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We were excited to contribute to the annual "townhall" meeting by i3net (Illawarra Innovative Industry Network) in Wollongong, which provided an overview of our planned and current projects in Australia. It also gave attendees the opportunity to meet and network with some of our senior managers. Watch a summary video of the event below!   You'll see and hear from Bianca Perry (CEO, i3net) and Lisa Byleveld (Board Member, i3net and General Manager, DBC Group Australia), along with the following BlueScope people who were panellists on the day: Brendan McNally (Unanderra Manufacturing Manager, Orrcon Steel | Manufacturing); Chris Page (Head of Future Technologies); David Scott (General Manager Manufacturing); Greg Baldock (Manager Hot Mills); and Steve Shaw (Group Leader Capital Development and Engineering).   We thank i3net for organising a fantastic event and all attendees for their engagement and questions on the day. See an earlier photo post about the event by i3net here on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gssQ_aja   To learn more about some of the projects and resources that were mentioned, follow the links below:   • No. 6 Blast Furnace reline updates — https://lnkd.in/gQ9-8nBf; • Unanderra Pipe and Tube Mill — https://lnkd.in/gFQwb3mB; and • FY2024 Sustainability Reporting Suite, detailing our global path to net zero — https://lnkd.in/etZ6wr5t.   #BlueScope #CreatingStrength #manufacturing #sustainability #events #networking #projects

In September, we had the pleasure of participating again in Sports Ready by The Disability Trust, which has been proudly supported by BlueScope since 2004 and through the BlueScopeWIN Community Partnership for more than a decade. Held in Wollongong, Australia, the gala day brings local schools together so that students can take part in a range of sporting activities. Watch a video below about the event, which features Amy Carroll from The Disability Trust discussing its benefits; you'll also discover how previous participants are now helping to run Sports Ready, creating opportunities for the next generation.   Find more information about BlueScopeWIN Community Partners: https://lnkd.in/gQzR4egU   Visit our website to discover our global community investment framework: https://lnkd.in/gnQyEVd2   #BlueScope #TheDisabilityTrust #sport #community #CreatingStrength

In late 2023, communities in Western Australia were reconnected after a crucial bridge on the Kimberley region's only major highway was destroyed in catastrophic floods. Completed six months ahead of schedule, the new Fitzroy River Bridge features BlueScope's REDCOR® weathering steel, which is used in many applications from structural to non-structural applications such as façades, screens, sculptures and noise-wall barriers. Now the longest weathering-steel bridge in Australia, the new crossing marks a significant milestone in the region's recovery and has become a point of pride for local communities.    Join Craig Nealon from our BlueScope media team as he takes us on a journey to explore this significant piece of infrastructure first-hand. Watch the video below to see how this project came to life, thanks to the dedication and innovation of the BlueScope team and our partners.   The Fitzroy Bridge Alliance project was awarded WA Project of the Year at the WA Engineering Excellence Awards on September 18, 2024, and was praised as 'a shining example of engineering excellence'. Read the original media release by Engineers Australia: https://lnkd.in/gerJ_gim   Learn more about REDCOR® weathering steel and additional steel products: https://lnkd.in/ga6fee_w Also, to get a behind-the-scenes view of the manufacturing process, watch our #FocusOn episode about BlueScope Welded Products in Unanderra, NSW: https://lnkd.in/gW9da5ve   We extend our heartfelt thanks to Daniel Davis (Senior Product Manager - Commercial and Civil Construction) and further BlueScope employees across our Australian product innovation and distribution teams for contributing to this story. #BlueScope #CreatingStrength #REDCOR #WeatheringSteel #WA #steel #manufacturing

In partnership with Workplace Learning, Mindflight7, Fizzics Education and the Illawarra Academy of STEM Excellence, we were excited to host a STEM Immersion Day for high school students at the Inside Industry PK Visitor Centre in Port Kembla, Australia. In addition to a tour of our facilities, students had the chance to participate in scientific and VR-based activities, showing how STEM theory can be put into practice in advanced #manufacturing. The program has had a positive impact on students, with some expressing their aspirations to pursue careers in STEM fields like mechanical #engineering, as well as considering cadetships with companies like BlueScope. Watch a highlight video of the event below, featuring testimonials from the following attendees and organisers (in alphabetical order): Andrew Stirling (Organisational Development Business Partner for Manufacturing, BlueScope); Beau Roberts (student); Emma Harris (student); Hannah Sciberras (Science Teacher, Holy Spirit College); Marty Burgess (CEO, Workplace Learning); Michaela Langbridge (student); and Russ Taunton (Illawarra Academy of STEM Excellence). Visit our website to discover BlueScope career opportunities around the world: https://lnkd.in/gmKauXYq Learn more about our presence and community engagement in Australia's Illawarra region: https://lnkd.in/gN3M7UuT #BlueScope #CreatingStrength #STEM #AI #VR #education #innovation #careers

