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XLERPLATE® steel was used in the main transverse beams of the shiplift platform structure; the bedplate (frame) and drums of the hoists; and the trestles and trolleys on the transfer system.
14 October 2010 A multitude of XLERPLATE® steel applications
RPG Australia supplies heavy steel components to the steel fabrication, engineering, construction and manufacturing industries, so it is used to challenging projects. [Read more]
Melbourne's newest bypass uses nearly 800 tonnes of GALVABOND® Steel.
05 July 2010 Vivid Steel Colours Melbourne's Newest Bypass
Nearly 800 tonnes of GALVABOND® steel are providing a colourful visual identity for the unique noise barrier panels on the four lane Deer Park Bypass in Western Melbourne. [Read more]
Bridge spans and trestles at Port Headland, manufactured using Grade 350 and 350Z XLERPLATE® steel. These will be used to construct the Pilbara rail network.
04 December 2009 Pilbara project continues long association
PIC is marking its 40th anniversary this year by continuing to supply key components to major resource projects. [Read more]
Croydon Railway Station in Queensland uses roofing and wall cladding made from ZINCALUME® steel in LYSAGHT CUSTOM ORB® profile.
28 March 2007 Steel Station Keeps Gulf Tropics In Line
While architects throughout Australia select steel for a variety of aesthetic and energy saving reasons, Ipswich architect Bruce Buchanan believes steel was the only material he could logically specify for this public transport project. [Read more]
Construction of the iron ore screening plant at Dampier involved over 4,000 tonnes of 250 Grade XLERPLATE® steel and rolled steel sections
25 October 2006 AGC out to Repeat its Dampier Port Upgrade Success
Western Australian based AGC Industries Pty Ltd (AGC) is adding to the growing national expertise in the development of bulk shipping, handling and treatment facilities during the current minerals boom. [Read more]
Trough girders made from 350L15 Grade XLERPLATE® steel on Melbourne's Eastlink project.
31 August 2006 Steel Solution Speeds Major Eastlink Bridges
Victorian company GVP Fabricators Pty Ltd has moved from the supply and erection of steel for a major new Melbourne high-rise building to the fabrication and supply of trough girders for Melbourne's massive Eastlink project. [Read more]
Tristar Industries' side tipper trailer uses XLERPLATE® steel in its design
02 June 2006 Tough Trailers Carry Tristar Industries to Success
Darwin company Tristar Industries Pty Ltd has a 30 year history to back its claim that remoteness from major markets is no barrier to success. [Read more]
XLERPLATE® steel was used to add a third deck for the rail cars which are used as motor vehicle transporters on the Adelaide to Perth rail line
15 May 2006 Blacksmithing in 1908, Steel Fabrication Now
Port Pirie, company S.J. Cheesman Engineering began business as a blacksmith shop in 1908 when supplying materials for horseless carriages was just beginning as an industry. [Read more]
The new Parramatta Transport Interchange and upgrade of Parramatta Railway Station uses girders fabricated from XLERPLATE®,
06 January 2006 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®. [Read more]
The A$260 million Adelaide airport redevelopment is constructed using LYSAGHT® Zed & Cee Purlins, and XLERPLATE® steel structural beams.
21 December 2005 Airport takes off with BlueScope Lysaght & XLERPLATE®
Construction on Australia's newest and most efficient airport passenger terminal is off to a flying start, with the help of established Adelaide based steel fabricators, Manuele Engineers, and BlueScope Steel. [Read more]