Phone: (08) 9777 0888Website: www.cuttsgroup.com.auOffice: Cnr Wetherall and Marri Roads, Manjimup

Industry Facilitation and Support Program (IFSP) Grants - 2013

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

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

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

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

Results

Specific• Improved efficiency with line boring

• Increased machine shop capability and capacity

• Generally more attractive to potential resource and government sector customers

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

FABRICATION OF UNDERGROUND PUMP STATION PIPEWORK AND TANKS

ONSLOW SALT – CALCIUM DOSING SYSTEM

ONSLOW SALT – FABRICATION OF PUMP DISCHARGE DIFFUSERS

Kyle CuttsManager, Cutts Engineering

Phone: (08) 9777 0888Email: kyle@cuttsgroup.com.au