- Australian Winders announced as first recipient of Wind Energy Manufacturing Co-Investment Program
- Western Australian company to receive near $500,000 in co-investment funding to meet increasing demand in the wind energy market
- $8 million program delivered in collaboration with the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC)
- Program supports Cook Labor Government's Made in WA plan
The Cook Labor Government is supporting local manufacturers to take advantage of a growing pipeline of work linked to the surge in wind energy projects, announcing the first recipient of an $8 million partnership program.
Bayswater-based Australian Winders will receive $488,204 in co-investment funding to support a $976,408 project.
The funding is available through the State Government's Wind Energy Manufacturing Co-Investment Program, delivered in collaboration with the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC).
As Australia's only manufacturer of large coil components, Australian Winders will use the investment to enhance automation, training, and quality management, boosting its capacity to meet increasing demand in the wind energy market.
The company will first offer local repair and maintenance of wind turbine coils. As they skill up they will be able to manufacture new coils for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and wind farm operators replacing an entirely imported product.
The project is expected to generate approximately 25 new jobs and an estimated $17.8 million in additional revenue over the next five years.
The Wind Energy Manufacturing Co-Investment Program provides financial and non-financial support to help local manufacturers increase their participation in wind energy supply chains.
It offers up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs, with industry partners required to match the funding, ensuring a strong collaborative approach.
The program supports manufacturers at various stages of development through two funding streams, related to market entry and market growth.
For more information, visit: Wind Energy Manufacturing Co-Investment Program - Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre .
As stated by Premier Roger Cook:
"Becoming a renewable energy powerhouse and making more things here are key parts of my government's strategy for WA to remain the strongest economy in the nation.
"By manufacturing wind turbine infrastructure in Western Australia, we'll not only help in the fight against climate change, but we will also create jobs and opportunities for Western Australians.
"This partnership with Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre will help my government to seize these opportunities and cement WA's role at the forefront of the global energy transition."
As stated by Energy and Decarbonisation and Manufacturing Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson:
"Supporting local businesses like Australian Winders strengthens our economy, creates skilled jobs, and ensures WA is well positioned to play a key role in the clean energy transition.
"The Cook Government is committed to developing a strong, sovereign manufacturing base that supports our transition to renewable energy.
"The Wind Energy Manufacturing Co-Investment program is a practical example of how we're partnering with industry to grow local capability and create new economic opportunities.
"Through our collaboration with the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre, we're connecting local manufacturers with the expertise and support they need to succeed in the wind energy supply chain."
As stated by Australian Winders managing director Tony O'Brien:
"This co-investment will position us to meet rising demand in the wind energy sector, secure new contracts, and strengthen our role as a key domestic supplier.
"This expansion will not only allow Australian Winders to grow within our existing markets but also create the capacity needed to explore new opportunities."
As stated by Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre managing director Dr Jens Goennemann:
"Australian Winders is a great example of the latent manufacturing potential we have in Australia.
"With the right support and focus, we can help companies and this nation manufacture increasingly complex goods by leveraging the skills we already have.
"Through this project, Australian Winders will first offer local repair and maintenance of wind turbine coils, then as they skill up, they will be able to manufacture new coils for OEMs and wind farm operators replacing an entirely imported product."
