Manufacturing in the Swan Hill Region
The Swan Hill Region has a very vibrant manufacturing industry. Whether it’s metal fabrication making farm machinery, marine and transport equipment; fibre reinforced plastic, polystyrene or polyethylene manufacturing processes; horticulture or meat processing the region has a strong base in manufacturing.
Recent expansion of these manufacturing developments prove this is an ideal location with the appropriate infrastructure for further manufacturing development. These businesses have seen strong growth in recent years and many have either commenced exporting or are planning to export.
Location
Ideally located within the economic heartland of south-east Australia, the region has easy access to Australia’s major capital cities and seaports, which is essential for the receiving and distribution of product.
Its central location in the heart of the rich Murray Valley is another advantage, as this is one of Australia’s most diverse and productive rural areas. As a result, a variety of fresh produce is within easy reach and the producers of this product also have a variety of needs that need to be serviced.
The city of Swan Hill acts as the major regional centre for manufacturing firms in the region. Significant investment has been undertaken in the city over recent years, further enhancing Swan Hill’s status as a prominent and growing regional centre. This growth will ensure services continue to be available close at hand for manufacturing businesses and that there are suitable services and facilities to attract employees.
Manufacturing Opportunities
Processing prospects in the region are perceived to be best for the following products:
- Wine
- Vegetables
- Stone fruit
- Grains and Legumes
- Olive
- Pistachios
- Cereal by-products
- Lucence and oaten hay
- Almonds
- Meat
- Dried Fruit
Existing Manufacturing Businesses
The following manufacturing businesses currently operate within the region:
- Eyles Engineering – General/marine engineering
- Visy Board – Cardboard box manufacture
- Larnec Doors and Systems – door manufacturing
- Swan Hill Abattoirs – Meat processing
- Ultrastak Australia – Polystyrene box (fruit, vegetables & fish) and brick manufacture
- Grizzly Engineering – Agriculture equipment manufacture
- Polymaster – Polyethylene product manufacture (rotational moulders)
- Nutri-Green Pty Ltd – Health food manufacture
- Pumpa Engineering – Semi-trailer manufacture
- Hunter Marine and Engineering – Boat manufacture
- Tankworld – Fibre reinforced plastic manufacture
- Andrew Peace Wines – Winery
- Bullers Winery – Winery
- Select Harvests – Almond processing
- Swan Hill T&I – Agricultural equipment manufacture
- Boundary Bend Estate – Olive processing
- Olive Grove – Olive processing
For further information on manufacturing in the Swan Hill Region contact:
Economic Development Unit
Swan Hill Region Information Centre
Cnr McCrae & Curlewis Streets
Swan Hill VIC 3585
Monday – Friday 9am – 5.30pm
Saturday & Sunday 9am – 5pm
Telephone: +61 3 5032 3033
Facsimile: +61 3 5032 3032
Freecall (in Australia): 1800 625 373
Email: ecodev@swanhill.vic.gov.au
