Tag: steel
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.
ARENA, Australian gov’t inject $59M into hydrogen and low emissions iron & steel research
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced $59.1 million in funding for 21 research projects aimed at advancing renewable hydrogen and low emissions iron and steel technologies.
UNSW expert urges action to reduce construction’s carbon footprint in Australia
In a recent statement, a leading expert from UNSW emphasised the urgent need for measures to mitigate the environmental impact of construction in Australia.
Cairns steel fabricator business secures $720,000 manufacturing grant
CSF Industries, a prominent steel manufacturer based in Cairns, is poised for significant growth following the approval of a $720,000 manufacturing grant from the Queensland Government.
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Circular beds: Revolutionising sustainable bedding in Australia
A new wave of innovation is transforming the Australian manufacturing sector, with sustainability at its core. ROBOVOID, in collaboration with Swinburne University, GT Recycling, and Sustainability Victoria, has developed a groundbreaking bed base made entirely from recycled plastic.
