Wge group wins major upgrade contracts on wge group 3b precipitator at the sinter plant at bluescope steel port kembla. Guided tours of the port kembla steelworks available over. Bluescope steels port kembla plant in illawarra region of nsw to. Bluescope s western port site in victoria has employed a number of young people through the brotherhood of st laurence and transition to work, an employment program for young people. Bluescope steel port kembla maintenance improvement as part of an alliance contract, fluor has been providing asset management, contractor management, facilities operations and maintenance, and process improvement to bluescope steel in port kembla since 2001. The port kembla steelworks is part of bluescope s australian steel products division. An ethnography of the illawarra steel industry jesse negro. Lysaght pioneered modern steel coating technologies. Bluescope was delighted to host members of the sport access foundation saf at the port kembla steelworks. Why not book on a threehour guided tour of the port kembla steelworks with inside industry. Bluescope, which on monday reported the highest firsthalf profit in its history since it split off from former parent bhp in 2002, is still a small player compared with the worlds steel. They operate six days a week for locals and visitors interested in an up close and personal experience.
Lysaght corrugated iron helped build the nations domestic and industrial landscape. Bluescope has a long and proud history as an efficient, trusted and innovative steelmaker in the illawarra. Connect with bluescope steel at five islands road, port kembla, nsw. Weve recently upgraded our bluescope corporate website. Bluescope steels port kembla plant in illawarra region of nsw to stay open. Other notable industrial operations in the suburb are. Fairfax media the bluescope steel port kembla plant bird and jones and rorris all cite major, longawaited infrastructure upgrades which have gathered dust. Australian unions try to push through another sellout deal at bluescope steel by martin scott march 2019 steelworkers at bluescope s port kembla plant, near wollongong, south of sydney, are. Bluescope steel have products suitable for almost every environment, from industrial and severe marine environments to the tropical climates. In a revelation that shocked many a regular worker, bluescope steel threatened to shut down the company if its workforce did not accept retrenchment. I interviewed at bluescope steel port kembla australia in may 20. Furthermore, as outlined in detail in the 2009 book factor five, 49 steel. Bluescope port kembla the images here were captured from the bos and slab casting plants, which make up part of the steel making process within the bluescope steelworks in port kembla bluescope and bhp before it has been an integral part of the illawarra since 1931. Port kembla coal terminal, port kembla copper, incitec, adstream services, port kembla gateway and graincorp.
Big steel at bluescope in port kembla 12 images port kembla steelworks, an integrated steel making operation with an annual production capacity of approximately 5. Bluescope steel announces plans to continue with steelmaking operations at port kembla, after commitments from. Bluescope steels port kembla steelworks is situated on a 760 hectare site. Bluescope steelworkers vote to strike at port kembla by oscar grenfell 24 january 2019 around 2,500 steelworkers at bluescope s port kembla plant, near wollongong, south of sydney. It all started back in 1857 when a 25yearold irishman by the name of john lysaght saw potential in corrugated iron sheeting, and started exporting it to australia under the trademark orb. Driving from sydney on the f6, there are several exits that you pass after you come down mount ousley road. Overlooking the port of port kembla, this area incorporates local maritime, military and aboriginal history. Port kembla steelworkers told the cost of production must. Human resource management issues at the port kembla steelworks. As we celebrate 90 years of steelmaking at port kembla, heres a brief behindthescenes view of working at our steelworks australias largest manufacturin. This website provides you with the information you need to design, manufacture or build with the full range of bluescope steel products in australia. Bluescope steel port kembla maintenance improvement.
Human resource management issues at the port kembla. The story of steel at the port kembla steelworks has been told in a series published over a number of weeks in the illawarra mercury, the newspaper for wollongong and the illawarra region of new south wales. Bluescope to keep port kembla steelworks open as payroll. Or the fascinating history of port kembla port that was established in the late 1890s to facilitate the export of coal from the mines of the illawarra region. Theres the iconic shearing shed, the classic outback dunny. If you want to get involved or find out more, please. To receive news alerts, please complete our online registration a full list of bluescope s asx releases can be viewed under asx announcements under bluescope news see how our people are supporting customers, communities and each other. We are constantly learning, improving and adapting as a business, and a valued contributor to our community. Australian steel manufacturer bluescope announces a surge in net profit, but also warns high and rising energy costs pose an ongoing. Bluescope doubles profit but warns of rising energy costs. Steel workers who accepted a pay freeze to save bluescope s troubled port kembla plant three years ago are considering launching strikes to fight for substantial wage rises now that the business. Port kembla steelworks helps bluescopes bottom line.
Australian unions try to push through another sellout deal. Bluescope steel, port kembla steelworks five islands. Dont forget to update your favourites and bookmarks. Wge group wins contract on saup steam asset upgrade project at bluescope steel. The technology is licensed internationally by biec international inc. Bluescope s paul omalley has managed the cards he was dealt superbly with a wellorchestrated plan from his australian boss, mark vassella, that saved jobs and the port kembla steel mill. Rich in ww2 history, hill 60 is just the spot to take in panoramic views of illawarras stunning coastline, escarpment and lake illawarra. A major fire nine days ago at bluescope steel s western port rolling mill has stopped basic steel rolling operations and could threaten the victorian and south australian manufacturing sector with. Bhp acquired ais in 1935, and john lysaght australia pty ltd became a wholly owned subsidiary in 1979. Our site is now easier to view on your tablet or mobile phone we hope you like it. Sydney and illawarra based visitors to bluescope steel research located at crm site, old port road port kembla 34o 28 28 s and 150o 54 5 e bh 02 4252 3094 important safety considerations the labs are not on the main steelworks site so do not attempt to drive in any of the main steelworks entrances. Port kembla is known for the bluescope steelworks operations on springhill road and throughout north port kembla. Bluescope has been an active community partner in the illawarra for decades. Check out our website to see whats happening, what were working on and who were working with.
Since then, additional paint lines have been set up at port kembla, and also interstate at western port, victoria, and acacia ridge, queensland. Machine operator former employee port kembla nsw 22 august 2017. After staying in operation for close to 100 years, the port kembla steel plant is finally on the verge of closure. At this time, bluescopes managing director and chief executive officer was kirby adams.
It evolved from the coming together of three companies that pioneered the australian steel industry in the early 20th century the broken hill proprietary company limited bhp, john lysaght australia pty ltd lysaght and australian iron and steel limited ais. Bluescope has told workers at its port kembla steelworks production costs need to be drastically reduced or the company could close down local raw steel making operations. A number of employees participated in sessions to help the saf work through its strategic plan, consider funding options and identify sustainability challenges. Bluescope steel innovation labs are located on old port road, port kembla. Bluescope says fortescue, grange resources part of iron. History of bluescope steel the modern bluescope steel limited has evolved from the coming together of three pioneer. The management at bluescope steel were amazing, they have very high standards of safety and personal protective equipment is a must within the workplace to ensure the safety of everyone. Whether youre a steel enthusiast, a coal miner, a ship lover, a traveller or a local, inside industry have the tour for you come inside and experience it all. Socialist alliance has condemned the axing of contract positions at bluescope steel at port kembla that will see hundreds of workers out of work by christmas. Bluescope steel and bhp became separate companies in 2002 when assets were. Bluescope workers endorsed a groundbreaking agreement in 2015 after union leaders accepted that hundreds of job losses, a wage freeze and restructured work. Port kembla coal terminal, port kembla copper, incitec, adstream services, port kembla gateway. The story of steel at the port kembla steelworks has been told in a series published over a number of weeks in the illawarra mercury, the.