Introduction
Welcome to another edition of Impact Advantage – our online newsletter.
The team at Impact Steel are always focused on delivering exceptional service and we are determined to deliver the best for our customers. In this edition of our online newsletter we feature our Galvanised Steel Product Range, our Superior Shearline Processing and our latest Community Story.
Please know that we are committed to delivering quality steel and aluminium products and services to your business. Have a safe holiday period and looking forward to an even better 2018. Thank you for your support.
The team at Impact Steel
Galvanised Steel Products
At Impact Steel, we’ve been supplying Galvanised Steel Products Victorian market for over 25 years.
Impact Steel proudly provide the Australian Manufacturing, Transport, Construction and Mining industries with all types of galvanised sheet and coil products. Our products comply with Australian standards in accordance with AS/NZS 1866:1997 and we hold ISO 9001 Quality Management System Accreditation providing you peace of mind.
The Benefits Of Galvanised Steel
Galvanised Steel has been proven to be extremely reliable in both coastal and city locations due to its resistance towards both natural and chemical corrosion. Galvanised Steel is also recyclable. In terms of sustainability, Galvanised Steel provides unmatchable benefits in the manufacturing, construction, transport and mining industries. It is especially sustainable within the following conditions:
- Underwater application – water temperatures constantly vary
- Seawater or other Coastal / Marine applications
- Underground, soil-based applications
- Placements or fixtures where chemical contact is inevitable
- Placements where timber preservatives/other building and construction material contact is inevitable.
Superior Shearline Processing
Impact Steel’s Shearline is capable of processing cut shapes and formations including blanking, piercing and trimming. Shearing, is generally used for blanking out smaller sections, or ‘cut-outs’ from larger sheet stock to prepare for succeeding processes. It is also important to have a knowledgeable processing team carrying out your shearing operations. We can guarantee a superb cut quality with relatively fast turnaround times.
The bottom line is that for any customer project, you need a quality product with a quality edge. There are components of the shearing process that have to be accurate and fully controlled to avoid errors. With over 25 years in the industry, Impact Steel can provide this expertise reassuring customers we’re the supplier you can trust. This is why we’re renowned Australia-wide for our reliability, repeatability and flexibility. Our operations have a strong reputation for being cost-efficient and value-based, making our clients the number one priority.
The Benefits Of Our Shearline
- Excellent lead-time flexibility to ensure customer projects and job deadlines are met.
- Cut-outs of nominated dimensions delivered to reduce risk of additional rework costs.
- Waste management and reduction to save on total material cost.
- Flat sheet to specification to reduce risk of possible rework for our customers.
- Shearing or blanking multiple sheets simultaneously to provide savings in time and processing cost.
- Full traceability for every supplied product to ensure compliance and consistent quality.
Community Story
The Amy Gillett Foundation is a charity with one purpose – reducing the incidence of death and injury of bike riders. The Foundation was born out of tragedy, the death of Amy Gillett, who was killed by an out of control motorist whilst cycling with her National Team mates in Germany.
David McDonald, our Market Development Manager participated in a 120 KM ride on completely closed roads to raise funds for this foundation and create change to give cyclists 1 metre of space when passing in a vehicle. Impact Steel is proud of David’s community work and thanks all our employees and customers who supported David.
Welcome to another edition of Impact Advantage – our online newsletter.
Impact Steel is currently undergoing change as we relocate from Elliott Road – Dandenong to Westall Road – Clayton, and we understand this move has come with some challenges. I want to take this opportunity to recognise this and apologise for any inconvenience to supply that has occurred.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. Completion of the move is expected at the end of June 2017. These changes will enhance Impact’s ability to provide quality product, efficient supply solutions and a cost effective sustainable operation, ensuring ease of business for our customers.
The team at Impact Steel are always focused on delivering exceptional customer service and we are determined to deliver the best for our customers. Please stay safe and know that we are committed to returning bigger and better at the completion of these works, and delivering on our commitment of exceptional customer service.
We look forward to your feedback and thanks for your continued support!
Does Your Aluminium have the Power to Last?
