Local MP and NSW minister for industry and trade Anoulack Chanthivong has opened Daikin Australia’s second advanced manufacturing facility in South Western Sydney, welcoming their contribution to Western Sydney’s industry growth and skilled employment opportunities.
Mr Chanthivong, pictured above, joined Daikin Australia managing director Hidekai Furihata and the consul-general of Japan in Sydney Osamu Yamanaka, to lead to the ribbon-cutting ceremony last week.
“The Minns Labor Government welcomes the opening of Daikin’s second factory in Australia,’’ Mr Chanthivong said.
“This is an exciting moment for South West Sydney to show off its credentials as a hub for global investment in advanced manufacturing.
“NSW is open for business, and partnerships like this take the government’s efforts to build a more innovative, dynamic and sustainable economy to the next level.
“These opportunities for skills development, sovereign capabilities and industry growth are key examples of the NSW Industry Policy, NSW Innovation Blueprint and NSW Trade and Investment Strategy in action,” Mr Chanthivong said.
This event marked the culmination of the NSW Government’s $2.6 million investment to support Daikin’s manufacturing and research and development expansion.
This investment is expected to grow Daikin’s net production value by around $50 million in NSW, as well as create a range of manufacturing jobs as Daikin continues producing vital technology for air conditioning, heating, cooling and other temperature regulation.
This expansion also delivers on the NSW Industry Policy’s objective of increasing local manufacturing, as well as fostering a dynamic economy driven by innovation, productivity and robust supply chains.
Neighbouring Daikin’s first Australian office also in Chipping Norton, this new site strengthens NSW sovereign capability and represents an important step forward in cementing Western Sydney as a globally competitive location for advanced manufacturing.
The new facility expands Daikin’s production capacity, supports ongoing research and development, and introduces improved manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and product output.
NSW is already home to almost one third of Australia’s manufacturing activity. Situated on 7,500 square metres of Daikin’s head office site, this factory represents a cumulative $28.6 million boost to its growth in this sector.
As a world-leading manufacturer of air conditioning and climate control solutions, Daikin’s sustained investment in Australia represents an important opportunity to strengthen connections between Japan and NSW, drive growth, and diversify export products and markets in line with the NSW Trade and Investment Strategy 2035.
Daikin Australia Managing Director Hideaki Furihata said Western Sydney was fast becoming a hub for innovation.