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What's New
Alcoa Australia Rolled Products announces business restructure
September 27, 2007
Alcoa Australia Rolled Products has announced a restructure of its operations in Western Sydney and Geelong to strengthen the ongoing sustainability of the business.
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Alcoa development consent granted
August 31, 2007
The New South Wales Land and Environment Court on 29 August 2007 granted consent to a Development Application lodged by Alcoa Australia Rolled Products Yennora for its existing operations.
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Alcoa Garvan community health partnership
August 7, 2007
An innovative partnership between one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes and local aluminium recycler and manufacturer Alcoa has helped employees learn about the latest breakthroughs in health research and disease risk and management.
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Alcoa achieves two year safety record
June 25, 2007
Alcoa Australia Rolled Products at Yennora has just reached the significant milestone of two years without anyone needing to take a day or more off work for a work-related injury.
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Alcoa volunteers help local artists
March 1, 2007
Alcoa Australia Rolled Products employees from Yennora helped Western Sydney artists show off their talents at the Asian Trade and Cultural Showcase in Parramatta.
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International Excellence at Yennora
February 19, 2007
Yennora has been chosen by Alcoa as an international centre of manufacturing excellence with the establishment of a training facility that will be used by Alcoa operations throughout Australia and Asia.
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Holroyd Alcoa Timehelp program helping local schools
With the support of Alcoa Australia Rolled Products and Holroyd City Council, the Holroyd Alcoa Timehelp Program is making a difference to the future of young people in western Sydney.
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Alcoa and Kids Foundation: improving health and safety
November 2, 2006
Employees of Alcoa Australia Rolled Products’ Yennora are taking on the SeeMore Challenge, a KIDS Foundation initiative aimed at improving health and fitness while raising funds for school safety programs.
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Ensuring the future of Alcoa in Western Sydney
October 11, 2006
Alcoa Australia Rolled Products has invested a further $7 million in its Yennora operation in Western Sydney, increasing production capacity and ensuring the site retains a competitive edge in the global market.
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Alcoa Australia Rolled Products operates an aluminium rolling mill and recycling facility at Yennora in Western Sydney and an aluminium rolling mill at Point Henry near Geelong in Victoria.
The Alcoa Australia Rolled Products facility at Yennora is the largest of its kind in Australia and recycles over 70,000 tonnes of scrap aluminium each year. Aluminium can recycling uses only 5 per cent of the energy needed to make a new can from scratch. Alcoa Australia Rolled Products processes half a billion cans through its remelt furnace annually, playing a significant role in reducing industry requirements for natural resources and diverting waste from landfill.
The business produced over 180,000 tonnes of rolled product in 2006, around half of which was produced at Yennora. Over 50 per cent of product is exported, mainly to rapidly growing markets in Asia. You will see our products in aluminium beverage cans and wine screw top closures.
Alcoa Australia Rolled Products employs about 220 people at Yennora, and contributes around $20 million in direct wages to the Western Sydney region.
Alcoa Australia Rolled Products Yennora site operates under a NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) licence and has committed to producing an Environmental Improvement Plan in consultation with the local community every two years.
A 20 per cent reduction in water usage has been achieved since 2003 and strategies for further savings are in process. The site has ISO 14001 certification for its environmental management system.
In 2005, Alcoa Australia Rolled Products established a Community Consultation Committee comprising local residents, local government, and the NSW EPA. This group meets regularly to discuss a broad range of issues relating to all aspects of Alcoa’s Yennora operations.
Alcoa Australia Rolled Products is a proud partner of community organisations in the Sydney region, focusing on raising awareness of the benefits of recycling for the environment. Partnerships with organisations such as Keep Australia Beautiful are part of these efforts.
Alcoa Australia Rolled Products at Yennora provides scholarships for metallurgy students and vocational internships for mechanical and electrical engineering students. The site also supports vocational education and training for secondary school students.
Educational tours of the Alcoa Australia Rolled Products recycling facility and rolling mill are available free of charge. Bookings are essential, call 02 9681 9554 for more information. |
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At A Glance
Kiora Crescent
Lockbag 25, Fairfield
Yennora, New South Wales 2165
Australia
Location Type
Fabricated Aluminum Products
Products
- Can Reclamation
- Foil Products
- Sheet/Plate
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Yennora Partnering Stronger Communities program
Under our banner of ‘Partnering Stronger Communities’, Yennora forms partnerships with community organisations to strengthen the communities in which we work. These guidelines provide more information on our partnership program.
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If you'd like to make an application for a partnership you need to complete a Yennora Partnership Application Form.
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Sustainability Profile and Environmental Improvement Plan
Download the 2006/2007 Alcoa ARP at Yennora Sustainability Profile and Environment Improvement Plan
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Community Consultation Committee
Download the latest minutes of our Community Consultation Committee
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