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Owner Neil Wratten and the team from Nanango Tank Makers, a member of the STEEL BY™ Brand Partnership Program, notched up A$1 million in sales in December 2006 because of Queensland's current water shortage crisis.
21 May 07 Tanks A Million For Enterprising Country Company
A rural Queensland rainwater tank company has celebrated an impressive milestone of $1 million in sales in one month, with an order book running well into 2008. [Read more]
Townsville based Tru-Fit Flashings, a member of the STEEL BY™ Brand Partnership Program, has grown four fold under the ownership of Kris Bowman.
18 May 07 Female Owner A Tru-Fit For Townsville Business
North Queensland's development boom is driving the rapid growth of a Townsville woman's commercial and industrial flashings and light fabrication company. [Read more]
Rick Welch of Australian Portable Buildings, a member of the STEEL BY™ Brand Partnership Program, at the company's Wetherill Park workshop in Sydney.
18 May 07 The Future Adds Up For Modular Buliding Company
National modular building company Australian Portable Buildings (APB) is expected to significantly increase annual turnover by 2010 under the guidance of new owners. [Read more]
Coral Gard of Kirwan Steel, a member of the STEEL BY™ Brand Partnership Program, which fabricates steelwork for commercial projects.
18 May 07 Kirwan Steels A March On Townsville Tenders
Quality assurance, quick production turn around and competitive costings continue to generate tendering successes for Townsville fabrication company Kirwan Steel Pty Ltd. [Read more]
Slimline Rainwater Tanks,a member of the STEEL BY™ Brand Partnership Program, sells about 140 slim tanks a month made from AQUAPLATE® steel, according to owners Lesley Wilson and Ian Carruthers.
18 May 07 Slimline Rainwater Quenches Queensland's Thirst For Tanks
With Level 5 water restrictions now in place in South East Queensland, demand for rainwater tanks has increased five fold in recent months, according to Slimline Rainwater Tanks. [Read more]
Jared Hinkley (left) and Terry Styles of Ascent Building Solutions, a member of the STEEL BY™ Brand Partnership Program, which installs roofing made from COLORBOND® steel and ZINCALUME® steel.
18 May 07 Service Takes Ascent Building Solutions To The Top
There's no greater accomplishment for a young company than being recognised as the best in its industry. [Read more]
Colin Tarman, whose company builds pergolas with roofing made from LYSAGHT TRIMDEK® or LYSAGHT CUSTOM ORB®. Tarnel Constructions is a member of the STEEL BY™ Brand Partnership Program.
18 May 07 Smaller Is Better For Customer Focused Business
After deliberately downsizing, a 43 year old, family run company in New South Wales believes it is better able to deliver personalised service, quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. [Read more]
Ian Mitchell (left), his father Ken, and the team from Ken Mitchell Engineering, a member of the STEEL BY™ Brand Partnership Program.
08 Mar 07 Sydney Fabricator Steels Itself For The Future
New South Wales fabrication company Ken Mitchell Engineering is upgrading its sheet metal and plate working machinery and looking to significantly increase sales of roofing products made from COLORBOND® steel in the next six months. [Read more]
Vanessa Makris says Cyclo Fans, a member of the STEEL BY™ Brand Partnership Program, was the first company in the southern hemisphere to manufacture fans for commercial kitchens.
08 Mar 07 Cyclo Fans a Force in Commercial Kitchens
Engineering, affordability and Australian-made products are keys to the continuing success of a 60-year-old Victorian company facing growing competition. [Read more]
Valley Homes' Manager Aaron Mosely, a large number of the homes his company builds in the Hunter region of NSW have roofs made from COLORBOND® steel. Valley Homes are a member of the STEEL BY™ Brand Partnership Program
07 Mar 07 Hunter House Sales Hit The Roof
New South Wales builder Valley Homes has defied rising interest rates to record sales of A$30 million last financial year, attributing success largely to management's 'personal approach'. The company sells residential and investment properties priced from A$150,000 in the Hunter Region of New South Wales. [Read more]