- Published:
- Monday 16 March 2015
Australia’s largest paint manufacturer Dulux will invest $165 million to establish a major new paint manufacturing facility in Melbourne’s north, creating more than 60 new full time jobs.
Dulux is already a major employer in Victoria, with nearly 1,000 workers. The new facility will create 200 indirect jobs during the construction phase and 64 ongoing full time equivalent jobs, including 53 operational and 11 management/technical roles.
The new facility will be developed at Merrifield Estate on Melbourne’s outer northern fringe and will supply Dulux’s network of trade and retail customers.
Dulux’s investment was secured through financial support and facilitation by the Victorian Government through the Department of Economic Development.
support for local manufacturers complements the Andrews Labor Government’s Back to Work Plan to create 100,000 jobs.
The Andrews Labor Government is also building the projects our state needs, including the Melbourne Metro Rail Project and the Level Crossing Removal Project, which together will create around 8,000 jobs.
Quotes attributable to the Minister for Employment, Jacinta Allan
“This is a huge investment in jobs and the future of manufacturing in Victoria.”
“The Andrews Labor Government is getting Victoria working again by investing in jobs, education and infrastructure, and by helping major employers like Dulux expand their operations and employ more people.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Industry, Lily D’Ambrosio
"This investment by Dulux shows that under the Andrews Labor Government, Victoria is once again the premier state for high value, skilled manufacturing."
“The Andrews Labor Government is working with Victorian industry to create jobs and drive growth.”
Quotes attributable to DuluxGroup Managing Director, Patrick Houlihan
“This is an important investment for DuluxGroup, which will set up our world class Dulux Australia paints business for decades to come.”
“We’re very pleased to have the support of the Victorian Government for this significant investment in manufacturing.”