Classic Coachworks

Hansard ID: HANSARD-1323879322-121349

Hansard session: Fifty-Seventh Parliament, First Session (57-1)

Classic Coachworks

Mr MARK COURE (Oatley)

—Speaker, the St George region is home to a diverse and unique range of manufacturing services. These companies do not just provide outstanding products, they also provide employment opportunities to thousands of local residents. Local manufacturing is a leading component in the stimulation and continued growth of the NSW economy. I rise to acknowledge local Mortdale business, Classic Coachworks, who provide a range of safety products as well as interior components for trains, cars, buses, boats and even aerospace vehicles. It was fantastic to tour the Classic Coachworks precinct alongside Managing Director, Jim Kolesnyk, to obtain a greater understanding of the important role of their business throughout the State. Classic Coachworks has undertaken a variety of large scale projects including fitting and ongoing repairs to train interiors across the network. They have also been influential in providing more accessible seating across the Tangara fleet. The work of Jim and the team at Classic Coachworks in Mortdale is truly impressive and it is great to see that local manufacturing is thriving across our region.