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XLERPLATE® steel brand usage guidelines
17 Dec 10 XLERPLATE® steel brand usage guidelines
Our guidelines will assist you in maximising the value of the XLERPLATE® steel brand in your business communications. [Read more]
Using The Latest Colour Trends To Warm Your Winter Garden, Fence made from COLORBOND® in colour RIVERSAND®, supplied by Bluescope Steel
20 Apr 10 Using The Latest Colour Trends To Warm Your Winter Garden
As the lustre of summer and spring fade away, a dull and brown winter slowly creeps into the garden. Trees and plants can become stripped and bare, leaving the garden looking dreary and boring. However, this needn’t be how the garden welcomes winter. [Read more]
Twin-head high definition plasma machine, one of the profiling capabilities that Adelaide Profile Services offers.
09 Dec 09 Adelaide Profile Services
The profiling of wind tower anchor rings is just one of the many diverse projects currently being undertaken by South Australian company, Adelaide Profile Services. [Read more]
At a cost of A$372 million, the completion of the reline now makes BlueScope Steel’s No.5 Blast Furnace a world-class asset, capable of delivering sustained productivity.
09 Dec 09 Firing up the furnace
After five and a half years of planning and two million man hours from more than 3,000 workers, the reline of BlueScope Steel's No. 5 Blast Furnace at Port Kembla steelworks is complete and 'blown in'. [Read more]
Carbon Reduction Institute
08 Dec 09 10 Tips For A Good Investment In Home Energy Reduction
The Carbon Reduction Institute is committed to enabling every individual and organisation to take real and effective action to reduce their impact on the climate. Their mission is to create and initiate greenhouse gas reduction strategies and to drive business and individuals to do the same. [Read more]
Steel frame made from TRUECORE® steel
07 Dec 09 Affordable Homes In Healthy Condition
With financial concerns becoming a growing consideration for home-builders, TRUECORE® steel framed kit homes can make perfect sense. [Read more]
Iconic Australian brands COLORBOND® steel and ZINCALUME® steel are featured in the new Corrugated Iron stamp collection from Australian Post.
01 Dec 09 COLORBOND® steel Featured In Australia Post Corrugated Iron Stamp Collection
Iconic Australian brands COLORBOND® steel and ZINCALUME® steel are featured in the new Corrugated Iron stamp collection from Australian Post which pays homage to Australia's love affair with corrugated iron. [Read more]
BlueScope Steel Launches New BER micro site is an invaluable resource for designers, architects and builders providing information on COLORBOND® steel, ZINCALUME® steel, GALVASPAN® steel and TRUECORE® steel in line with BER priorities.
30 Nov 09 BlueScope Steel Launches New BER Micro Site
BlueScope Steel has launched a new micro site specifically developed for designers, architects and builders working on Building Education Revolution (BER) projects. [Read more]
COLORBOND® steel with Thermatech® helps your roof and your home stay cooler in summer by reflecting more of the sun’s heat and keeping it out of your home
03 Nov 09 Thermatech® Solar Reflectance Technology Wins Commended At BPN Environ Sustainability Awards
Thermatech® solar reflectance technology, the latest technological advancement from BlueScope Steel, won a Highly Commended award in the Innovation of the Year category at the 2009 BPN Environ Sustainability Awards. [Read more]
Roofing made from COLORBOND® steel
18 Aug 09 BlueScope Steel Offers Residential Roofing Solution for Victorian Bushfire Zones
BlueScope Steel has tested and will shortly publish a new roofing system that can be used by residents in extreme bushfire zones to rebuild their homes in accordance with the strict new Australian Standard for the Construction of Buildings in Bushfire Prone Areas. [Read more]