Driving the development of Australia’s green steel market for a sustainable future.

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Inspired by nature, shaping tomorrow.

At Future Forgeworks, we are driven to provide sustainable, low-carbon steel for environmentally conscious companies, while supporting a circular economy. Our commitment to cost-competitive, reliable rebar products proves going green requires zero compromise on quality.

Powering the circular economy for a sustainable future
We’re creating a greener future. By utilising recycled steel, we are powering the South East Queensland circular economy, benefiting our local communities and the planet. Our ‘think global, act local’ approach is multifaceted − local end-of-life consumer and ferrous metal goods and are optimised through local processing, for use as reinforcing bar and ribbed reinforcing wire in local community-focused construction projects.
Leading the change, together
We’re part of a SEQ collective driving the shift towards renewables. We’re ahead of the curve, uniting against waste because we believe in doing what’s right today, for a better tomorrow. Our future-proofing technologies and expansion provisions will meet the next generation’s demand for green construction materials. Together, we forge a legacy of innovation, responsibility and opportunity.
Supporting communities
Our partnership and connection with the local Ipswich community underpins our conviction in success that matters. Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond the environment, directing profits towards commercial growth and employment opportunities, for the people of Ipswich and broader SEQ. We’re not just building for today, we’re building for the next generation of Queenslanders.
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Leading the change
Supporting communities

Mill details

Our innovative engineering and equipment manufacturing partners have designed a purpose-built electric arc furnace steel mill to be constructed in the heart of Swanbank’s industrial precinct. Our Swanbank location will minimise transport costs and emissions, and offers direct access to a local workforce with a diverse skillset ready to embrace a new career.

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Making rebar from South-East Queensland’s circular economy

At Future Forgeworks, our goal is to provide sustainable construction materials that help businesses meet tomorrow’s environmental expectations. Recycling steel reduces energy consumption by up to 74% and generates fewer air and water pollutants than primary steel production. Australia’s natural resources are conserved for the next generation by minimising water usage and land disturbances.

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End-of-life ferrous metal products ready for recycling

Heavy melting steel (HMS 1) and scrap metal, destined for the overseas market, will be collected, sorted and processed by our recycled steel partners to become furnace ready.
Renewable energy inputs to reduce our footprint

Queensland’s abundant wind and solar resources will contribute to the transformation of scrap metal into green rebar through the steel mill’s electric arc furnace.
Renewable steel is melted and refined

Using our low-emissions steel mill technology, metallurgists will remove impurities and contaminants and add alloys to meet our high quality standards. Steel slag will be provided to our partners who reuse this byproduct for asphalt, further reducing our ecological footprint.
Molten steel is rolled into rebar

We will utilise an endless casting and rolling process to optimise energy consumption, lowering both transformation costs and emissions.
Ready for commercial use

Our rebar and ribbed reinforcing wire will be utilised by Queensland builders to reinforce concrete, ensuring building structures last for generations to come.
In time, scrap metal, rebar and heavy melting steel from demolition sites will also be collected and processed by our renewable steel partners to become furnace ready, closing the loop on the circular economy, while minimising our embodied carbon footprint.

Our leadership team

Our leadership team is comprised of seasoned executives with significant experience in global engineering, project leadership and infrastructure development.

Managing Director Rohan Richardson BEng, CPEng, MBA, GAICD Rohan is passionate about creating a greener future for his children’s generation, using his extensive industry experience to support decarbonisation of heavy industry. He prioritises change and improvement over traditional business practices that focus solely on bottom-line management. Rohan has a strong connection to the Ipswich region, having spent his childhood and early schooling years in Ipswich.
Project Director Francisco Parot B Sc, UQ MBA Francisco’s decade in the construction and real estate sectors has honed his project management, procurement, and cost optimisation skills. He is motivated by challenges, seeing the pioneering of sustainable change to the world’s most polluting industries as the most important challenge yet. He believes that profitable businesses should generate a positive impact on society. Francisco grew up on a farm close to nature, surrounded by greenery and animals. He hopes to conserve this way of life for future generations.
Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer Selena Turner B Bus, M HR (ER) Selena has over 25 years’ global experience as an executive leader and leadership consultant. Across a variety of industries, she has led high performing teams in human resources, transformation, communications, investor relations and education. Selena is energised by a challenge and understands the value of exceptional leadership and teamwork in delivering results. With the Future Forgeworks executive, Selena is excited to build and foster a culture and corporate functions that enable our team and partners to thrive.
Chief Financial Officer Gerard Bass B Com, CPA Gerard has over 25 years of experience in finance and commercial roles across logistics, steel and civil construction and mining equipment. Gerard is passionate about contributing to projects that leave a positive and lasting legacy for future generations.
Chief Strategy Officer Rumi Masih B Econ, M Phil, PhD Fin Econ Rumi has over 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently an Industry Professor of Finance at the University of Queensland and a Director at Leinster Capital. Rumi prioritises sustainable investment partnerships to drive circular economy projects.
Chief Operating Officer Join our team Do you have a passion for sustainable industry? We’re building a high performing team to drive South East Queensland’s circular economy.


Community

#WeThriveTogether

At Future Forgeworks, we prioritise the surrounding community and environment in our mill’s operations planning and design. Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond the environment, creating commercial growth and employment opportunities for the people of Ipswich and surrounding communities.

Project information is now available for our community to download and print out.

After completing extensive technical assessments, we have lodged our Development Application with the Ipswich City Council and Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation.

If you have any enquiries, please contact us on +61 7 2143 9111 or enquiries@futureforgeworks.com.au.