\u201cThis is an exciting achievement for both ARC and Australian manufacturing, and I couldn\u2019t be prouder of its rich history in providing quality Australian steel for Australian businesses and projects,\u201d said Dak Patel CEO of InfraBuild, ARC\u2019s parent company.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat many people wouldn\u2019t know is that ARC steel surrounds us \u2013 it\u2019s in the roads we drive on, the houses we live in, the buildings we work in, the schools our kids learn in and the iconic landmarks that symbolise Australia to the rest of the world.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the years ARC has supplied the steel used to build many Australian icons such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Harbour Tunnel, the Opera House, the MCG and Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, the Sydney and Melbourne Airports, Victoria Bridge in Brisbane and Parliament House in Canberra.\u201d<\/p>\n
ARC was formed from the British Reinforced Concrete Engineering Co. Ltd. (B.R.C.) and in 1920, purchased land along Ballarat Road in Sunshine where it became the first Australian manufacturer to produce fabricated steel mesh (where the manufacture of quality steel products continues to this day).<\/p>\n
ARC was also heavily involved in World War ll, with 98% of the company\u2019s output dedicated to the war effort. Australian, British and American forces were using steel mesh and reinforcing on suspension bridges, water tanks, aircraft runways, ground cover and boats.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe smooth transition of ARC to InfraBuild, as the custodian of this great brand, has been well assisted by having the former CEO Ray Horsburgh AM as a current Director on the InfraBuild Board,\u201d Mr Patel said. \u201cI want to congratulate the ARC team both past and present for this incredible milestone of reaching 100 years and wish it all the best for the next 100 years.\u201d<\/p>\n
Despite the recent challenges imposed by COVID-19, all ARC facilities nationwide have remained open, continuing to supply essential steel for construction.<\/p>\n
This year ARC has continued its heavy involvement in Australia\u2019s biggest public transport project, the Sydney Metro Rail Tunnel, along with providing reinforcing steel to bridge replacement works following last summer\u2019s devastating Australian bushfires.<\/p>\n
Mr Patel said ARC\u2019s continued operation during this challenging time highlighted the importance of a strong and thriving domestic steel industry as Australia looks to emerge from the economic impact of the coronavirus.<\/p>\n
\u201cARC is well placed to play a significant role in the months and years ahead as the Government looks to construction and building as a lever to repair the economy and get people in jobs,\u201d Mr Patel said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe steel industry employs more than 110,000 Australians, and we know it has a significant multiplier effect on jobs growth and economic sustainability broadly \u2013 without it, there can be no nation building.\u201d<\/p>\n
Today, all ARC steel products remain 100% Australian-made and in compliance with Australian standards.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlong with its parent company InfraBuild, ARC remains committed to delivering a modern approach to customer service, outstanding product quality and safety as always,\u201d Sean Mannering, General Manager of ARC.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith our recent investment and market repositioning, we are expanding our service and partnering with our customers to build homes and communities into the future,\u201d Mr Mannering said.<\/p>\n
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