Ms JENNY AITCHISON (Maitland) (20:18): HMS is a proud Australian owned and operated multi‑award winning business that operates in the Hunter Valley. During the past five years, HMS has invested heavily in the latest machinery and technology, which has allowed it to become recognised globally, with customers such as Bobcat and Toro in the United States. Its latest technology, the tank, has been locally designed and manufactured in Thornton using local suppliers and will be exported to the United States to assist the fire brigade in its firefighting efforts. HMS currently employs 16 people, including apprentices and school-based traineeships, and supports 19 local companies and suppliers. It is fantastic to see the latest innovative technology being developed and made a reality in our local community in Thornton. Congratulations to the whole HMS team, ably lead by their group managing director, Jamie Howard. This is a great example of local Hunter family business doing made in New South Wales and Aussie manufacturing at its best, exporting to China, Chile, Brazil, the United States, South Africa and Germany.