Engineering continuous improvement

Originally starting off as a small mobile welding service, SMW Group is now a fully fledged service, maintenance and welding supplier with 450 employees. The Central Queensland manufacturing hubs have helped SMW Group make the most of regional tender opportunities.

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Business	SMW Group
Headquarters	Rockhampton, Central Queensland
Employees	Over 450
Grant funding	Nil
Project	Over 21 years, SMW has evolved from a small welding service into a fully fledged service, maintenance and welding supplier. With support from the Rockhampton manufacturing hub, the company was supported in increasing skills and capabilities needed for larger projects and connect with Tier 1 contractors.
Benefits	Company commitment to investing and re-growing manufacturing in Central Queensland.
Future growth	As the only publicly listed company headquartered in regional Queensland, SMW is a regional voice for business. SMW Group aims to diversify and win larger projects, which may otherwise be lost to international companies.

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Last updated: 17 Jun 2021