Latest edition - July 2025

Get ready to explore the July 2025 edition of Steel Australia magazine.

Inside this issue, discover how Australia’s steel industry stands at the threshold of a generational opportunity, as the nation’s ambitious renewable energy targets fuel an unprecedented demand for steel-intensive infrastructure.

Learn how companies like Orrcon Steel Manufacturing, InfraBuild and BlueScope are contributing to the renewables transition.

Get exclusive insights on ASI members, including NEACH, Hayman Group and Brezac Constructions.

A message from the chair

After a challenging 12 months, 2025-2026 is shaping as a transformative year for the local steel industry and the ASI. A resilient and competitive industry is the ASI’s key focus. 

A message from the chief executive

The Australian Steel Institute (ASI) continues to stand firmly with our international counterparts in the fight against unfair trading practices impacting the global steel industry.

Tips to protect your super from scams

Scams are on the rise in Australia and as one of your biggest investments, your super can be an attractive target for scammers. Learn more about how to protect your super with these tips from AustralianSuper.

NEACH: building a future in complex infrastructure 

For nearly five decades, NEACH has been a constant in Queensland’s structural steel landscape. Founded in 1975, the business has evolved into a respected name in complex infrastructure delivery. 

Hayman Group: built on strength

With a focus on Australian manufacturing and engineering excellence, the Hayman Group continues to evolve, investing in cutting-edge technology and nurturing the next generation of skilled workers. 

Brezac Constructions: raising the bar

For nearly four decades, Brezac has delivered high-quality steel solutions across infrastructure, mining, gas, commercial and government projects, earning a reputation for reliability, capability and integrity.

Steel: the backbone of Australia’s renewable energy transition

Australia’s steel industry stands at the threshold of a generational opportunity, as the nation’s ambitious renewable energy targets fuel an unprecedented demand for steel. 

From mill to megawatt

With deep roots in Australian manufacturing and a vision sharpened by the realities of energy transition, Orrcon Steel Manufacturing is not only embracing the renewables revolution; it’s helping to drive it.

Anchoring Australia’s energy transition

Allthreads and Precision Oxycut are two companies quietly becoming essential cogs in the machinery of the country’s wind and solar energy boom.

Powering renewables progress: InfraBuild’s Australian-made solutions

InfraBuild, one of Australia’s largest integrated manufacturers and distributors of steel long products and solutions is poised to help meet the unprecedented demand for steel in renewables.

From sleeper plant to solar farm

InfraBuild, Austube Mills and OneSteel Manufacturing Whyalla Steelworks have worked together to deliver a local manufacturing solution for Array Technologies, a global leader in solar tracking systems.

BlueScope powers local renewable energy supply chains

In the race to build the next generation of energy infrastructure, BlueScope is playing a pivotal role, not just as a steel supplier, but as an enabler of Australian manufacturing capability.