David Gillespie (Lyne, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

Recently I had the pleasure of visiting a local Taree company called Speedflow manufacturing operations. It's a wonderful local Manning Valley company that has been operating for 37 years and currently employs 25 local engineers. This high-tech innovative manufacturer is going from strength to strength, delivering quality performance in the hose-fitting industry in motor sport, marine, industrial hydraulics, aviation and even the space program. Shaun and Travis Liefting have developed a niche market which has created so many opportunities for the company, and I know they'll continue to expand and take their manufacturing operations to the next level.

Another local manufacturer doing great things in my electorate is DownTown Kustoms of Taree. The owner, Graeme Brewer, is an amazing engineer, designer and builder. They specialise in bespoke, unique design and manufacture of muscle cars, hot rods and custom and classic cars. Graeme and his highly-skilled team of tradesmen utilise high-tech equipment and facilities to undertake high-end restoration in custom-built vehicles, literally from the ground up. Congratulations to Graeme and the whole team at DownTown Kustoms. Some of these machines are absolutely amazing, including supersize replicas of old classic cars that put the cost of a Lamborghini in the shade. Well done, DownTown Kustoms of Taree. (Time expired)

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