CHESTER WELCOMES HEYFIELD TIMBER MILL SALE
May 16, 2012
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the announcement that local jobs have been secured under the sale of Gunns’ Heyfield Timber Mill.
Mr Chester said the purchase by Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH) which is owned by the Hermal Group and equity partners, would provide certainty and he looked forward to working with the company in the long-term interests of the hardwood timber industry.
“This is great news for Heyfield and the broader Gippsland region,” Mr Chester said.
“The mill is a critical part of the regional economy and provides opportunities for significant value to be added to our timber resource before it is used in markets throughout Australia and around the world.
“I am heartened by comments from the new owners that they will be looking to invest in capital upgrades to improve the efficiency of the mill.
“At a time of global economic uncertainty the opportunity to secure local jobs is a cause for celebration.”