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  • Laminex Australia

    About Laminex Australia

    Laminex is Australia’s pioneering decorative surfaces manufacturer, with a rich heritage dating back to 1934 when founder Bob Sykes began creating laminates in a modest workshop in suburban Melbourne. Over nine decades, Laminex has grown from those humble beginnings to become Australia’s leading supplier of decorative surfaces and building products.

    Products & Solutions

    Laminex manufactures a comprehensive range of decorative and functional surfaces for residential and commercial projects:

    • High Pressure Laminates — Decorative surfaces for benchtops, cabinetry, and furniture
    • Compact Laminate — Solid core panels for high-impact applications
    • Particleboard & MDF — Engineered wood substrates in various finishes
    • AbsoluteMatte — Premium matte finish surfaces
    • Essastone — Engineered stone benchtops
    • Wall Panelling — Decorative wall solutions
    • Acrylic Surfaces — High-gloss contemporary finishes

    Australian Manufacturing

    Laminex operates manufacturing facilities across Australia, producing products specifically designed for the Australian market. Their products are widely used by builders, designers, architects, and DIY renovators throughout the country.

    Design Leadership

    As a design-led company, Laminex regularly releases new colour collections and finishes that reflect current interior design trends. Their colour palette ranges from timeless neutrals to bold contemporary hues, with textures that replicate natural timber, stone, and fabric.

    Key Facts

    • Founded: 1934 by Bob Sykes
    • Headquarters: Melbourne, Victoria
    • Heritage: 90+ years of Australian manufacturing
    • Products: Laminates, engineered wood, stone surfaces
    • Website: laminex.com.au

  • BGC Fibre Cement

  • Bluescope Steel

    About BlueScope Steel

    BlueScope Steel Limited is Australia’s largest steel manufacturer and a global leader in metal coating and painting products for the building and construction industries. Spun off from BHP in 2002, BlueScope has grown into a $12+ billion company with operations across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and North America.

    Products & Brands

    BlueScope manufactures a diverse range of steel products, including some of Australia’s most iconic building material brands:

    • COLORBOND® Steel — Australia’s favourite pre-painted steel for roofing, walling, fencing, and guttering
    • ZINCALUME® Steel — Aluminium/zinc alloy-coated steel with superior corrosion resistance
    • Steel Slab & Hot Rolled Coil — Primary steel products for manufacturing
    • Steel Plate — Heavy plate for structural and engineering applications
    • Galvanised Steel — Zinc-coated steel for various applications

    Australian Manufacturing

    BlueScope’s flagship operation is the integrated steelworks at Port Kembla, New South Wales—one of the largest manufacturing sites in Australia. The company also operates the Orrcon Steel subsidiary with distribution centres in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.

    Innovation & Sustainability

    BlueScope is investing in decarbonisation technologies and sustainable steel production. Their COLORBOND® and ZINCALUME® products are designed for durability and long life, reducing the need for replacement and maintenance over decades.

    Key Facts

    • Founded: 2002 (spun off from BHP)
    • Headquarters: Level 24, 181 William Street, Melbourne, Victoria
    • Employees: 16,500 globally
    • Revenue: $12.9 billion (2021)
    • ASX Listed: BSL
    • Website: bluescope.com

  • CSR Bradford

    About CSR Bradford

    CSR Bradford is Australia’s leading manufacturer of thermal and acoustic insulation products. A division of CSR Limited—one of Australia’s oldest and most respected building materials companies founded in 1855—Bradford has been keeping Australian homes comfortable since 1959.

    Products & Solutions

    Bradford manufactures a comprehensive range of insulation products for residential, commercial, and industrial applications:

    • Glasswool Insulation — Gold and Bradford Gold batts for walls, ceilings, and underfloor
    • Polyester Insulation — Polymax for acoustic and thermal applications
    • Reflective Insulation — Anticon and Thermoseal sisalation products
    • Roof Ventilation — Ventis and Edmonds ventilation systems
    • Soundscreen — Acoustic insulation for noise control

    Australian Manufacturing

    Bradford operates manufacturing facilities across Australia, with their main production plants located in New South Wales and Victoria. All Bradford products are engineered specifically for Australian conditions and climate zones, meeting or exceeding Australian building code requirements.

    Sustainability

    Bradford is committed to sustainable manufacturing, with their glasswool products containing up to 80% recycled glass. Their insulation products help reduce energy consumption in buildings, contributing to lower carbon emissions over the lifetime of structures.

    Key Facts

    • Founded: 1959 (acquired by CSR Limited)
    • Parent Company: CSR Limited (now owned by Saint-Gobain)
    • Headquarters: North Ryde, New South Wales
    • Employees: Part of CSR’s 3,000+ workforce
    • Website: csrbradford.com.au

  • Capral Aluminium

    Manufactures aluminum products for building and construction.

  • Ausreo

    Manufactures reinforcing steel products for concrete construction.

  • Cement Australia

    Produces cement and lime products for construction.

  • Rockcote

    Manufactures render systems, textures, and protective coatings.

  • Baines Masonry

    Produces concrete masonry products including blocks, pavers, and retaining walls.

  • James Hardie Australia

    Manufacturer of fiber cement building products, including cladding, decking, and interior lining products.

  • One Steel

    Produces structural steel, reinforcing products, and wire products for construction.

  • Jason Windows

    Manufactures aluminum windows and doors for residential and commercial buildings.

  • Holcim Australia

    Manufactures concrete, aggregates, and cement for construction projects.

  • Knauf Australia

    Produces plasterboard, metal profiles, and other interior finishing systems.

  • Dulux Australia

    Manufactures paints, coatings, and other surface treatments for building applications.

  • Midland Brick

    Manufacturer of clay bricks, concrete blocks, pavers, and retaining wall systems.

  • Boral Limited

    Produces concrete, quarry products, asphalt, cement, roof tiles, timber, and masonry products.

  • CSR Limited

    Manufactures a diverse range of building products including Gyprock plasterboard, Bradford insulation, and PGH bricks.