Parmalat has announced a further $12 million capital investment into its Clarence Gardens manufacturing site in South Australia.
The $12 million investment comes on top of the $18 million which has already been invested in the site since 2011.
Craig Garvin, Regional CEO for Parmalat, said with news that at least two major companies are planning to exit South Australian manufacturing, it is good news for the South Australian manufacturing sector.
“These new capital expenditure investments will allow Parmalat to significantly increase production in the state, including state-of-the art machinery for our flavoured milk brands, which will ultimately see us sourcing more milk from South Australian dairies,” Mr Garvin said.
“In addition, a new processor, which we have already installed, has allowed us to start exporting three fresh milk brands from South Australia to China.
“Our Clarence Gardens site employs 120 people and supports South Australia farmers. This investment confirms our long term commitment to South Australia.”
-Parmalat