Manufacturing in Australia is widely seen to be declining however in a recent report by the CSIRO it is now being brought to light that the industry is not diminishing but rather evolving with changing consumer needs and greater value towards high-quality niche products.
As our manufacturing industry continues to develop towards being known for quality and service, it is now becoming more evident than ever the importance of understanding where your products are made, particularly within the medical procurement sector.
There are key national economic benefits through local procurement and supporting Australian manufacturing, however, from the point of view of the Medical industry, there are some additional benefits through sourcing locally that should actually
- Quality Assurance
- Longevity of the product in the market
- Readily available customer service
- Fast turnaround times
- Ability to meet Australian Medical Standards
When specifically looking at plastic manufacturers Australia wide, there is a high level of quality control that goes into the production line. For an industry as specific and highly scrutinised as the medical industry, this extra quality becomes paramount. The ability to pass industry standards, such as for hospital grade plastic, is far more likely when dealing with a local manufacturer that has already abided by material safety requirements and has the ability to provide necessary data sheets.
With such quality assurance, the Australian Made product will likely continue to be prevalent in the market and be readily available for further expansions or replacements of your medical storage systems.
There are a number of options to consider when setting up a medical storage system, such as wire baskets vs plastic tubs, but the one thing that can be assured in the decision making process, is knowing where your storage products are manufactured matters. By supporting the Australian manufacturing industry in this regard will not only have economical benefits for our nation but drastically assist you with upholding the great standard set for procurement within the Medical industry.
As the plastic manufacturing industry continues to develop with the Australian trend towards focussed, high-quality niche products, make sure that you support local plastic suppliers for your Medical storage needs.
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