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Phone: (08) 9777 0888Website: www.cuttsgroup.com.auOffice: Cnr Wetherall and Marri Roads, Manjimup
Industry Facilitation and Support Program (IFSP) Grants - 2013
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Background on Cutts Engineering• Family owned and operated - Established in 1999 through the
purchase of Bunnings Engineering • Approx. 15 employees• Machine shop
• Welding shop
• Sandblasting/Painting
• Track and undercarriage
• Maintenance
• Design and build Projects
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The Application Process
In late 2012 Sandra Daly, Manager from the Department of Commerce visited a number of businesses within the area to discuss the Industry Facilitation and Support Program and the aim to make small businesses more competitive in the resources and government sectors.
IFSP provided funding for improvements to internal business infrastructure
Grants available to contribute dollar for dollar for projects with a total grant value of up to $20000
Quick and easy application process
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The Application ProcessActivity Maximum Level Of Funding For
Each ActivityMaximum Total Of Funding
Support
Temporary expert assistance -
Up to $20,000
$20,000
Improvements to internal business infrastructure -
Up to $10,000
Training - Up to $20,000
Dollar for dollar contributions
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Our Submission
Round 1:• Upgrade lathe - ~$26000 with $10000 IFSP contribution
• Dogging and crane tickets for 5 employees - ~$5000 with $2500 IFSP contribution
• Occupational Health and Safety Management Plan Audit - ~$2000 with $1000 IFSP contribution
Round 2• New Portable Line Borer/bore welding machine - $44000 with
$10000 IFSP contribution
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Results
Specific• Improved efficiency with line boring
• Increased machine shop capability and capacity
• Generally more attractive to potential resource and government sector customers
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Results
General
• IFSP assistance has helped us develop opportunities in resources sector to supplement our main business last 3-4 years
• Upgrade projects to existing equipment
• Retention of young people in town
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FABRICATION OF UNDERGROUND PUMP STATION PIPEWORK AND TANKS
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ONSLOW SALT – CALCIUM DOSING SYSTEM
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ONSLOW SALT – FABRICATION OF PUMP DISCHARGE DIFFUSERS