Unanderra firm Leussink has invested $1 million to future-proof its state-of-the-art workshop with an additional CNC lathe.
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Managing director Jason Leussink said the new Okuma CNC Lathe will double the turning capacity in the workshop, eliminate bottlenecks and allow Leussink to increase the size of items it machines.
Its advanced technology and greater capacity will help the Wollongong company service heavy engineering clients with repairs, rework and specialist high-end jobs.
"We're investing in our future work," he said.
"Australian manufacturing is alive and well and we will continue to invest in it.
"We've been competing with overseas companies for years and the COVID pandemic has brought new work our way because overseas suppliers cannot always guarantee continuity of supply or the same quality that we offer."
The engineering business presently employs 40 people including apprentices and believes in the future of local manufacturing, using Australian materials and supporting other Australian businesses.
Leussink's range of services include CNC machining, milling and turning, wire cutting, surface grinding, design, metal fabrication, welding, robotic welding, assembly, reverse engineering, power transmission repairs, equipment upgrades and parts qualification and verification.
The company works across many sectors and industries including defence, manufacturing, agriculture, energy, oil and gas, mining and minerals processing, pulp and paper, heavy industry, transport, construction, civil engineering and marine.
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