Orrcon Steel Manufacturing has presented its new Unanderra Pipe and Tube Mill, which the NSW Minister officially opened for Planning and Public Spaces and Member for Wollongong Paul Scully and Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery.
BlueScope reported that the event featured photos capturing the essence of the facility that will supply crucial materials for renewable energy infrastructure.
Notable figures included Chair, BlueScope, Jane M. AM; National Marketing and Innovation Manager and event MC, Orrcon Steel, Lester Kirkwood; Managing Director and CEO, BlueScope, Mark Vassella; Chief Executive, Australian Steel Products, Tania Archibald; and General Manager, Orrcon Steel, Tony Schreiber.
The launch of the Unanderra mill marked a significant milestone for Orrcon Steel, which joined the BlueScope group of companies ten years ago.
This achievement underscores the benefits of sustained investment and the importance of building sovereign capability to deliver increased local content for Australia’s infrastructure, commercial building, transport, and energy sectors.
The state-of-the-art mill, featuring advanced robotics and automation, can produce up to 90 metres of tubular product per minute, including large circular, square, and rectangular hollow sections up to 10 inches in diameter.
This new facility extends Orrcon Steel’s existing range from its mills in Salisbury, QLD, and O’Sullivan Beach, SA, replacing larger sections previously imported into Australia.
Special commendations were given to the teams at Orrcon Steel and BlueScope for their dedication to making this project a reality, with particular recognition of Brendan McNally (Unanderra Manufacturing Manager) for his tireless efforts in overseeing and ensuring the project’s successful completion.