MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING & SERVICING

The Forbes area is very strong exporter in the Central West with many goods manufactured, processed or serviced in the Shire.

Industries established include:

* Abattoirs * Agricultural Products (Supplements) * Bitumen / Asphalt Company * Concrete Production * Dairying * Engineering * Fertiliser Distribution * Garage / Shed Manufacturer * Hide and Leather Processing * Hide and Skin Merchants * Hire Services * Horticultural * Laser Levelling * Light powered energy cells * Lucerne Plant * Motoring Engineers * Pet food Manufacturing Plant * Saddlers * Saleyard Selling Complex * Saw milling * Seed Cleaning and Grading Plant * Silo Manufacturers * Stock Crate Manufacturers * Upholsters * Van Sales and Service

One of the largest industries in Forbes, Lachley Meats exports quality beef to Japan and to other destinations throughout the world. Back To Index: Photos "A"

Forbes has a strong established industrial complex, part of a rapidly expanding sector of the local community. The area has a high proportion of employment in secondary industry, providing a skill base.

Throughout the Lachlan Valley in recent years the viticulture industry has been responsible to an alternate in farming. Many acres and hectares of vines have been planted to cover the wide demand sought throughout Australia.

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Forbes relies heavily on agriculture, the industry plays an important role in the town's economy. Farming is a strong facet of the town's employment.

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Lachlan House with No Steps export throughout Australia their home made Aussie Biscuits. These biscuits are seen throughout some of the leading Hotel and Motel chains in the country. Sales and enquires are welcome by phoning 02 6852 2399.

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The Lachlan River is the major source of irrigation for the Lachlan Valley.

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During harvest you will see many of the farmers and contractors working 24 hours a day to harvest strip crops of grain. Back To Index: Photos "H"

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