We thank everyone across BlueScope in Australia who participated in our recent activities for #RUOKDay! Watch a video montage of events and get-togethers below, with clips and images submitted by our people.   R U OK? is an Australian charity that promotes public health and encourages everyone to connect meaningfully with the people around them and lend support to those in their world who may be struggling. It's a reminder that a conversation can change a life.   Also, to emphasise that such important conversations shouldn't only be held on one day each year, the video includes footage of a special Rail R U OK?Day that was held in our Cringila Yard at the Port Kembla Steelworks in April of this year. Rolling stock operators assembled to sound their horns in remembrance of lives that have been lost more broadly across the rail sector.   At BlueScope, we're committed to creating a safe, healthy and inclusive workplace that values diversity, inspires creativity, supports capability and reflects the communities where we live and work. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d7h8sR-c   #BlueScope #HealthAndWellbeing #CreatingStrength #RUOKDay

Watch our short video featuring Gretta Theobald Stephens (Chief Executive Climate Change & Sustainability), who introduces our FY2024 sustainability reporting suite, including our Sustainability Report, second Climate Action Report and Modern Slavery Statement. In line with Our Purpose—to create and inspire smart solutions in steel to strengthen communities for the future—the reporting suite details the projects that our people are working on to progress climate action and sustainable ways of working. Read the reports here: https://bit.ly/47udKu5 #BlueScope #sustainability #ClimateAction #CreatingStrength #steel #manufacturing

We were proud to have our Australian Steel Products (ASP) business recognised with 'Award 7: Best WHS Learning & Professional Development Program' at the Australian Workplace Health & Safety Awards (AIHS)! The award was in recognition of the Empowering Safe & Healthy Teams program, which is a comprehensive safety and well-being leadership initiative that was co-designed and facilitated by Resilience Health and Safety. The program is intended to enhance the skills and safety culture of our leaders at ASP. We thank all of the BlueScope people who have participated in and contributed to the development of the program—a fantastic achievement! Not to mention, we congratulate all of the other finalists and award recipients who were featured at this special event. See a recent post by AIHS to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gXc6raZ4 From left to right, those included in the group image from the night are: Lauren McColl (Health and Safety Professional); Sophia Urlich (Legal Counsel); Rebecca Roberts (General Manager, People); Sally Jones (BBC HSE Manager); Troy Williams (HSE Manager - Governance); and Nicole Malm (Health and Well-being Manager).   Discover how we strive for safe, healthy and inclusive workplaces across our global BlueScope sites: https://lnkd.in/gGaz7gCX #BlueScope #CreatingStrength #safety #event #HealthAndWellbeing

It’s an honour for our Managing Director and CEO, Mark Vassella, to be recognised by the American Australian Association. We know that steel is essential to building a strong future for our communities, and in North America, we are making this happen by growing our businesses through sustainable operations. As Mark said at the event, 'Long may our success in North America continue'. Learn more about our businesses and brands in North America here on LinkedIn: - ASC Profiles - BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. - BlueScope Coated Products - BlueScope Properties Group - BlueScope Recycling and Materials - Butler Manufacturing - North Star BlueScope Steel - Steelscape - Varco Pruden Buildings #BlueScope #CreatingStrength #manufacturing #steel #sustainability

Last week on 21 August, we had the pleasure of welcoming delegates and the organising committee of the Australia India Youth Dialogue (AIYD) to our Western Sydney Service Centre (WSSC) for their 2024 event. We have been a proud supporter of this initiative since 2018, which brings together 15 of the best and brightest minds from both countries for an annual conference on how the Australia-India relationship may be strengthened. Watch a video of the event below, which shows attendees enjoying a Q&A session and a behind-the-scenes tour of our plant. In order of appearance, you’ll hear from Gretta Theobald Stephens (Chief Executive Climate Change and Sustainability) and Tim Dwyer (AIYD Steering Committee), along with attendees Puja Ganguli, Jacob Choi and Zainab Kakal. More specifically, Gretta addressed the group with a discussion about the future of talent, updates on our decarbonisation pathway and insights into our joint venture, Tata BlueScope Steel. We thank everyone at WSSC for making this visit so memorable and include special mentions for the following people at BlueScope (in alphabetical order): Andreas Obermaier (Reliability Engineer); Aola Ghoneim (Electrical Automation Engineer); Arvind Chavan (Technical and Development Engineer); David Jenkins (Manager Government Relations); Heath Williams (Asset Team Manager); Joyce Abi Nader (Mechanical Engineer); Matthew Burke (Manufacturing Manager); Michael Papworth (Team Manager); Mohammed Achaechi (Manufacturing Operations Leader), Natalie Al-Aaraj (Business and Operations Support) and Peter Brouwer (Principal Technologist). Stay tuned for updates on our collaboration and initiatives. Together, we're not only shaping the future of steel but also fostering global partnerships that pave the way for a sustainable future. Learn more about sustainability at BlueScope: https://lnkd.in/ggtczShq #BlueScope #CreatingStrength #AIYD2024 #Australia #India

Watch our latest SteelShort, which shows an amazing fly-through of the Orrcon Steel | Manufacturing pipe and tube mill in Unanderra, Australia!   You can also watch the earlier announcement video here on LinkedIn, with details of the launch of this state-of-the-art facility in July 2024: https://lnkd.in/gi__9MdB   ---   This SteelShort was adapted from an original video by Orrcon Steel, in collaboration with The Video Box. Visit the Orrcon Steel | Manufacturing website to learn more about the Unanderra mill and see the video (with explanatory labels along on the production line): https://lnkd.in/gDJig8de   #BlueScope #OrrconSteel #SteelShorts #CreatingStrength #steel #manufacturing #renewables