Orrcon Steel News

Our communities are our homes. We have been shocked and saddened by the devastation and loss of life caused by the horrendous bushfires which continue to threaten many regions and communities across Australia.

Orrcon Steel’s parent company BlueScope recognise their social responsibility to reduce their environmental impact. 

“Caring for the environment is the cornerstone statement in our bond, which guides the decisions we make at BlueScope each day,” BlueScope CEO Mark Vassella said. 

This is further evidenced by BlueScope holding both the WorldSteel Climate Action Program certificate and the ‘ISO14001 Environmental Management System’ certificate.  

Orrcon Steel’s parent company BlueScope recognise their social responsibility to reduce their environmental impact. 

“Caring for the environment is the cornerstone statement in our bond, which guides the decisions we make at BlueScope each day,” BlueScope CEO Mark Vassella said. 

This is further evidenced by BlueScope holding both the WorldSteel Climate Action Program certificate and the ‘ISO14001 Environmental Management System’ certificate.  

When Richard Whipp owner of Wip Construction was first notified that he had won the Upgrade Your Work Life Balance monthly prize he thought it was a practical joke.

“Once it had sunk in of course it made me feel very lucky,” he said.

As the May winner of Orrcon Steel and Metalcorp’s Upgrade Your Work Life Balance promotion, Mr Whipp was given the choice of five monthly prizes, valued at up to $1,500.

He chose the DJI Mavic Pro Drone, which he intends to use for both business and recreational purposes.

When it comes to manufacturing furniture for the education sector Woods Furniture top the class.

Providing classroom seating, security lockers and student desks for around 3,500 schools around Australia, Woods Furniture has been creating flexible learning environments since 1953.

A long-term customer of Orrcon Steel, the Victorian based business sources a variety of steel sections from the Orrcon Steel Westall Distribution Centre.

Woods Furniture Director Tony Rogers said, “Working with Orrcon Steel allows us to develop our own steel profiles easily.

Travis Sayers, owner of TJ Sheds has been a customer of Orrcon Steel for over five years.

Recently he became April’s monthly winner of the Upgrade Your Work Life Balance promotion, taking home an iPad Pro with Pen, which was valued at $1400.

“I have a keen interest in astrophotography and the iPad will allow me to remotely control my telescope. This will assist with my exploration, making my time away from work even more enjoyable,” he said.

When it comes to manufacturing Australian made gym equipment, Roysen Engineering and Australian Barbell Company are doing the heavy lifting.

Roysen Engineering has been a loyal customer of Orrcon Steel for many years and manufactures a vast range of premium quality fitness gym equipment for its sister business, Australian Barbell Company.

Australian Barbell Company is a main player for some of Australia’s most elite sporting teams.

Geelong Farmer Geoff Rees was “stoked” he bought some Australian made Cattleyards last month.

It was a day just like any other for the busy farmer. “I was in a hurry and went into Metalcorp to pick up some Cattleyards.

I entered the competition and never thought too much about it,” he said.

A month later Geoff Rees’ name was drawn from random in the national promotion and he had become the first monthly prize winner.

Metalcorp and Orrcon Steel are advocating for a greater work life balance within the rural and manufacturing sectors.

In their latest promotion ‘Upgrade Your Work Life Balance,’ customers have the chance to win thousands of dollars of prizes.

There are three options for the grand prize and they are all valued at $10,000 each.

These options include a Quintrex Tinny, a $10,000 travel voucher, or a Cross Fire UTV.

Discovery Horse Floats (DHF) aren’t a one trick pony when it comes to manufacturing custom-built horse trailers.

Using quality Australian made Orrcon Steel, DHF work closely with leading race trainers, equine professionals and equestrian riders.

Owner Jeff Figgins says DHF takes pride in the fundamental values of safety first and premium quality.

“Working with Australian steel allows us to pioneer leading edge options such as adjustable horse bay tracking systems, taller interior heights for heavier horses and up front living concepts,” he said.

