GREATER DANDENONG: More jobs at local plant
Steve Dimopoulos (pictured), Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs, last week visited APT Asia Pacific’s Dandenong South facility, which has received a $10 million upgrade.
The expansion strengthens APT’s headquarters and manufacturing base with an extra 50 skilled workers.
It will now deliver more than 1000 hard court surfaces each year, supporting professional and community sports.
The expansion includes a new processing plant that will significantly increase the company’s manufacturing capability.
The investment also includes new technical equipment to keep workers safe while improving production.
APT manufactures everything from raw materials to finished surfaces under one roof, supplying clients across Australia and overseas.
Customers include local community sports organisations and global sporting bodies such as the:
• International Olympic Committee
• Australian Football League
• International Tennis Federation
• International Hockey Federation
• Australian Rugby League,
• FIFA,
• World Athletics,
• Cricket Australia.
“This is what economic growth looks like. Local businesses expanding, workers hired and Victorian-made products going out to the world,” Mr Dimopoulos said.
Dandenong MLA Gabrielle Williams said: “We continue to boost local manufacturing by supporting local companies to grow and create more jobs in our community.”
APT Asia Pacific General Manager Operations Michael Olsen said: “This expansion is a significant milestone for APT Asia Pacific. The investment allows us to grow our team, increase production capacity and continue delivering innovative, Australian-made sports surfacing products to projects across Australia and around the world.”