Greenham’s Moe facility is expanding its meat processing facility, increasing its production capacity and boosting its export revenue.
With a funding boost from the Victorian government, the company will be able to expand as well as create 170 new jobs.
The project includes upgrading existing processing systems, extending the boning room chains and floor space, and purchasing new chiller and latest technology freezing equipment and new packaging and conveyor systems.
Greenham Gippsland Pty Ltd is a sixth-generation meat processing business which sources livestock from over 4,000 suppliers across Australia.
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The company supplies premium beef products for both domestic and international markets under brands which include Cape Grim, Pure Black Natural Angus and Greenham Tasmania Natural Beef.
Minister for industry and employment Ben Carroll said the government is supporting local jobs and local businesses, so they can boost the Latrobe Valley’s economy.
Training and employment of the company’s staff have also been supported through FGM Consultants, a Jobs Victoria provider.
Funding is also being given to four other businesses, which will result in an additional 26 jobs being created in the region.
The companies are Executive Media, Neptune Apparel, JH Cuthbertson and GSE Health.
The grants from the Latrobe Valley Economic Facilitation Fund will result in $3.49 million worth of private investment for the region.