Region. Highlighting manufacturing

NSW Manufacturing Week, which will be held from May 2-6, promotes the key role manufacturing plays in the NSW economy. Events will address many of the issues relevant to the future success of the industry. The workshops, seminars and site visits are designed to show how to boost profitability through innovation, productivity and. sustainability. The Western Sydney Manufacturing Leaders Forum and Innovation Technology Showcase will be held from 1.00pm to 8.00pm, on May 2, at the Novotel, Sydney Olympic Park. Manufacturing is the dominant industry in Greater Western Sydney, contributing approximately 16 per cent of the $85 billion regional GRP, and is the largest employer in the region and the metropolitan area.