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The Central Coast Supply Chain and Logistics Forum held their quarterly meeting at the premises of high-tech manufacturer, 4id Solutions at Wyong in early November, the second since returning following the covid pandemic. In a world where precision, efficiency, and following the rules are super important, the event  showcased game-changing contactless technologies like RFID, sensors, Bluetooth Low Energy, and Morse Long Range Communication. Innovations that help companies tackle tricky ...

  The NSW Modern Manufacturing Commissioner, Lisa Emerson MSc made her second visit to the Central Coast this year addressing 52 senior executives representing local manufacturers, government, and the education and training sectors at a breakfast seminar at Mingara Club in mid-October. Ms Emerson said manufacturing was a key economic driver for the region. She shared her perspective on challenges and opportunities for Australian manufacturers and her view that greater connectedness and...

Chamberlain Australia is expanding its operations into a brand-new purpose-built facility of 19,000sqm at Somersby, representing an investment of $28 million. Chamberlain have been manufacturing in Australia for over 100 years and over 30 years on the Central Coast at West Gosford. The new facility will combine four sites into one and will house Chamberlain’s manufacturing, national warehouse and international engineering team. The facility is being developed by Space Urban, one of t...

The NSW Modern Manufacturing Commissioner, Lisa Emerson visited manufacturers on the Central Coast in late March hosted by Central Coast Industry Connect (CCIC). Ms Emerson was welcomed to the Central Coast by CCIC Chair Ian Hemphill and CCIC Executive Director Frank Sammut who provided her with an overview of the manufacturing industry across the region along with the activities of CCIC and highlighting the importance of manufacturing to the region’s economy. The group visited facili...

Central Coast Industry Connect (CCIC) has announced the appointment of Bill Heague to the CCIC Board. Mr Heague is General Manager of Mars Food Australia which manufactures some of Australia’s favourite brands such as MasterFoods, Dolmio & Ben’s Original at its Berkeley Vale facility. Prior to taking this role, he was the General Manager of the Mars business in Ireland and prior to that in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. “I am pleased that Bill has joined our o...