Who we are

BlueScope is Australia’s leading manufacturer and supplier of steel products for the building and construction industries. Our steel is used in some of the country’s most iconic, essential, and enduring buildings and structures, across all sectors - from residential homes to educational, aged care and commercial facilities.

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Our history

We’re proud that our customers choose our steel to create incredible things – from the homes we live in, to the schools that educate our future leaders.

With a team of over 16,500 people at 160+ sites worldwide, our passion lies in harnessing the strength and versatility of steelone of the world’s most useful, durable and recycled materials.

In 2004 we launched TRUECORE® steel, an innovative light gauge steel framing product that has reframed the way Australians build their homes.

About TRUECORE® steel

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Proudly Australian

With a heritage dating back to 1915 under the BHP banner, BlueScope is proud of its deep-rooted Australian legacy. As a major employer, partner, and supplier to countless Australian businesses, BlueScope places priority on supporting our customers and local communities. For nearly 20 years, TRUECORE® steel has been manufactured in Port Kembla, NSW, driving significant economic growth in the region.

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Technical support

Whether you’re building in Bundaberg or Bunbury, BlueScope is here to support you with the technical advice you need to deliver your projects. With support services nationwide, plus a network of professional suppliers, fabricators, and builders, building with TRUECORE® steel has never been easier.

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Backed by BlueScope

TRUECORE® steel, alongside other well known brands like COLORBOND® steel, is made to all relevant Australian standards. It's rigorously tested for quality and consistency throughout the production process to ensure its longevity.

TRUECORE® steel is supported by a 50-year warranty* for eligible applicants, which provides reassurance that we don’t just make the product, we back it.

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Responsible manufacturing

TRUECORE® steel is manufactured at BlueScope’s Port Kembla Steelworks in NSW and Western Port in VIC, which are both certified to ResponsibleSteel™ Standard Version 1.1. ResponsibleSteel™ is the steel industry’s first global multi-stakeholder standard and certification initiative. This provides our customers with confidence that BlueScope meets the highest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance standards.

Work with us

Are you looking for a career in steel? Why not join the team at BlueScope?

We’re a growing, global business and we’re transforming how we do things to drive sustainable growth to create the future we all want.

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Want to use TRUECORE® steel for your next project?

Discover builders, fabricators and other professionals who can help you build with frames made from TRUECORE® steel.

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