Corporate Body

Rod and Bar Division (c. 1915 - c. 1999)

BHP Steel International

From
c. 1915
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
To
c. 1999
Functions
Manufacturing industry and Smelters or Foundries
Location
Newcastle, New South Wales

Summary

BHP's Rod and Bar Division produced components for the ship and locomotive industries. The Newcastle steelworks began operations in 1915.

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