Tag: steel
Manufacturing efficiency boosted at Abrolhos Steel with Konecranes upgrade
Western Australia’s breakbulk steel distributor, Abrolhos Steel, has upgraded its manufacturing operations in Geraldton with the installation of a new Konecranes 5-tonne CXT crane, replacing a 30-year-old unit that had become increasingly difficult to maintain.
Weld Australia urges gov’t to enforce inspections on imported steel
Weld Australia has urged the Federal Government to establish a national inspection regime for imported fabricated steel and other high-risk products, warning that the current lack of independent compliance checks poses a serious threat to public safety.
Collie’s transition to new industries powering ahead with major project milestones
Collie’s transformation into a hub for future industries continues to gain momentum, with several milestone developments positioning the Western Australian town at the forefront of the state’s industrial transition.
Australian steel industry pushes for tariff relief amid US trade measures
The Australian steel industry will continue seeking relief from the United States' 25 per cent tariff on steel and aluminium imports, following confirmation that the tariff will proceed.
BlueScope appointed as advisor to Whyalla Steelworks administrators
BlueScope has confirmed its appointment as a steelmaking advisor to the administrators of the Whyalla Steelworks group, offering technical and operational support as the administration process unfolds.
Australia’s top steel designs celebrated at nat’l awards
Australia’s most innovative and striking steel designs were celebrated at the 2024 Australian Steel Institute (ASI) National Steel Excellence Awards, held at Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf in Sydney.
New tool steel from Sandvik revolutionises high-temperature manufacturing
Sandvik, a global leader in metal powder technologies, announced the launch of Osprey HWTS 50, an advanced hot-work tool steel powder designed for laser-based Additive Manufacturing (AM).
UNSW leads Australian-German collaboration on hydrogen and green metals initiative
UNSW Sydney researchers have released a report exploring the feasibility of collaboration between Australia and Germany on hydrogen and green metals, as part of the Federal Government’s Green Metals for Sustainable Steel from Australia and Germany (SuSteelAG) initiative.
NSW government approves $650M BlueScope upgrade
The NSW Government has granted planning approval for a refurbishment of BlueScope’s 60-year-old plate mill, aiming to boost production, invigorate the state’s economy, and...
Rio Tinto injects $215M in low-emission steelmaking hub in WA
Rio Tinto announced an investment of $215 million into a research and development facility in a bid to spearhead global efforts in reducing emissions within the steel industry.
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