A group of Australian manufacturing companies and engineering firms will work together to produce 2,000 invasive ventilators in Australia as part of the nation\u2019s response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
\nThe Federal Government has reached a $31.3 million agreement with Victorian company Grey Innovation, which is leading an industry consortium to produce the ventilators.
\nMinister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said Grey Innovation and their cohort of industry partners are stepping up to meet the challenge of this unprecedented pandemic.
\n\u201cThis is another great example of Australian industry and the private sector working with our Government to ensure critical supply of medical equipment during the outbreak of this virus,\u201d Minister Andrews said.
\n\u201cThis deal demonstrates the power of bringing Aussie manufacturers and clinicians together and is also a reflection of the highly advanced manufacturing capability that exists in our country.
\n\u201cIt also shows the incredible collaborative spirit that\u2019s been on display as we respond to this unprecedented pandemic. Companies which are normally in competition are working together for the greater good.\u201d
\nThis contract builds on the extensive work already done to secure more ventilators, including agreement with another local manufacturer and our private hospitals.
\nGrey Innovation Executive Chair Jefferson Harcourt said his company is proud to be a part of Australia\u2019s overall strategy to ensure adequate supply of lifesaving ventilators to meet demand during the COVID-19 crisis.
\n\u201cVictoria has the highest concentration of leading engineering and manufacturing companies in Australia, and as such, we are well placed to work together to build the Notus emergency invasive ventilators as quickly as possible,\u201d Mr Harcourt said.
\n\u201cWe thank the Federal and Victorian Governments and the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre for their support of the vision and rapid response to get the program under way, and are overwhelmed by the willingness of our industry colleagues to respond in this critical hour of need.\u201d
\nThe contract with Grey Innovation builds on $500,000 support from the Victorian Government for the project\u2019s feasibility stage.
\nThe supply of ventilators is set to start in June, with the 2000 machines expected to be produced by the end of July.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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