The Power Of Aluminium
At Impact Steel, we’ve been supplying Aluminium to the Victorian market for over 25 years. We proudly provide the Australian Automotive, Engineering and Construction industries with all sheet and coil Aluminium products. Our Aluminium products comply with Australian standards in accordance with AS/NZS 1866:1997 and we hold ISO 9001 Quality Management System Accreditation providing you peace of mind.
The Benefits Of Aluminium
- High strength levels and low weight
- Excellent corrosion resistance and superior malleability
- Easy to work with: mill, drill, cut, punch, bend, weld and bond
- Thermal performance when used in building and manufacturing applications
- Design flexibility offering a vast range of possibilities from concept through to execution
- A range of finishing options ensures aluminium products can be perfectly matched to any project
- High quality painting technology
- Small MOQs – allowing for cash flow and fast turnaround
STAFF PROFILE
Michael Gerada | Manager – Impact Steel
WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST PRIORITY IN THE BUSINESS?
Making sure that every individual comes to work to get the best out of themselves and their peers, meaning that they can deliver our customers an exceptional experience and one which makes them come back to us and also giving our employees job satisfaction and reward. Finally, and most importantly its making sure that every person in our organization and at our customers’ sites go home in better condition than when they came to work!
WHAT DO YOU ACTUALLY DO EVERY DAY?
My day is about ensuring that we have a strong sustainable business, planning, looking at ways of improving what we currently do, addressing any concerns that may come up and making sure that we have cohesive, passionate and enthusiastic teams striving to be the best they can be and that they are both physically and mentally well.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT WORKING HERE?
I work with some amazing people and deal with some amazing customers – getting up each day you have a different opportunity to work on and it is very exciting to see what can be done to make myself and our business better – seeing people succeeding makes it all worthwhile.
WHAT DO YOU DO FOR FUN OUTSIDE OF IMPACT STEEL?
I enjoy spending time with my wife and three daughters, going to watch my Saints play and spending time at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula.
In this online edition we focus on FORMBOSS™, introduce our community support program and talk to our Market Development Manager – Rudi Dirckze
Late last year we announced that Impact Steel would relocate to Westall Road in Clayton South. The move itself is a significant undertaking, as we are relocating our people, stock holdings, plant and equipment, including our best-in-market processing machinery: our Shear-line, Slitter and PE Applicator.
The relocation is on track for completion in June 2017. We are confident this will enhance our service offering to all our customers!If you do have any queries please contact your Impact Steel Account Manager.
We look forward to your feedback and thanks for your continued support!
Supporting Our Community: It’s Our Cornerstone
Cornerstone support the homeless community in the local Dandenong area, serving meals three times a week and providing other services such as counselling and short term shelter. Impact Steel first supported Cornerstone by helping source and fit some material for their kitchens.
Impact Steel recently donated backpack beds to Cornerstone as a special Christmas gift from their key customers. It was a win-win for all involved, Cornerstone, Impact Steel and their Customers.
“This is such a great community initiative that is growing from strength to strength. Our key customers along with Impact Steel are getting involved in supporting our local community and real people in desperate need. Together we aim to make a difference!” says Chris Cox, Sales Manager of Impact Steel.
Impact Steel is excited to continue this support, along with their key customers. Some would say supporting the local community is their “cornerstone”. If you’d like to learn more about this great initiative, call the team at Impact Steel.
FORMBOSS™ – Steel Garden Products With A Competitive EDGE
TO REMAIN PROFITABLE AS A MANUFACTURER IN TODAY’S MARKETPLACE FINDING AND MAINTAINING
A COMPETITIVE EDGE
IS CRITICAL AND FORM BOSS™ HAVE DONE JUST THAT!
For more than 12 years, FormBoss™ has manufactured high quality steel garden edging and associated products for the Australian market. With a team of passionate and experienced staff and a well-equipped manufacturing facility in Victoria’s Bayswater, the company specializes in designing and manufacturing specifically for Australian conditions and local market requirements.
General manager, Peter Boerlage says the key to the FormBoss™ ongoing success is “our commitment to quality and innovation to allow our customers to be creative with their landscaping and garden bed designs.”
