Inside Asian Gaming

IAG DEC 2021年12月 亞博匯 62 IN FOCUS “Manufacturing in Macau does come with its challenges but we’re grateful that we are in a position as a business to maintain our manufacturing investment for Asia here. “Our Macau integration centre is a key point of difference for us amongst our industry peers. As industry leaders in this space, it enables us to keep people employed locally and grow some of the local talent. That’s the connection between our people and the Made in Macau certification.” Issued by the Macau Economic Bureau, Made in Macau certification reflects the creation of real value to the Macau economy by ensuring as much of Aristocrat’s production process is conducted onshore as possible. It is not absolute – by necessity some raw materials are produced overseas – but it does allude to the widespread use of local people and their skillsets. “We went through a year-long process to highlight our value creation in Macau and we were pleased to ship our first order [with Made in Macau certification] to MGM in August. ” From humble beginnings back in 2006, the company’s Macau Integration Centre now pumps out up to 50 electronic gaming machines per day with products not only distributed within Macau but also shipped regionally to places like the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea and Vietnam. But Aristocrat’s commitment to the community is about more than mere production. Promoting