BlueScope Steel - Spotlight on Steel Newsletter
Issue 44: January 2005 Archives Subscribe www.bluescopesteel.com.au

Welcome to "Spotlight on Steel" - a monthly electronic newsletter, delivering the latest steel initiatives, product news, information and promotions at BlueScope Steel, to members of the BlueScope Steel Website.

NEWSLETTER CONTENTS

1. A New Horizon For Steel Roofing
2. International Grade Comparison Tool

3. Modern Transport Gateway To Western Sydney
4. Power And Water Finds Perfect Purlin Solution
5. A New Challenge for XLERCOIL®
6. Ramm's Building Design Awarded Trifecta With COLORBOND® Steel
7. Win 5 Days for 2 In Japan With ZINCALUME® Steel
8. Fast Facts

This Month's Feature Article
1. A New Horizon For Steel Roofing

A new A$30 million development in Melbourne's west has recently reached a successful completion, with help from leading Melbourne builders, L.U. Simon, and BlueScope Lysaght. The project, called the Horizon Apartments, is an exclusive complex consisting of 47 apartments and 49 townhouses, all overlooking the Maribyrnong River, with panoramic views of the city skyline. Read more about the use of BlueScope Lysaght products in this project:

http://www.bluescopesteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=44horizon


2. International Grade Comparison Tool

BlueScope Steel often receives enquiries from our customers wanting to compare international plate steel grades to XLERPLATE® grades. There is now a user-friendly online tool to help you find the information you need. To use the 'International Grade Comparison Tool', simply type in your project information, select the location of the grade origin, the specification and grade/s to be compared. The 'International Grade Comparison Tool' will then provide you with comparable BlueScope Steel grades. To log in and use this tool:
http://www.bluescopesteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=44grade


3. Modern Transport Gateway To Western Sydney

An important new project in Parramatta will provide commuters with a clean and modern transport gateway to Western Sydney, with the help of local steel fabrication firm, Adua Engineering, and XLERPLATE®. The new Parramatta Transport Interchange and upgrade of Parramatta Railway Station are currently under construction and is due for completion by 2006. Read the advantages of using XLERPLATE®:
http://www.bluescopesteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=44gateway


4. Power And Water Finds Perfect Purlin Solution

Power and Water, the Northern Territory's premium provider of electricity, water and sewerage services, is currently undertaking a major overhaul of its main operational depot, with the help of BlueScope Lysaght. Power and Water boasts an impressive track record in electricity generation, power transmission and distribution networks, water and sewerage services, rural and remote services, and retail services. Read more on the use of LYSAGHT® Zed and Cee Purlins:
http://www.bluescopesteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=44power


5. A New Challenge For XLERCOIL®

Australia's leading tractor attachment specialist, Challenge Implements, is maintaining its tradition of world class engineering excellence and innovation, with the help of XLERCOIL®. In keeping with the company's strong commitment to continuous improvement, research and development, Challenge Implements has used strong, lightweight XLERCOIL® steel which was cooperatively developed by Challenge Implements and BlueScope Steel. Read more:
http://www.bluescopesteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=44challenge


6. Ramm's Building Design Awarded Trifecta With COLORBOND® Steel

Gary Ramm, owner of Ramm's Building Design of Western Australia chose to use COLORBOND® steel as a feature design throughout his latest project, the Hatter Residence in Esperance, located on the south east coast of Western Australia. Ramm's Building Design was presented with three awards at the Western Australia Building Designers Association State Design Awards which were held on 29th October 2004. Read how COLORBOND® Steel was used:
http://www.bluescopesteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=44ramms


7. Win 5 Days For 2 In Japan With ZINCALUME® Steel
       Hurry! Entries Close Soon

If you're an architect, designer, builder or roofer who has specified or used ZINCALUME® steel during the past 12 months, this is your chance to win an unforgettable return trip to Japan. Includes 4 nights in Tokyo plus an overnight stay at the Benesse Art Site, designed by world-renowned architect Tadao Ando. Simply tell us: What is the new maximum roofing warranty for ZINCALUME® steel? Entries close 28/02/2005. Click below to enter and for full terms and conditions:

http://www.bluescopesteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=44japan

Permit Nos: NSW TPL04/9829; VIC 04/2757; ACT TP04/3846; NT 04/10838; SA T04/3759


8. Fast Facts...
  • Australia is the only nation to occupy an entire continent.
  • Australia is the flattest and (after Antarctica) driest of continents.
  • Australia has an area of 7 682 300 square kilometres.
  • Australia has a coastline of 36 735 kilometres.
  • Uluru covers an area of 3.3 square kilometres.
  • Australia Day, 26 January, marks the date in 1788 when Captain Arthur Phillip, sailed into Port Jackson (Sydney Cove). Phillip formally took possession of the eastern part of the continent for England and established a settlement, now Australia's largest city, Sydney.

Thanks for reading,

Matt Lynch
BlueScope Steel - Internet Manager


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