Cairns company set to grow local supply chains with IPP support

• Expansion of Cairns engineering business under way thanks to the Miles Government’s Industry Partnership Program
• The $2.9 million project will include the refurbishment of two metal manufacturing and fabrication workshops, complete with new laser cutting equipment
• 33 new jobs in the pipeline, with additional jobs to be created throughout the supply chain
• $415.5 million flagship program growing industries and jobs in regional Queensland

The expansion of a Cairns engineering business servicing industries across Northern Australia will deliver a jobs boost to Far North Queensland while bolstering manufacturing supply chains.

With funding from the Queensland Government’s Industry Partnership Program (IPP), Cashcor Engineering will be home to two revamped metal manufacturing and fabrication workshops.

The project will create 33 jobs and unlock opportunities for the Cairns-based company to grow its supply chains in defence and marine industries.

New specialist metal fabrication equipment will improve product precision and speed of delivery to its customers, with new staff offices and amenities also being built on-site.

The expansion will continue to diversify the region’s economy and position local businesses to benefit from Queensland and Australian Government initiatives such as the Cairns Marine Precinct - Common User Facility.

The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2024. Cashcor Engineering anticipates 33 new jobs will be created over the coming decade.

Founded more than 40 years ago, the company provides niche metal manufacturing and engineering services to bolster local content in industries and supply chains in Far North Queensland and across into the Northern Territory.  

The IPP is focused on growing Queensland’s priority industries, strengthening local supply chains, encouraging collaboration between government and industry and leveraging private sector investment.

Quotes attributable to Minister for State Development and Infrastructure Grace Grace:

“The expansion of Cashcor Engineering’s business is a win for the local economy and the people of Far North Queensland.

“Companies like this one will provide the vital services to grow and strengthen industry supply chains, including in our growing marine and defence industries.

“Importantly, it means more good, local jobs for Far North Queenslanders.

“Cashcor’s expansion will build on the pipeline of fantastic projects taking shape with IPP support.

“Our $415.5 million program is supporting projects right across the state that create economic opportunities, local jobs, address industry supply chain gaps and build strengths across industries.

“This government is focused on seizing opportunities to support projects in emerging industries that will strengthen our state’s economic future.”

Quotes attributable to Brett Cahill, Managing Director Elite Engineering Services Pty Ltd (trading as Cashcor Engineering):

“The IPP Grant will provide a significant boost for Cashcor Engineering and our manufacturing capabilities.

“It will enable us to transition into a much-needed larger premises, which is located near the Cairns Marine Precinct Common User Facility site.

“Our new purpose-built workshops will allow us to increase our employee numbers significantly to allow us to keep up with the increased demand.

“Cashcor Engineering has serviced the North Queensland market for over 40 years in the areas of defence, mining, marine and general engineering.

“The IPP grant will now allow us to purchase new state of the art manufacturing machinery to help service these growing markets.”

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Media contact – Martin Phillip – 0407 675 008