Driving growth in Victoria’s Automotive Industry
Australia’s largest automotive remanufacturing company has opened a new $114 million, state-of-the-art facility in Melbourne’s southeast, delivering a boost to the state’s automotive supply chain businesses.
Walkinshaw Group's new headquarters and expanded manufacturing facility in Dandenong South will create 155 new jobs in:
- production
- engineering
- administration.
Walkinshaw Group specialises in vehicle enhancements and left-hand drive to right-hand drive conversions for global brands including:
The new 100,000-square-metre site is equal to 5 MCGs. It brings together operations from 3 existing sites and will manufacture more than 10,000 units each year for the Australian market.
As one of the 5 largest manufacturing facilities in the country, it includes Australia’s most advanced automotive engineering centre and more than 4 production lines. The site will also feature a renewable solar energy system to support future projects.
Victoria is home to a number of renowned automotive manufacturers, including:
- Australia’s largest manufacturer of 4-wheel-drive accessories ARB
- car enhancement manufacturer Premcar
- seatbelt manufacturer APV.
Victoria’s broader automotive industry – ranging from parts and component makers to dealerships and servicing –employs more than 50,000 people in our state.
Learn more about Walkinshaw Group on their website.