Tasmania is a small State which is host to a diverse range of companies existing in an innovative business environment. They are the producers and suppliers of world-class products for use in national and overseas markets.
There are many advantages for businesses operating in Tasmania including:
- a supportive infrastructure
- the availability of resources
- a reliable and skilled workforce
- easy access to ports.
The State's natural environment has also proved to be an advantage.
The range of areas in which businesses operate include:
- mining
- ship building
- food and beverage
- fish farming and supply
- contact centres
- construction (including building and machinery)
- engineering
- timber processing.
The companies represented in this section have been included on the basis that they:
- are a major employer
- have high visibility
- are related to Tasmanian infrastructure and resource industry
- contribute to the Tasmanian economy.