【SMM Steel】Australia's BlueScope launches commissioning of new metal coating line at Erskine Park

Published: Jun 1, 2026 16:11

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【SMM Steel】Australian steelmaker BlueScope has announced that its new Metal Coating Line 7 at Erskine Park, NSW, has entered the commissioning phase. The 415 million AUD project will add 240,000 tonnes of annual ZINCALUME® steel capacity. The new line will significantly enhance coating capabilities and support premium brands including TRUECORE® and COLORBOND®. Production is expected to ramp up progressively through 2026. The investment forms part of BlueScope's broader strategy to strengthen Australia's domestic steel supply chain and improve long-term supply reliability for high-value steel products.

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