Issue 20 16 October 08

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With compliments from Stirlings  Australia.
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News

New Catalogue Is Ready!

Our great new Product Catalogue is out now.

Click here to download the PDF or email us
to get one posted out to you!


Employment Opportunities


We're currently looking for:

1. Internal sales

Featured Product

2205 Duplex Plate now in stock
Manufactured to ASTM A240/480
Finished No1: Hot Rolled Annealed and Pickled (HRAP).


Due to its excellent corrosion properties, 2205 (Duplex) is a highly suitable material for service in environments containing chlorides and hydrogen sulphide. Furthermore 2205 exhibits good impact strength, which is perfect in applications where strength and corrosion resistance is required. Plates Sizes are available from 3mm right to 50mm. Feel free to contact us if you require further assistance or have other stainless steel product enquires.

For enquires send us an email at sales@stirlingsaus.com.au

Featured Customer
ARCUS

Arcus was established in 1948, it is a W.A. family owned business. The company is heavily involved in commercial refrigeration and commercial kitchen markets. Key services that are offered include the design, manufacture, installation and service of both standard and custom designed products.

For further information or sales please e-mail enquire@arcus.biz  

Commodity Prices

Nickel

16 October 2008           Downward Trend       
US $11,650/Tonne
(source: www.lme.co.uk)



24 September 08 - 16 October 08

The chart above plots Nickel price from 24 September to 16 October showing a downward trend.


Copper

16 October  2008           Downward Trend       
US $5,125/Tonne 
(source: www.lme.co.uk)



 24  September 08- 16 October 08

The chart above plots Copper price from 24 September to 16 October showing a downward trend.

Currency Rates

Units of foreign currency per A$ (16 October 2008)

Due to very strong volatility between the Australian and U.S. dollar, causing a real increase in landed costs, reversing the reduction in price from decreasing Nickel and Copper.

US Dollar: 0.6983

European euro :0.5142
UK Pound: 0.4003 NZ Dollar : 1.1299


Source Reserve Bank Australia
Articles

PRODUCT CERTIFICATION

As part of our Total Quality Assurance, we provide certification for the entire range of stock products.If you require this service please enquire for further details from our sales team.

DELIVERY AND PACKAGING

We're proud to offer our reliable, friendly and efficient delivery service to our customers at one of the best value* rates in the industry. Order before 10am to receive your goods on the same day*. We strive to achieve 100% customer satisfaction for our delivery service.

*within Western Australia

TEA STAINING

When used properly, stainless steel enjoys a strong and enduring reputation for visual appeal and structural integrity in a wide range of applications and environments.
Incorrect specification, fabrication or subsequent handling in coastal environments may cause stainless steel to stain or discolour, impairing the overall look.


Click here for the full article                                               (Courtesy from ASSDA)


Downloads and Links

London Metal Exchange

Stainless Steel Product Handbook

Copper Nickel Catalogue

Marine Booklet

Balustrade Fittings Booklet

Corporate Video

Australian Stainless Steel Development Association

Nickel Institute

Copper Development Association

CONTACT US HERE!

Random Staff Profile

Melvin Chan

Happy, responsible, loyal and larger than life are some of the words that can be used to describe our Marketing Coordinator Melvin Chan. At Stirlings Australia some of his duties includes, advertising, public relations and brand management. On weekends Melvin spends his time enjoying a drink and generally engaging motorsport activities or dismantling his car.  

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