Today’s launch of the first Collins Class submarine to undergo a new maintenance regime at ASC has underlined the shipbuilder’s standing as a world-class facility, for the construction of 12 new submarines, new frigates and patrol vessels. Defence Industries Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith said the roll-out of the HMAS Farncomb highlighted ASC’s progress in achieving an…
Five Barossa Valley wineries have been granted almost $140,000 in funding to help them market their premium wines to overseas clients. Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith said the Export Partnership Program is helping small to medium sized businesses take their products to international markets. “The Export Partnership Program is part of a targeted…
The State Government is taking its pitch for the Future Submarine Program to Japan, with a series of high-level meetings between senior Japanese Government officials this week. Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith said the South Australian delegation will also focus on strengthening trade and cultural ties. “I am looking forward to meeting Japan’s Ministry…
The South Australian-based bid to construct Australia’s new Pacific Patrol Boats could result in more than 500 jobs for local businesses involved in the supply chain. Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith said the project had the potential to create about 120 new and 400 indirect jobs. “This project would provide significant economic benefits to…
The State Government continues to support small-to-medium enterprises to prepare for major defence projects including construction of the nation’s future frigate and submarine fleets. At Port Adelaide-based shipbuilding and fabrication company MG Engineering today Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith said small businesses had a critical role to play. “MG Engineering built masts for the…
A western suburbs manufacturer will use a State Government grant to promote their coffee pods online, to boost exports to international markets. Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith said $49,800 from the Export Partnership Program will help PODiSTA develop an innovative e-commerce website tailored to different countries. “The Export Partnership Program is helping South…
Thebarton-based water management company Micromet is creating local jobs as international demand for their products grow. Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith said a $20,600 State Government grant will help Micromet reach out to new markets, particularly in regions where improvement to water quality is most needed. “The Export Partnership Program is helping South…
South Australian companies and researchers have pitched innovative ideas to international naval and maritime leaders at the Pacific 2015 maritime exposition in Sydney. Eight presentations by South Australian industry, academia and the Defence Science and Technology Group were provided to potential collaboration partners at ‘Innovation Pitchfest.’ Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith said the event…
The State Government has called on Opposition Leader Steven Marshall to immediately declare his unqualified support for a sustainable shipbuilding industry in South Australia. Before the last Federal election, Steven Marshall said:“The State Liberals welcome the Coalition’s confirmation today that 12 submarines will be built in Adelaide under a Coalition Government.” (Steven Marshall press release,…
South Australia is well placed to benefit from the signing of the Trans Pacific Partnership. Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith said the formal signing of the Trans Pacific Partnership by Federal Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb in the United States, has cleared the path for South Australian industry to expand internationally. “The…