“In terms of local manufacturers, there are very few companies that do what we do. We provide high quality steel garden edging products specifically for Australian conditions. While we do face competition from alternative products, we have created a niche for ourselves by manufacturing tailored products” says Peter.
“Our customers include garden centers, local resellers and suppliers of gardening products, landscapers, home-owners and the DIY gardeners. Many of our customers require creative solutions to fit a particular design brief.”
“We work with a lot of project managers that have specific requirements. It might be a feature garden bed for the Rod Laver Arena at the Tennis Centre to a special landscaping feature at the Crown Casino.”
No matter what the requirement, Peter says FormBoss™ can design and manufacture the product.
“On top of that, as a local manufacturer and supplier we can offer a level of product service and installation support unmatched by our competitors” claims Toby Lestrell, sales manager of FormBoss™.
“We couldn’t turn our products around so quickly without a reliable steel supplier like Impact Steel” says Toby. “The key to our success has hinged on FormBoss™ relying on the product sourcing and product development Impact Steel has brought our business. We now work with different materials, such as the Cold Rolled CW300-G David introduced us to recently.”
David McDonald from the Impact Steel team adds, “Being part of the wider BlueScope group of companies and having direct access to local and overseas manufacturers has allowed us to recommend fit for purpose products and services. We work hard with FormBoss™ to constantly improve and innovate with their business. This allows Impact Steel to grow alongside our customers.”
“The key to our strong relationship has been quick turnaround. We may order our materials as late as 2pm and receive them as early at 7:30am the next morning. This flexibility and quick response allows FormBoss™ to serve our customers without fail” states Toby.
“This Just In Time approach to our manufacturing keeps us competitive and the first choice in the market when it comes to quality and creative garden solutions.”
“We are now looking into streamlining our operations and moving under one roof. We have had great support from David and the team at Impact Steel and look forward to our strong ongoing relationship.”
David adds, “Our recent Steel Efficiency Review® will provide the support and technical expertise to help FormBoss™ with the placement of stock and machinery with the planned re-location. We found that 5S could possibly help with operational procedures and a process for standardization for the new factory. In addition, a transition to consignment stock was also uncovered to be beneficial for FormBoss™.
Providing sustainable and cost effective edging products that move away from wooden, concrete and plastic options is just the beginning to what FormBoss™ can do.
Images from FormBoss™ website gallery
For more information visit www.formboss.com.au
This case study has been prepared for information purposes only. Impact Steel makes no representation or warranty as to the completeness or accuracy of the information contained in this document. You must make your own assessment of the information contained in this document and rely on it wholly at your own risk. Published by Impact Steel © 2017 Impact Steel, a fully owned subsidiary of BlueScope Steel Limited ABN 16 000 011 058.
STAFF PROFILE
Rudi Dirckze | Market Development Manager, Impact Steel
HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED AT IMPACT STEEL?
“I’ve been at Impact Steel for 3 years now. I started in operations, then moved into supply chain and now I am in sales. This has provided me with an overarching view into how the business works, learning how different departments and people work together to meet our customer’s needs.”
WHAT DO YOU ACTUALLY DO EVERY DAY?
“My role as Market Development Manager is all about customer growth. Growing our existing customer’s business, generating new business, and winning back old business for Impact Steel. Promoting the Impact Steel brand in the Victorian market as a “flexible” and “efficient” supplier with tailored turn-around times is something I’m proud to be associated with.”
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT WORKING HERE?
“In one word the “people”. I enjoy the environment and the people I work with. I love learning from others and have many mentors in the business.”
WHAT DO YOU DO FOR FUN OUTSIDE OF IMPACT STEEL?
“I’m a family man with two boys. I love spending time with my family, getting to the gym to stay fit and following the rugby league.”
NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW…
“My dad worked at Impact Steel for 18 years in Operations and Safety. I have a deep connection with the business and have grown up being part of the company!
By keeping pace with market changes, Impact Steel continually deliver innovative solutions that help drive our customers’ success. Superior service has always been a hallmark of the Impact Steel approach, and all members of our team, work together to serve our customers and communities to create mutually beneficial outcomes.
