Visy are investing in a new Packaging Hub in Devonport, Tasmania to better serve the state’s farmers, and food and beverage companies.
“The hub is a part of our long term commitment to the state. It will supply cardboard packaging to customers across Tasmania, including berry and produce growers, breweries and the dairy industry,” said the company on its website.
The modern, fit for purpose facility — which was officially opened recently by Australian Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Julie Collins — will support jobs in the state’s growing agriculture and food sectors.
Left to right: Anne Urquhart (Member for Braddon), Julie Collins (Australian Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry), Tony Simpson (Visy Tasmania Area Manager) and Mark De Wit (Visy CEO).
Julie Collins, Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry said, “This is an exciting development – supporting local jobs and the broader Tasmanian agricultural industry. And as a proud Tasmanian, and the Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, I understand how critical this is for our state. Agriculture is worth more than A$2 bn to the Tasmanian economy every year and plays an important role in our state.”
“This investment reflects our confidence in the future of Tasmanian agriculture and manufacturing,” said Mark De Wit, CEO. “We’re helping get premium Tasmanian produce, food and drinks to Australian supermarket shelves and take advantage of export markets in the region. Visy is committed to providing the infrastructure the state needs for farmers and the food and beverage sector to thrive. Tasmania has some of the best produce in the world and this new site will deliver greater convenience and responsiveness for customers, with improved capacity and dedicated support.”
The new site includes an 8,500 sqm warehouse and office space for sales and customer service.