Just 24 hours after announcing Orrcon Steel and Metalcorp are continuing links with Mark Winterbottom for the 2019 Supercars season, there has been an overwhelming show of support across social media.

Jason C said, “glad they stuck by you mate you've been a great ambassador for them and good to see loyalty in this day and age.”

A look inside Laser Central’s new facility in Richlands, Queensland is a sneak peek into the future of the steel industry.

Laser Central are at the forefront of technology, where laser cutting machines can cut, etch, engrave, bevel and shape with total precision, even when using alloy or high tensile steel.

Laser processing is efficient, there’s minimal waste and the variety of shapes can create new ways to manufacture steel products.

Seeing the ‘Tru Laser Tube 7000’ machine in action was something to marvel at.

Since 1984 Paulger Engineering has built a reputation within the Australian transport industry for manufacturing quality custom built truck bodies.

Paulger Engineering’s truck bodies adhere tightly to Australian Design Rules (ADR) and sources Australian made steel to ensure truck frames are made for Australian conditions.

Owner Robert Paulger has been a loyal customer of Orrcon Steel, dating back to when the business was known as Welded Tube Mills.

“Because of what we build, we need to use quality structural steel,” Mr Paulger said.

Beaudesert Exhaust’s manufacturing facility in the Scenic Rim region of South East Queensland make some of the most complex bends in aluminised coated, mild-steel & stainless-steel tube to suit customised exhaust systems.

It’s a steel maze of twists and turns, catering for after-market four-wheel drive exhaust systems Australia wide.

Using Orrcon Steel’s Aluminium Coated Mild Steel (ACMS) in sizes 31.8mm to 101.6mm, Beaudesert Exhaust are able to manufacture exhaust systems without crimping or compromising tube diameter.

Orrcon Steel has developed a Corporate Profile, which shares our journey, our product range, our certifications and our core values.

Orrcon Steel General Manager Tony Schreiber said, “The Corporate Profile shares an insight into how we operate. We understand that our future success is determined by the ongoing support and success of our customers.”

With our partnerships built on strong business relationships, our Corporate Profile is everything you need to know about Orrcon Steel at your fingertips.

Australian-made BlueScope and Orrcon steel products are being used in a multi-million dollar cane bin manufacturing project by Australia’s biggest sugar producer - Wilmar Sugar Australia.

After deciding to bring manufacturing of its cane bins back in-house in 2016, Wilmar Sugar sought out a steel supplier that could keep up with the mass supply and tight deadlines the project would demand.

In the steel industry traceability and transparency are vital to ensuring that customers can make informed decisions about where their steel products have come from.

Orrcon Steel is proudly Australian made and the ability to trace Orrcon Steel’s tubular products all the way back to its source – BlueScope’s Port Kembla steel mill - gives customers confidence and trust in the quality of its steel. Port Kembla Steelworks was made famous in 1985 as the setting for the film-clip of the song ‘Working Class Man,’ by ARIA Hall of Fame inductee Jimmy Barnes.

Our customer service team is often asked about the characteristics of BROADSPEC® Pipe. To help with these enquires we have put together details regarding the manufacturing process, the product testing and the end-use purposes of the product.  

What is BROADSPEC® Pipe?

Orrcon Steel is committed to meeting the manufacturing demands of the automotive industry, with new Aluminium Coated Mild Steel products (ACMS) being trialled at our Precision Mill in O'Sullivan Beach South Australia.

Working with suppliers, Orrcon Steel has been trialling an Extra Deep Drawing Steel (EDDS) to improve our ACMS products, which are most commonly used in vehicle exhausts systems.

The new EDDS ACMS are manufactured in a range of tube sizes, such as, 19x1.2, 44.5x1.6, 51x1.6, 63.5x1.6, 76.2x1.6, 88.9x1.6 & 101.6x1.6.