Delta Laboratories at Somersby has received $25,000 through the Federal Government’s Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Program.
The major medical and cosmetic manufacturing business employs more than 120 locals and has plans to expand its operations.
Delta Laboratories will use the grant funding to improve its energy efficiency and ensure business sustainability.
General Manager Daniel Whateley said the grant would support the business in reducing its carbon footprint and increasing competitiveness.
“Delta Laboratories, in collaboration with Powerfy consulting, will expand our energy monitoring capabilities to reduce our carbon footprint,” he said.
“This funding will help us optimise our equipment and processes to help make us more competitive and to keep manufacturing jobs here on the Central Coast.”
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid said he was impressed during a recent visit to the business.
“I saw first-hand the business’s cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities, which ensure high-quality medical and cosmetic products,” he said.
“These products then go on to be sold nationally and internationally.
“I commend Delta Laboratories on receiving this grant funding to improve and strengthen its business processes.
“The Government’s targeted investments in manufacturing on the Central Coast helps secure existing jobs and promotes further job creation.”
Whateley said the company appreciated the Government’s support of small and medium sized local businesses.
“In tough economic conditions, it’s the privately owned businesses like Delta Laboratories that keep the community working,” he said.
“We have over 120 locals employed.
“The more sustainable and competitive we are, (the) more jobs today and more opportunities for the next generation.”
The Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Program provides small and medium businesses up to $25,000 to replace or upgrade existing equipment to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs.
For more information, visit: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/energy-efficiency-grants-for-small-and-medium-sized-enterprises-round-1
Source:
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid