A pioneering initiative for Australia’s battery manufacturing industry has been unveiled in Brisbane. The country’s first Battery Supply Chain Database, a groundbreaking tool aimed at bolstering the emerging battery sector, was launched at the Quest Hub in Banyo.
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Queensland Manufacturing Minister Glenn Butcher introduced the innovative platform, designed to help manufacturers identify business opportunities and address supply chain gaps in the rapidly expanding battery industry. Developed in partnership with the Advanced Materials and Battery Council, this initiative supports the Queensland Battery Industry Strategy.
The database offers a dual benefit: it allows battery technology companies to identify domestic production opportunities within the supply chain, while also enabling manufacturers from other sectors to discover new customers, markets, and potential investors.
Now live and accessible to manufacturers across Australia, the Battery Supply Chain Database is expected to play a crucial role in showcasing Queensland’s manufacturing potential within the global battery value chain.
Minister Butcher emphasised the importance of this tool for the state’s future, saying that Queensland’s regions will play a major role in supporting new battery technology, with huge dividends expected through the creation of new jobs, more economic growth, and long-term prosperity.
“By getting in early, we can ensure Queensland manufacturers have the pioneer’s advantage, staking a claim in the marketplace and becoming established early,” said Minister Butcher.
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The launch in Banyo underscores the suburb’s growing importance as a hub for technological innovation and manufacturing in Queensland. As the battery industry continues to evolve, this new database is poised to position Queensland, and particularly areas like Banyo, at the forefront of Australia’s battery manufacturing landscape.
Published 16-July-2024
