The Chamberlain Group is bringing home the manufacturing of its market leading Roller Door Openers (RDO) from Malaysia to its existing Gosford plant in NSW.
Chamberlain Oceania Sales & Marketing Manager Mike Fraser said that the relocation will occur in the second quarter of this year and no physical changes to the product will occur, only updated branding on the packaging.
“We are currently in the process of hiring 14 skilled employees for our Gosford factory. Due to expansion in the business and overall demand, we are also expecting to exceed last years’ RDO product output.” he said.
After the move, the majority of Chamberlain products for the ANZ market will be manufactured in Gosford.
“It’s a great moment when a company selling products in Australia, to Australians, can inform them that they are also buying a product manufactured in Australia that has created jobs for people in New South Wales,” said Mr Fraser.
“Even if it is a small percentage of jobs in the overall picture, we would certainly urge other businesses to consider bringing their overseas manufacturing back to Australia.”
In addition to the news that the Gosford plant will increase those it employs, Chamberlain has also announced that a completely new Chamberlain designed entry-level sectional door opener (SDO) with patented evolution technology will be launched in the second quarter of 2013, manufactured by its strategic alliance partner in China.
Mr Fraser confirmed that Chamberlain Malaysia employees would be provided with a redundancy package, severance pay and job search assistance in the lead-up to the closure of the factory.