In this online edition we acknowledge Jim Paxton who is part of our Operations team. Jim received the National Medal for Service Award after 20 years of service volunteering for the SES, CFA and the Army Reserve. We are very proud of Jim and his work towards our local communities.
Our Products and Services Section focuses on our Steel Efficiency Review®. A service offering tailored for all our customers that will create “value” – either in costs savings or profit improvement for their businesses. It involves a consultation that will provide recommendations to improve our offer and work with you on your key challenges.
We look forward to your feedback and thanks for your continued support!
Community Service
On the 7th of October 2016, Jim Paxton who is part of our transport team received the National Medal for Service Award after 20 years of service volunteering for the SES, CFA and the Army Reserve. We are very proud of Jim and his work towards our local communities.
The National Medal is an Australian award given for long service by operational members of specified eligible organisations. To qualify a person must have served an eligible organisation for at least 15 years in the primary function, and the chief officer of the organisation must assess their service as “diligent”.
The National Medal recognises those who put themselves at risk in the service of the community, or in the course of enforcing the law to protect persons and property. The regulations governing the award use the term “primary function” to describe this concept.
Jim has sacrificed time and energy from his personal life over the last 20 years and fully deserves this acknowledgement from our local communities. Well done Jim from the Impact Steel team – we are very proud of you and what you stand for.
Products And Services
Adapting Is The New Reality.
Australian businesses need to find innovative ways to adapt, process and manufacture more product, lower their costs, meet tough lead times and capture whatever demand there is. The Steel Efficiency Review® combined with our insights gives you the measurable savings and competitive edge your business needs to survive and thrive.
The Steel Efficiency Review® involves a study of our customers’ businesses and steel processing flow. It allows us to get closer to our customers, using a methodology based on the seven areas of waste: over production, time in waiting, transport, processing, inventory, motion and rework.
We aim to work with our customers to better understand how to eradicate waste in both our businesses in order to capture real value. Our SER® Consultants simply offer recommendations based on their findings to further improve and lower costs. Within two weeks a short report will be provided, detailing these findings, recommendations and cost-savings / revenue generating solutions.
We’ve gained priceless insights across all major sectors from Manufacturing, Transport & Automotive, Building & Construction and Mining, Oil & Gas. The Steel Efficiency Review® combined with our insights gives you the competitive edge your business needs to survive and thrive.
For more information click this link: http://www.impactsteel.com.au/steel-efficiency-review/
If you’d like to book a Steel Efficiency Review® consultation contact Impact Steel on (03) 9293 5177.
We get it right the first time – Our Approach to Processing
Since our business was established, we have carved out a niche within the marketplace as a nimble, customer-focussed company with particular capabilities in meeting the needs of the manufacturing and engineering, transport and automotive, and building and construction markets.
We have always been committed to maintaining superior processing facilities and services that add value to our wide range of sheet and coil products. Our shearline and slitter machines are state-of-the-art and produce a reliable, consistently high quality product. In addition, our PEC (polyethylene coating) applicator enables our customers to have their products laminated for additional protection.
We are always looking at opportunities to upgrade and modernise our equipment so we can continue to meet customer requirements.
As well as our superior processing capabilities, we offer a very high level of customer service. We understand our customers’ needs – we hold the right quality stock and we pride ourselves on delivering a consistently high standard product, on time and in the right quantity.
Product readiness is critical for businesses working with sheet metal. We are proud to carry one of Australia’s largest inventories of sheet and coil products in a range of pre-cut sizes to suit our customers’ manufacturing requirements. We can also hold stock for our customers in our extensive warehouses.
Feedback from our customers tells us that fast turnaround matters. We know our customers are working to meet tight deadlines and we pride ourselves in assisting them to deliver by providing a Delivery In Full On Time (DIFOT) service.
To learn more about our processing capabilities click on: http://www.impactsteel.com.au/steel-making-process/
To learn more about our products click on: http://www.impactsteel.com.au/steel-products/
Call us today to assist with all your steel and aluminium requirements on (03) 9293 5177.
