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Health 31 Jul 2025

Tradie wellbeing campaign reaches milestone

Half a million dollars has been donated through the sale of blue work boots to support tradie mental and physical health.

Manufacturing 20 Feb 2023

Steel Blue flags leadership change

Steel Blue chief executive Garry Johnson will step down in June, to be replaced at the industrial footwear business by Peter Bell.

Events 01 Dec 2022

2022 RISE winners unveiled

Steel Blue, Mader and Foodbank WA were among the winners of the 2022 RISE Business Awards.

Regulation 13 Sep 2021

Working to eliminate modern slavery

Investors, consumers, and activists are pressuring big businesses to ensure the ethical security of their supply chains, but the first round of modern slavery statements shows varying degrees of compliance.

Manufacturing 21 Jun 2021

Steel Blue launches first graphene enhanced boot

Malaga boot manufacturer Steel Blue has launched the world's first graphene enhanced work boot range, 18 months after signing a contract with First Graphene.

Manufacturing 29 Jan 2021

Steel Blue upgrade to double production

Leading Australian boot manufacturer Steel Blue has celebrated its 25th anniversary with the unveiling of a new $2 million machine designed to double its local manufacturing capabilities.

Appointments 08 Jan 2021

Appointments January 8, 2021

Our weekly appointments wrap includes David McMullen, Natalie Zurita, Neil Hackett, Hayley Channer and Peter Canterbury.

Manufacturing 08 Oct 2020

First Graphene gets jump on blue sky opportunity

Listed company First Graphene is working with a diverse array of manufacturers to commercialise its innovative technology.

Manufacturing 24 Apr 2020

First Graphene seeks $6.2m

Graphite company First Graphene is planning to raise $6.2 million from a rights issue to expand its production facility in Henderson and increase marketing initiatives.

Contracts 22 Jan 2020

First Graphene wins supply agreement

Nedlands-based First Graphene has signed a two-year contract with Malaga boot manufacturer Steel Blue for the supply of its graphene powder product.

Retail 17 Aug 2017

Steel Blue: hard-wearing, not hard to wear

PHOTO ESSAY: Work boot company Steel Blue has shown niche, quality-focused manufacturing has a place in Western Australia.

Government 15 Apr 2016

$1m milestones for purple campaigns

Fundraising campaigns run by footwear manufacturer Steel Blue and the Fremantle Dockers on behalf of local charities have both hit the $1 million milestone this month.

Education 16 Nov 2015

Staff health a valuable exercise

SPECIAL REPORT: WA businesses can point to a range of wellness initiatives, but tough economic times and an emphasis on safety over health has put some employers behind the eight ball.

Opinion 27 Jun 2014

Rising Stars winners have choices

If the many different winners of the Rising Stars award have anything in common it is that all won the ability to choose their future – whether that be a trade sale, an ASX float or organic growth.

Retail 11 Apr 2012

Steel Blue walks tall on demand for boots

Safety boot manufacturer Footwear Industries has been given the luxury of picking and choosing Australian distributors as demand for its Steel Blue brand increases.

30 Jul 2009

Steel Blue not afraid to show its soft side

STARTED in 1995, Malaga-based Steel Blue targeted a niche gap in the local market to develop high-quality, comfortable safety boots.

Professions 19 Apr 2006

WA finalists for Entrepreneur of the Year awards announced

Western Australia has 23 nominees in the field of 108 competing for the Ernst & Young Australian Entrepreneur of the Year 2006.

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