BlueScope Steel - Spotlight on Steel Newsletter
Issue 55: February 2006 Archives Subscribe www.bluescopesteel.com.au

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NEWSLETTER CONTENTS

1. Flexible Design An Award Winner
2. Lysaght Design And Construction Poised For Growth
3. LYSAGHT SupaZed® Solution For Rimco Eleventh Bunnings Store
4. XLERPLATE® steel Stores Melbourne Water
5. Ultra-Modern Technology Meets Country Charm
6. Fast Facts

This Month's Feature Article
1. Flexible Design An Award Winner

A house situated in Wembley Downs, Western Australia, has impressed judges at the recent Western Australian Housing Industry Awards after being recognised for its effective use of COLORBOND® steel and ZINCALUME® steel. The project has been highly commended, winning four awards. Read more at:

http://www.bluescopesteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=55AwardWinner


2. Lysaght Design And Construction Poised For Growth

Just over 12 months ago Lysaght Design and Construction Pty Ltd began business with a unique offer to architects, engineers and developers. Now, with several projects successfully completed and major work approaching the tendering stage, it is poised to enter a new phase of its development. Find out more at:
http://www.bluescopesteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=55Growth


3. LYSAGHT SupaZed® Solution For Rimco Eleventh Bunnings Store

Leading steel design and engineering firm, Rimco Building Systems has begun work on its eleventh Bunnings warehouse construction project at Caloundra on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The Warehouse is combining the benefits of its Rimco Tapered Beam system with those of the SupaZed® purlin system from BlueScope Lysaght. Read more at:
http://www.bluescopesteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=55Rimco


4. XLERPLATE® steel Stores Melbourne Water

One of Victoria's most experienced fabrication companies, E Brockman and Sons is working on the simultaneous construction of two major steel water tanks for Melbourne Water. Two tanks are to be constructed, a 33 megalitre storage tank at Mornington and a 53 megalitre storage tank at Frankston. Read more:
http://www.bluescopesteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=55Water


5. Ultra-Modern Technology Meets Country Charm

From quaint English farm cottages to rambling American ranch homes, Farm Houses of Australia recreates homes boasting authentic, period country character and charm, while offering modern style and flexibility. The company uses the latest computer technology to help bring designs to three dimensional life for clients. Read details at:
http://www.bluescopesteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=55CountryCharm


6. Fast Facts...
  • The origins of Valentine's Day trace back to the ancient Roman celebration of Lupercalia. Held on February 15, Lupercalia honoured the gods Lupercus and Faunus, as well as the legendary founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus.
  • Approximately 1 billion Valentine's Day cards are sent each year, with around 85 percent of all valentines purchased by women.
  • The oldest known Valentine card is on display at the British Museum and was written in 1415. It was a poem written by Charles, Duke of Orleans to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London following his capture at the Battle of Agincourt.
  • Symbols of Valentine's Day are: Cupid (The Roman God of Love), Doves, Love Birds, Roses, Hearts, Arrows and Lacy Doilies.

Thanks for reading,

Matt Lynch
BlueScope Steel - Internet Manager


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