Success Stories Archive

Henry Hope Engineering, East Wagga Wagga
26 Jul 05 Truck Body Maker Tipping Strong Growth
A regional New South Wales manufacturer of aftermarket automotive body parts is defying stiff local competition and filling firm orders for truck tipping bodies and trays for light and heavy commercial vehicles as far as Canberra and Sydney. [Read more]
Do It Yourself Fencing, Mt Gambier
26 Jul 05 Buy Australian Made, Local Fencer Urges
A South Australian fencing company is urging consumers to keep buying quality Australian made steel products. Mt Gambier's Do It Yourself Fencing supplies, or supplies and fits, domestic and industrial fencing. [Read more]
Brice Metals, General Manager Phil Badcock
10 Jun 05 New Premises Underline Brice Metals Growth
One of South Australia's largest steel distributors is riding a wave of demand for steel products. Steel distributor Brice Metals Australia, a member of the Southern Steel Group, supplies steel to a wide range of industries including automotive, building products, appliances, rural industries, air conditioning and office furniture. [Read more]
Craig Baker of Superior Steel Lattice in Albury, NSW.
02 Jun 05 Superior Steel Offers More Reliable Lattice Products
An Albury company that provides a steel alternative to traditional timber screening lattice and slatting says repeat business is proving that local customers are ready for change. [Read more]
SBS International founder and managing director Kevin Weeks.
02 Jun 05 South Australian Firm's An Industry Leader
South Australian based company SBS International has become the nation's largest supplier of steel building frames. [Read more]
George and Ann Soames from Soames Combined Services who manufactured and installed the unique four level lift for the two kilometre long Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory in south western Western Australia.
31 May 05 Underwater World Beckons for Disabled
A specially designed lift made by Perth based Soames Combined Services is enabling people with reduced mobility to enjoy a trip underwater to observe aquatic life in its natural environment. Soames Combined Services manufactured and installed the unique four level lift for the two kilometre long Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory in south western Western Australia. [Read more]
Diana Szetu
25 May 05 No Glass Ceiling in Steel Roof
Diana Szetu is proving that a woman can successfully own, operate and expand her own steel roofing supplies business despite facing fierce competition in a strongly male dominated world. Diana has 25 years' experience in the field and owns and runs Complete Roof Supplies, based in Sydney's southern suburb of Carlton. [Read more]
House owner Anthony Van Emerek and Innovative Steel Buildings owners Robyn and Geoff Stephens
18 May 05 Innovative Steel Buildings Turn Heads in Bendigo
Bendigo building company Innovative Steel Buildings has lived up to its name by producing an attention grabbing all steel house complete with carport, garage and pergola. The three bedroom home is a showcase for products designed and constructed by the company. [Read more]
Adrian Apostolatos of Patioland, Hornsby, New south Wales
17 May 05 Northside Company Looks to Expand
A family run business is poised to expand its reach to other areas. Home improvements firm Patioland Hornsby is a manufacturer and installer of patios, carports, decks and glass rooms. [Read more]
Tim Jeffrey (left) and Peter Agoand of AllGal Garages and Car Ports
05 May 05 Kit Garage Firm Opens Doors on Asia
A Newcastle manufacturer and supplier of kit garages and car ports is ready to take its innovative products into South east Asian markets. "Our sales have primarily been to coastal and regional New South Wales, but word of mouth referrals have resulted in deliveries much further afield," said AllGal Garages general manager Mark Travis. [Read more]