Orrcon
Encyclopedia
Orrcon is the third largest Australian manufacturer and distributor of Steel
Tubing. The company specialises in Steel Tubing and manufactures Precision, Structural and Oil and Gas Linepipe. The company’s corporate office located in Brisbane, Australia which facilitates the Orrcon network spanning Australia and New Zealand with a distribution network that feeds an extensive spread of stockists in metropolitan and rural areas.
The company currently employs in 500+ full time employees plus contractors and consultants.
in October 2000.
In February 2005, Hills Industries acquired 100% of the Orrcon company with the purchase of shares. Orrcon is now operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hills Industries Limited in Australia and New Zealand.
In April 2008, Orrcon teamed up with the Australian Karting Association
as a major partner.
Steel
Steel is an alloy that consists mostly of iron and has a carbon content between 0.2% and 2.1% by weight, depending on the grade. Carbon is the most common alloying material for iron, but various other alloying elements are used, such as manganese, chromium, vanadium, and tungsten...
Tubing. The company specialises in Steel Tubing and manufactures Precision, Structural and Oil and Gas Linepipe. The company’s corporate office located in Brisbane, Australia which facilitates the Orrcon network spanning Australia and New Zealand with a distribution network that feeds an extensive spread of stockists in metropolitan and rural areas.
The company currently employs in 500+ full time employees plus contractors and consultants.
History
Orrcon was established through the merging of the two structural tube operation companies, Welded Tube Mills Australia and Hills IndustriesHills Industries
Hills Industries is a diversified Australian company that makes home, hardware and electronics. The company has been described as an Australian legend, and was founded on the production of a single product, the Hills Rotary Hoist.-History:...
in October 2000.
In February 2005, Hills Industries acquired 100% of the Orrcon company with the purchase of shares. Orrcon is now operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hills Industries Limited in Australia and New Zealand.
In April 2008, Orrcon teamed up with the Australian Karting Association
Australian Karting Association
The Australian Karting Association is the association formed in 1966 that was appointed by FIA and CAMS to control and administer the sport of kart racing in Australia.The purposes of the AKA as outlined on its website include:...
as a major partner.