1. EDI Rail Keeps Rolling With XLERPLATE®
2. Proud Australian Company Forges Ahead
3. Wind Towers a Breeze For Air Ride Technology
4. The Cutting Edge of Laser Technology
5. Did You Know...?

Work is on track at EDI Rail's workshop in Port Augusta, South Australia. This well established Australian company is busy with the production of large numbers of rolling stock to be used on the recently constructed Alice to Darwin rail link. Each 80 metre long five-pack wagons weigh 63 tonnes. A 22 metre long locomotive weighs 130 tonnes. All up, 2,300 tonnes of steel will be used for the wagons, and 20 tonnes of steel will be used for the locomotives. To see why BHP Steel was the first choice for steel supply on this project, visit:

http://www.bhpsteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=29edi

It's business as usual at the Tieman Industries headquarters in Keon Park, Victoria. Though celebrating its 50th year in business, this well established Australian company has its gaze set firmly on the future. Today, Tieman is recognised as a leader in the production of bulk liquid road tankers. It's also one of Australia's leading suppliers of loading dock equipment, scissor lifts, tailgate loaders, and vehicle access lifts. Find out how Tieman Industries use XLERPLATE® steel to maintain this industry position:
http://www.bhpsteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=29proud

South Australian company, Air Ride Technology, are powering ahead in the fabrication of 34 wind towers for a new wind farm located at Millicent in south east South Australia. The first stage of the Lake Bonney project will cost over AU$100 million, and result in a total installed capacity of 70MW. It will be the largest wind farm in Australia. To find out more about this massive venture:
http://www.bhpsteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=29wind

Bristow Laser Systems is the only Australian owned company dedicated to the research, development, and manufacture of laser cutting systems. On average, Bristow Laser Systems produces about 12 machines a year. Depending on the model, each machine will use from 8 to 10 tonnes of steel in its manufacture. The quality of steel used for the base and body of these machines is integral to its performance, which is why Bristow Laser Systems has chosen to use Lasercut 250 XLERPLATE® and 350 XLERPLATE® from BHP Steel. For more information:
http://www.bhpsteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=29laser

With the Rugby Union World Cup kicking off in October, the fact theme for this month is Rugby Union. Did you know:

• Rugby, or at least one form of the game, is said to have been played in Australia since the 1820s, although the first club - the Sydney University Rugby Union Club - was not formed until 1864
• An Australian team played and won their first ever Test in June 1899 against a touring Great Britain side at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
• Australia, which is divided into six states and two territories, has more than 850 clubs and more than 30,000 seniors playing the game
• The first Rugby Union World Cup tournament was played between 16 teams in May and June 1987 in New Zealand and Australia
• The Rugby World Cup is now established as the third biggest sporting event behind the Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup

Thanks for reading,

Matt Lynch
BHP Steel - Internet Manager

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