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PFG AWARDED THE DEFENCE GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS GRANT

Fiona Harding — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 05:08:35 +0000

The Commonwealth Government of Australia has awarded the Defence Global Competitiveness Grant Program to PFG and five other Australian businesses. With this grant, PFG can enhance its manufacturing capability for international defence contracts. This project will involve several improvements to PFG’s Hobart manufacturing facility, including the establishment of a second fabrication line, upgrades to facility security, and the delivery of staff training.

One of the main goals of this project is to establish a second fabrication line, therefore increasing PFG’s production capacity. This will involve implementing improvements to logistic processes and providing staff training to ensure high-quality manufacturing. The second fabrication line will effectively double PFG’s production capacity, enabling the company to take on more international defence contracts and compete in the global marketplace.

Additionally, PFG will upgrade its facility physical and cyber security. This will ensure that PFG’s manufacturing operations are secure and protected against any potential security breaches. These upgrades will be critical in enabling PFG to secure and maintain international defence contracts that require a high level of security compliance.

Overall, this project will improve PFG’s manufacturing capability and facility suitability for international defence contracts, enabling the company to continue delivering quality Australian-manufactured products. By enhancing its production capacity and security measures, PFG will be able to compete effectively in the global defence marketplace and contribute to Australia’s defence industry.

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ADM SKILLING SUMMIT DELEGATES VISIT PFG

Fiona Harding — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 03:52:37 +0000

The ADM Defence Skilling Summit, hosted by the Tasmanian Government, was a one-day, high-level, executive gathering brought together key players from both the Defence and Defence Industry sectors in Australia. The summit focused on addressing the current and future skills requirements that are necessary for Australia to remain a global player in the Defence space and to deliver and sustain the nation’s future Defence capability.

Key speakers at the Summit explored, what industry seeks from its education providers and examine the impediments that may hinder the development of a more skilled and capable workforce both within the Defence and Private sectors. This will be essential in ensuring that the Defence industry in Australia remains competitive and sustainable in the long-term.

The conference focused on identifying best-case scenarios for the re-skilling and upskilling of the current labour force, with a particular emphasis on continuous improvement programs that can deliver an agile, flexible and efficient workforce. These programs will play a critical role in enabling the Defence industry in Australia to adapt and respond to evolving challenges and opportunities.

During the Summit, thirty delegates visited PFG, to view the latest addition to their Family of Sea Boats, The Sentinel 1100. This provided an opportunity for attendees to see first hand the innovative technology and capabilities that are driving the future of the Defence industry in Australia. The Sentinel 1100 is a cutting-edge Sea Boat , and the demonstration of its capabilities and how it can that contribute to Australia’s future Defence capability was a valuable addition to the Summit.

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