South Australian Premier, Mike Rann, announces SBS venture in the Middle East

On 9 July 2008, South Australian Premier Mike Rann visited the Supaloc manufacturing facility in Elizabeth West to announce the joint venture in the Middle East.

After touring the plant and meeting with Supaloc staff, the Premier held a press conference to release the news of the forthcoming deal.

The press release was well attended, with camera crews from Channel 7 and Channel 10, as well as journalists from The Advertiser and ABC Radio. The Australian Financial Review carried the story on the day of the release.