WA Many businesses in the New England area are winning export sales. They show the wide spectrum of opportunities that exist for businesses looking to grow. The Dairy Farmers branch in Tamworth employs 120 staff making ice cream and yoghurt.
Exports are mainly to Japan, with Singapore also providing an important market.
The location of the University of New England in Armidale makes it a regional centre for education and high technology. The University enrols around 450 overseas students a year. Jakab Industries makes ambulances at its Tamworth plant. The UK is the major export market, with sales also going to South East Asia. The group has a strong presence in South East Asia and the Pacific and is one of the largest crewing companies in the world.