New site includes 8,500m² warehouse and office space which will supply cardboard packaging to customers including berry and produce growers
Sustainable packaging provider, Visy, has announced a new Packaging Hub in Devonport, Tasmania in a bid to better serve the state’s growers, and food and beverage companies.
The new site includes an 8,500m2 warehouse and office space for sales and customer service. It will supply cardboard packaging to customers across Tasmania, including berry and produce growers, breweries and the dairy industry.
The modern, fit for purpose facility was officially opened on 24 February by Australian minister for agriculture, fisheries and forestry, Julie Collins.
“This is an exciting development – supporting local jobs and the broader Tasmanian agricultural industry,” Collins said.
“And as a proud Tasmanian, and the federal minister for agriculture, fisheries and forestry, I understand how critical this is for our state.
“Agriculture is worth more than A$2bn to the Tasmanian economy every year and plays an important role in our state.”
Visy CEO Mark De Wit said the investment reflects the company’s confidence in the future of Tasmanian agriculture and manufacturing.
“We’re helping get premium Tasmanian produce, food and drinks to Australian supermarket shelves and take advantage of export markets in the region,” he said.
“Visy is committed to providing the infrastructure the state needs for farmers and the food and beverage sector to thrive.
“Tasmania has some of the best produce in the world and this new site will deliver greater convenience and responsiveness for customers, with improved capacity and dedicated support.”
