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"The Western Australian government announced Tuesday it will invest $500,000
into local family-owned electric motor specialist National Electric Motor
Services to help support the delivery of a state-of-the-art wind energy
manufacturing facility in Malaga.
Government funding will come from the state’s Wind Energy Manufacturing
Co-Investment Program, which was launched in December of 2024 to enhance the
state’s manufacturing capabilities within the wind energy supply chain.
Operating in partnership with the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC),
the $8 million program provides expert advice and joint funding to improve
capacity and capability.
National Electric Motor Services (NEMS) will use the $500,000 to refurbish and
service wind turbine generators locally at the new Malaga facility, which is
hoped will reduce reliance on international service providers and improve
turnaround times for wind farm operators who currently must ship repair work
overseas.
Specifically, the funding will help NEMS expand its current capabilities to
heavy lifting and handling, automated high-capacity testing, thermal
processing, and advanced quality assurance systems for the wind energy sector.
“This is fantastic news for Malaga and the surrounding community, with a local
business expanding its capabilities and creating more opportunities for skilled
jobs right here in our suburbs,” said Rita Saffioti, representative for West
Swan.
“NEMS is an important local business, and this investment will help it grow
into a state-of-the-art facility servicing the wind energy sector.
“As WA’s wind energy industry continues to grow, we want more of the jobs,
skills and economic opportunities that come with it to be created here in WA
and this project is a great example of that in action.”"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
