Steel sector pursuing further quality

Three Western Australian steel fabrication businesses have received funding by the State Government's popular Industry Facilitation and Support Program.
  • Three WA steel fabricators secure funding for new AS/NZS 5131 standard
  • Up to $10,000 in funding for majority of certification costs

Three Western Australian steel fabrication businesses have received funding by the State Government's popular Industry Facilitation and Support Program.

The Australian Steel Institute recipients include local businesses Cays Engineering, Alltype Engineering and Minprovise International.

A new round of funding has opened offering steel fabricators, galvanisers and finishers, 75 per cent of certification costs worth up to $10,000 that adhere to the new national AS/NZS 5131 standard. 

For more information, visit http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/ifsp

 

Comments attributed to Commerce and Industrial Relations Minister Bill Johnston:

"The McGowan Government made an election commitment to support businesses and put WA jobs first.

"The funding will help support the steel fabrication industry, by creating jobs and paving the way for best practice and compliance in WA's construction sector.

"Our Industry Facilitation and Support Program assists the industry in driving innovation and improvements in a very competitive market."

Minister's office - 6552 6700