create the spaces, certainty and data that let manufacturing build, grow and innovate across the state.

𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐝:

Queensland Health keeps us healthy, and manufacturing makes the equipment, products and technologies they rely on every day.

Queensland Department of Education sparked the curiosity – manufacturing turned “why does this do that?” into careers and innovation.

Transport and Main Roads Queensland plans, manages and delivers Queensland’s integrated transport network – manufacturing helps make the vehicles, materials and systems to keep people and goods moving across road, rail, air and sea.

Trade and Investment Queensland is always hyping products overseas. Big “You HAVE to try this” energy.

TAFE Queensland delivers practical, industry‑relevant training – building the hands‑on workforce manufacturing relies on now and into the future.

Queensland Agriculture grows it, catches it, harvests it – manufacturing transforms it into trusted, value‑added food and fibre products.

Skills for Queensland builds the skills and pathways – manufacturing puts that capability to work, creating jobs and export opportunities.

Manufacturing isn’t just factories and hard hats. It’s food, medical products, boats, uniforms, batteries, robotics, furniture and everything in between.

Queensland Government said “assembled with teamwork.”

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Our Integrated Manufacturing Systems Masterclass is returning in June, with both an in-person workshop in Moreton Bay and an online session available to manufacturers across Queensland.

This two-hour masterclass with Glen Fry is designed to help Queensland manufacturers streamline operations, improve efficiency and get more value from their digital and business systems.

Designed for engineers, operations leaders, production managers and anyone driving digital transformation in manufacturing, the masterclass will explore:
• Integrating business and manufacturing systems for smarter operations
• Tools to improve productivity and data visibility
• Practical ways to enhance workflow efficiency
• Real-world insights from manufacturing systems experts

👉 Find out more and secure your spot today: https://www.nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au/events

Manufacturers in Mackay, Townsville and Bundaberg are invited to register for the Queensland Government Supplier Readiness and Profile Improvement Workshop, designed to help local manufacturers position themselves for upcoming supply opportunities.

This interactive session, delivered by the Queensland Manufacturing Hubs and facilitated by Capability Network - Queensland (ICN QLD), provides manufacturers with practical guidance on how to strengthen your Gateway by ICN profile and clearly showcase your business capabilities.

You’ll gain valuable insights into procurement processes, EOI readiness, how buyers engage with suppliers, and the support available to help you compete for opportunities across Queensland and nationally.

Build your supplier readiness and make sure your business is visible when opportunities arise.

Find out more and register online: https://www.nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au/events

Join the Mackay-based Queensland Manufacturing Hub for a networking breakfast event with local manufacturers and industry stakeholders from the Greater Whitsunday region.

Make connections with your industry peers over breakfast and coffee, hear about upcoming Queensland Manufacturing Hub initiatives and programs, and gain insights into industry trends and regional opportunities from guest speakers.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about the support, connections and programs available from your local Hub to help grow and strengthen your manufacturing business.

👉 Find out more and register online: https://www.nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au/events

Join the Gold Coast-based Queensland Manufacturing Hub and the The University of Queensland (UQ) for an insightful breakfast event focused on unlocking innovation in your manufacturing business.

The session will feature Professor Sarel Gronum from UQ Business School, sharing practical strategies to help manufacturers boost productivity, strengthen competitiveness and explore new opportunities for growth.

This is a valuable opportunity for manufacturing business owners and leaders to connect with industry peers, hear fresh perspectives on innovation, and gain insights tailored to the manufacturing sector.

👉 Find out more and register online: https://www.nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au/events