Other Names
Current Operation
- Closed October 2011
Location
- Grafton is located close to the North east coast of NSW. It is approximately 80km north of Coffs Harbour
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Owner
- A1
Operation
History
2003
- Government assisted with a financial package around this period to help restart the works1
2010
- Ramsey Meats was fined $130,000 for polluting a local creek2
2011
- November. Grafton facility is closed1
- Ramsey Meat business was heavily focused on veal production2
- Since closure had moved to a service kill at Casino2
- Prior to closure the Ramsey group abattoir was one of the bigger employers in the district2
- 150 staff2
- Some staff relocated to Casino2
- 150 staff2
2012
- January. Northern Cooperative meat Co at Casino takes a controlling interest in Ramsey Meats2
Sources
- ‘Fobres abattoir financial assistance’ Parliamentary Hansard. 18.09.2003
- ‘Casino takes big stake in Ramsey Meats’ Beef Central 11.01.2012
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