BlueScope Steel - Spotlight on Steel Newsletter
Issue 58: June 2006 Archives Subscribe www.bluescopesteel.com.au

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NEWSLETTER CONTENTS

1. Queensland Company Uses its Own Resources to Tap Mining Boom
2. COLORBOND® steel - 40 Years and Building Beautifully
3. Air Ride Wind Fires Up For BlueScope Steel's New Furnace
4. BlueScope Steel Supports Ian Kiernan's Latest Challenge
5. Fun Facts

This Month's Feature Article
1. Queensland Company Uses its Own Resources to Tap Mining Boom

Queensland steel fabrication company, Queensland Steel Products, has used its reputation for quality and on time delivery to win a growing slice of the resources industry business. The company now has preferred supplier status with BHP Billiton, Queensland Magnesium, Austrak and GL&V Dorr Oliver and have completed fabrication work for a number of other major companies. Find out why they use XLERPLATE® steel at:

Fabricated Moulds Made From XLERPLATE® steel

http://www.bluescopesteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=58Mining


2. COLORBOND® steel - 40 Years and Building Beautifully

1966 was a big year for Australia. The dollar replaced the pound as decimal currency was introduced, married women were allowed to work for the Commonwealth Public Service for the first time, and Sydney Opera House architect Jørn Utzon returned to Denmark under controversy. Also in that year, an Australian icon was born. COLORBOND® steel was launched and began its inexorable rise to become one of the country's favourite building materials. Read more at:
http://www.bluescopesteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=58Birthday


3. Air Ride Wind Fires Up For BlueScope Steel's New Furnace

South Australian manufacturer, Air Ride Wind has fabricated vital components for the A$100 million expansion of BlueScope Steel's Port Kembla Steelworks. Air Ride Wind has supplied large ductwork and a section for the stack, as part of the expansion project which will increase the nominal capacity of the Hot Strip Mill at Port Kembla Steelworks from 2.4 to 2.8 million tonnes per annum. See the story at:
http://www.bluescopesteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=58Furnace


4. BlueScope Steel Supports Ian Kiernan's Latest Challenge

Clean Up Australia founder, Ian Kiernan AO, has created an award winning 1830s experience of Australian country life, with the assistance of modern products such as COLORBOND® steel, ZINCALUME® steel and BlueScope Water WATERPOINT® rainwater tanks. Ian's restoration of the Westham Farmhouse, Bathurst, has been recognised with the Energy Australia National Trust award for Conservation Built Heritage for a project under A$1 million. Read more at:
http://www.bluescopesteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=58Kiernan


5. Fast Facts...
  • Nearly half of all new homes in Australia have roofs made from COLORBOND® steel.
  • Over 80% of all Australian rainwater goods are made from COLORBOND® steel.
  • Approximately 6 million tonnes of COLORBOND® steel have been produced since 1966.
  • COLORBOND® steel is manufactured in BlueScope Steel's Port Kembla (NSW), Western Port (VIC) and Acacia Ridge (QLD) facilities.
  • Steel is 100% recyclable.
  • In 1966, COLORBOND® steel was available in 10 colours. This has increased over the years to 20 in 2003 when an advanced pre-painted coating technology was introduced and the colour names were trademarked.

Thanks for reading,

Matt Lynch
BlueScope Steel - Internet Manager


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