Smart Process Controls' Business Development Manager, Jon, recently embarked on a strategic visit to the Northern Territory, working closely with local stakeholders to lay the groundwork for NTSPC, SPC's new sister company dedicated to expanding industrial and automation solutions in the region. His efforts included productive discussions with the NT government and collaborative sessions with Charles Darwin University (CDU), aiming to drive new business opportunities and foster local industry engagement.
Jon’s recent visit centred on Darwin and Alice Springs, two key hubs for NTSPC’s establishment and future growth. In Darwin, he focused on understanding the region’s specific industrial and automation needs, aiming to align NTSPC’s offerings with the area’s expanding infrastructure and sustainability initiatives. Alice Springs provided opportunities to explore educational partnerships, laying the groundwork to help local students develop valuable skills in fluid controls and automation. This dual-city approach highlights NTSPC’s commitment to building strong foundations and long-term impact across the Northern Territory.
The Northern Territory, with its rapidly growing infrastructure projects and unique environmental challenges, is an ideal base for NTSPC. Jon’s meetings with the NT government focused on understanding the region’s specific industrial needs and regulatory landscape. He collaborated on strategies to align NTSPC’s offerings with the NT government’s initiatives, particularly in supporting automation, sustainability, and energy efficiency across sectors such as mining, oil, and gas.
Jon's work with CDU brought an academic partnership to NTSPC’s foundation. Together, they discussed potential training programs and initiatives to educate and inspire a new generation of students in fluid control and automation technology. This partnership aims to create a skilled local workforce, ready to meet the region's demands and to drive NTSPC's mission forward.
The launch of NTSPC in the Northern Territory reflects SPC's commitment to growth and regional innovation, and Jon's efforts are a promising start to building a long-lasting partnership that will benefit local industries and the economy.