The NSW Government is hosting 17 high ranking international trade delegates as part of a three-day tour of the Hunter region, which kicked off today.
The Hunter region is showcasing its leading advanced manufacturing and clean economy technologies businesses for the visitors to experience first-hand the trade opportunities available.
The Government has invited delegates from Canada, China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Denmark, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom to tour prominent businesses and industrial sites.
“The Hunter Region is a hub of opportunity, offering enormous potential across established and emerging industries like advanced manufacturing that can be showcased to global investors,” said Minister for Regional NSW, Tara Moriarty.
“This Trade Mission is an excellent opportunity for us to roll out the welcome mat and let our local industry show off their and investment opportunities.
“Experiencing the Hunter Region firsthand offers a deep appreciation of its economic potential. It’s exciting to see the Consuls-General engaging directly with the region’s innovators and industries, gaining valuable insight that simply can’t be captured from afar.
“This Trade Mission is shining a spotlight on regional NSW, connecting global investors with local innovation to unlock new opportunities, boost job creation, and accelerate economic growth across our communities,” she said.
The Trade Mission will be introduced to leading industries and emerging innovative businesses including:
- Australia’s first hardware accelerator and industry prototyping lab, The Melt who are leading the way for clean technology and advanced manufacturing in the Hunter;
- Recyclable solar innovator, Kardinia Energy who have developed silicon free printed solar panels that were used for British rock band Coldplay’s world tour;
- Cutting edge technology and pioneering micro-emulsion flow batteries at Allegro Energy;
- Visit regional leaders at the AGL Hunter Energy Hub and BHP Mt Arthur on regional transition planning and reskilling.
The region is also home to a range of advanced manufacturing capabilities, including med-tech, energy as well as heavy engineering and is supported by a skilled workforce and strong industry-academic collaboration such as the Newcastle Institute for Energy & Resources.
Delegates will also immerse themselves in the unique offerings of the Murrook Cultural Centre and will engage with two of the region’s leading Aboriginal businesses, Blackrock Industries and Native Botanical Brewery.
“Inbound trade missions like this are about unlocking new partnerships, delivering on the NSW Trade and Investment Strategy, and showcasing the Hunter’s world-class capabilities,” said Minister for Industry and Trade, Anoulack Chanthivong.
“The Minns Labor Government has worked hard to strengthen our international partnerships and build a platform for greater investment in NSW, which is all part of our plan support local businesses and local jobs, while helping boost productivity.
“The Hunter is proving that regional NSW can be a global leader in clean energy and advanced manufacturing. This Trade Mission is about connecting that potential with international markets ready to invest in sustainable innovation.”
