Walkinshaw Group has today officially opened the doors to its new state-of-the-art facility in the Nexus Dandenong South precinct, in partnership with leading privately-owned property group, Salta, with a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the occasion.
The site, which is approximately 100,000sqm in totality, located at 820 Taylors Road, Dandenong South, underpins Walkinshaw Group’s commitment to Australian manufacturing and engineering.
It will house a workforce of over 800 people daily across two shifts, includes four manufacturing lines for some of the largest automotive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEMs) in the world, all in separate, secure areas, which will produce in excess of 10,000 units per year.
It also includes Walkinshaw’s leading engineering centre, which provides engineering and design services to a broad range of industries, as well as warehousing, office space, hardstand, 700 staff carparks, and in excess of 500 storage spots for remanufactured vehicles.
Pictured: The facility will house a workforce of over 800 people daily.
Walkinshaw Andretti United, the Supercars Championship team’s planned move will also take place in Q2 of 2026.
The official launch today was attended by Martine and Ryan Walkinshaw, Managing Director of Salta, Sam Tarascio, as well as key executives from Walkinshaw and Salta, Walkinshaw Andretti United drivers Chaz Mostert and Ryan Wood, as well as the Hon. Colin Brooks, Cr Sophie Tan, and Aunty Janet Galphin.
Guests were welcomed by Aunty Janet, before hearing from Ryan Walkinshaw, Sam Tarascio, Hon. Colin Brooks, Mayor Jim Memeti, before the ribbon was cut, and tours of the new site commenced.
Ryan Walkinshaw - Walkinshaw Group Director & CEO
“Today is an incredibly proud day for the entire Walkinshaw Group, it marks a new era in our history, one that will drive us forward as we officially move into our new state-of-the-art facility – the new home of the Walkinshaw Group here at Nexus Dandenong South.”
“Since 2018, our business has seen remarkable growth and our capabilities have expanded significantly. It left us needing a bigger footprint, one that not only fit our unique requirements, but would continue our expansion into the future. We are extremely grateful to Salta for joining us on this journey and bringing this to life.”
“Our state-of-the-art facility, especially of this scope and size, allows us to continue to be industry leaders in manufacturing and engineering, and continue to improve our efficiencies across all arms of the group.”
“We truly believe in the strength of Australian manufacturing and engineering, and this should show everyone how committed we are for the long term.”
“Once again, we’d like to thank the Victorian Government Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions for their support and commitment to local manufacturing, Salta, and also to TMX for their help during the process.”
Sam Tarascio - Salta Properties Managing Director
“We are extremely proud to deliver such a highly technical, bespoke facility of this scale for a generational business like Walkinshaw.”
“The complexity of the project showcases Salta’s end-to-end capability across development, project, asset and facilities management — from detailed tenant engagement and design through to on-time delivery and post-completion operations. Our in-house approach allowed us to create a solution tailored specifically to Walkinshaw’s needs, rather than asking them to fit into a standard warehouse, and that attention to detail delivered the best possible outcome.”
“Salta has been a trusted name in Victoria for more than 55 years, and projects like this demonstrate our enduring commitment to quality, long-term solutions, and supporting advanced manufacturing and local jobs in Melbourne’s south-east.”