Grifco expands to Somersby

Chamberlain Group, the parent company of Grifco, has expanded its national business footprint by relocating to a new purpose-built manufacturing facility at Somersby.

Grifco engineers and manufactures products specifically designed for Australian and New Zealand conditions, with more than 110 years of operation in Australia, including more than three decades on the Central Coast.

Having outgrown its former warehouse in Gosford, the company’s 19,000sqm Somersby site will serve as its new headquarters, bringing together Chamberlain Group’s manufacturing, warehousing and engineering teams from across NSW under one roof for the first time.

Grifco’s operations have contributed to the Central Coast’s local economy for decades, with more than 50 new jobs created in the region.

It is anticipated the new site will increase production capabilities by 200 per cent and boost local employment by 10 per cent in the coming months.

Chamberlain Group ANZ Vice President and Managing Director Grant Emanuel said the move represented the next phase of growth for the company, while continuing its decades-long legacy of manufacturing commercial access solutions on the Central Coast.

“This custom-built facility will create a dynamic environment for expansion, product innovation, community engagement and, importantly, it will allow us to further invest in local talent,” he said.

Chamberlain Group’s Director of Operations and IT Graeme Sheekey said the new facility would enhance the company’s ability to design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading access solutions to support its partners across Australia and New Zealand.

“From the local carpark to fire and ambulance stations, to Optus Stadium and the flag on the Anzac Bridge, you can find a Grifco – and we’re proud to continue to support the needs of ANZ businesses,” he said.

In collaboration with Chamberlain Group, the new headquarters was developed by local specialists in design and property development, Space Urban, with construction undertaken by Crossmuller.

Both companies are part of the BORG Group based at Kariong.

The custom-built design includes an array of sustainability features, including a 200kW solar PV system, on-site water tanks and EV chargers and extensive state-of-the-art facilities to support employee health and wellbeing.

“It’s been incredibly rewarding to witness our vision for a world-class manufacturing facility become a reality, thanks to the exceptional work of our local design and construction partners, Space Urban and Crossmuller,” Sheekey said.

“Their combined expertise has been instrumental in creating a space that will provide Grifco scope to innovate, while enhancing employee wellbeing and satisfaction in the region.”

Space Urban CEO Allison Basford said the goal was to create a space that not only reflected the company’s rich history of Australian manufacturing, but also set a new standard for modern industrial architecture in the region.

“By incorporating sustainable features and prioritising employee wellbeing, we believe this site will be a lasting legacy for Grifco and a source of pride for the Central Coast community,” she said.

For more information, visit www.grifco.com.au.