Case Study: Austal achieves efficient steel supply for Pacific patrol boats with InfraBuild Steel Centre

Austal delivers 21 patrol vessels with InfraBuild

Austal, a defence contractor, was tasked by the Australian government with constructing 21 steel-hulled patrol vessels. Their challenge was sourcing and managing the supply of Australian-made steel that required extensive processing, including blasting, painting, and cutting to precise specifications. InfraBuild Steel Centre was engaged to provide an integrated steel supply and processing solution.

InfraBuild implemented a comprehensive service, managing the entire process from the purchase order onward. They supplied Australian steel plate, which was then blasted, painted, cut to size using plasma machines, and delivered on a just-in-time schedule directly to Austal's workshop. This integrated solution from InfraBuild ensured the project remained on time and on budget, with the first vessel launched successfully and the quality and productivity exceeding Austal's expectations.

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