In our new on-line newsletter – “Impact Advantage” – we will be heavily focusing on the customers we work with, serving a range of different industries. Our Case Studies will showcase our customers business, offer and work. We also aim to define how Impact Steel adds value through the process to make our customers even more successful.
Our Products and Services articles will focus on new products applications including processing improvements and offerings. We look forward to your feedback from this new on-line newsletter we will be communicating periodically. Thanks for your continued support.
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Case Studies
Iconic Products, Clever Strategy behind local manufacturing success story.
Shamic Sheetmetal is an Australian-owned company that was founded in 1978. Specialised sheet metal manufacturers, Shamic Sheetmetal is best known for its very own brand of wood and gas heater – the Coonara.
“The Coonara is a really iconic Australian product,” explains general manager, Luke Crosthwaite. “We do manufacture other heaters but the Coonara is certainly the most popular and most well known. As a company we certainly value that strong brand awareness for our flagship product.”
Shamic Sheet Metal sells its heater range through a network of more than 200 dealers located around the country.
“We tend to make more sales in the cooler parts of Australia such as Victoria, NSW and Tasmania. Our focus at the moment is on producing a new heater that’s been specially designed for warmer climates where people still want a beautiful looking heater but don’t need the intensity of heat that the Coonara is known for.”
Aside from heaters, Shamic Sheet Metal’s other work involves contract manufacturing based around sheet metal.
“We do laser cutting, folding, welding and powder coating for a wide range of customers. Bringing as many processes as possible in-house gives us the flexibility to respond quickly to ever changing production demands. In particular we manufacture a lot of automotive aftermarket products, touch screen kiosk products, lighting products and train components.”
Luke says a commitment to automation has enabled Shamic Sheet Metal to achieve longevity in an extremely competitive manufacturing environment.
“Most other heater manufacturers import from China. To stay competitive here in Australia we’ve invested in automation over the life of the company, making us very efficient. We are what’s known as a ‘lights out’ operation where our machinery keeps working day and night.”
“At this level of automation, the sheet stock products you put into the machines have to be spot on, and that’s where Impact Steel comes in because they consistently provide high quality products that are nice and flat for our machines’ automatic sheet loaders. One dodgy sheet can lose us a whole night’s production, and we just can’t risk that.”
“We use Impact Steel products such as hot rolled black steel, which we use to make our fireboxes, and aluminised aluminium coated steel for our gas heaters. We need the best quality steel that’s very resilient to heat and meets stringent quality standards. We know we will always get that from Impact Steel.”
Luke appreciates Impact Steel’s commitment to the business. “We find the service from Impact Steel fantastic. They really understand our business – we’ve worked together for a long time.”
For more information on Shamic Sheetmetal visit: http://shamic.com/
Download Case Study: Case Study – Shamic Sheetmetal
Products And Services
Our Aluminium range steels itself for growth.
We differentiate ourselves by working hard to understand our customers’ true requirements and then sourcing the right aluminum product that meets those exact needs.
To meet their customers’ requirements, Impact Steel sources aluminium both locally and from global suppliers, which have been through a rigorous Quality Assurance process as these products are no longer manufactured in Australia.
Impact Steel supplies aluminium product to an almost infinite range of applications however the key market sectors are marine, automotive and transport, engineering, building and architectural applications.
In the marine sector Impact Steel supply a range of manufacturers from small boat trailers through to the largest locally constructed commercial vessels.
A key end-use for aluminium in the transport area is in heavy duty truck trailers where aluminium’s combination of high strength, formability and relative low weight make it the ideal choice.
Aluminium is also finding a growing place in architectural and building applications. Again its inherent formability, strength-for-weight nature and non-corrosive nature make it the ideal choice for many critical external applications.
While in many applications aluminium has some natural product advantages, the Impact Steel team offer their customers much more than just being a reliable supplier of good quality product.
We can also undertake processing to support with all customer requirements. For further information on Impact Steel’s aluminium offer and its range of products and services, contact Impact Steel on (03) 9293 5177.