Big Start is opening Western Australia's first dedicated TGA-approved surgical mask manufacturing plant in Collie. At current capacity, the factory would be capable of producing 40,000 surgical masks per day.

The opened in Collie’s central business district thanks to a collaborative approach by Shire of Collie Council, staff, and proponents Big Start Pty Ltd.

According to Big Start’s planning proposal, the proposed facility will create significant local employment, depending on demand.

An exemption from Development Approval was granted under Covid-19 emergency legislation at a Special Meeting of Council, bypassing complex legal issues that would otherwise prohibit the development. Shire President Sarah Stanley welcomed the development.

“Council recognised this was an incredible opportunity for Collie to develop and diversify its economy,” Cr Stanley said.

“We were able to find a workaround to allow this business to get off the ground almost immediately, while we continue to work with Big Start on a long-term solution.

“The outcome is a tangible demonstration of our “can-do” attitude to working with businesses and government, resulting in a new value-adding industry and employment opportunities for our people.”

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Big Start Global continues to solve a critical shortage of oxygen in many parts of the world due to surging COVID-19 cases.

Big Start Global will use blockchain to track and distribute oxygen as the World Health Organisation reports the pandemic has accelerated its global demand.

Oxygen is needed to treat many patients whose lungs are failing due to COVID-19 infection. High-flow oxygen therapy is now also being used in preference to ventilators as a treatment in many parts of the world, including the US, creating high demand...

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Big Start delivered 700 x 5 litre oxygen concentrators over two flights to Save the Children India with a 7-day turnaround from order to delivery. This delivery saved many lives and has been a centrepiece of advertising and fundraising efforts for Save the Children India.

This was only possible through Big Start's deep experience in procurement, air and sea logistics, customs clearance and banking facilities.

Our extensive relationships both with factories in China and in other nations, and on the ground in India, Europe, Indonesia, the United States and Australia means we can move life-saving devices to where they are needed most, when they are needed most.

We are immensely proud of our partnership with Save the Children, both in India, Australia and globally.

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At the height of the coronavirus infection we swiftly sourced and delivered PPE to Australia, Italy and the United States.

• Gained exclusive access to medical grade PPE
• Negotiated end-to-end supply amid highly competitive global demand
• Provided supply of facemasks, surgical gowns, gloves and other crucial PPE supplies