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Company News

How Star Aluminium works within Star Holdings

Star Aluminium is one of six Australian businesses under the Star Holdings parent group. We are sharing this structure so our customers…

STAR Aluminium · 02 Sep 2026 · 5 min read
Safety Standards

Understanding AS1657 for Access Platform Procurement

AS1657-2018 is the Australian Standard for fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders. Procurement and safety managers use this standard to specify the…

STAR Aluminium · 02 Sep 2026 · 6 min read
Company News

QBCC Licensed Access Equipment Supplier

Star Aluminium holds Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) Licence No. 15609727. This licence confirms our standing as a licensed business entity…

STAR Aluminium · 23 Aug 2026 · 5 min read
Company News

Ali Aydin Earns UNSW Business Certificate

Ali Aydin, CEO of Star Aluminium, has completed a Graduate Certificate in Business at UNSW Sydney. He achieved this qualification while continuing…

STAR Aluminium · 21 Aug 2026 · 2 min read
Case Studies

Custom Inter-Tank Access Stair Tower

When two large industrial tanks sit side by side with a narrow gap between them, reaching the top safely is not a…

STAR Aluminium · 16 Jul 2026 · 6 min read
Company News

WHS Working at Height Duty of Care: How Aluminium Access Equipment Supports Compliance

Falls from height are one of the leading causes of serious workplace injury and fatality in Australia. Under the Work Health and…

STAR Aluminium · 10 Jul 2026 · 8 min read
Company News

Star Aluminium Featured on RPP FM 98.7

On 7 July 2026, our Managing Director Ali Aydin appeared on RPP FM 98.7 Business Class with host Jason Tolley. Stuart Hayes,…

STAR Aluminium · 07 Jul 2026 · 4 min read
Company News

Investing in Our Greatest Asset: How Star Aluminium is Building a Resilient Future

At Star Aluminium, we have always believed that our strength does not just come from the high-quality platforms we build, but from…

STAR Aluminium · 05 Feb 2026 · 3 min read
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Frequently Asked Questions

What topics does the Star Aluminium blog cover?

The Star Aluminium blog covers technical guidance on access equipment selection, Australian Standards compliance (AS 1657 series), inspection and maintenance procedures, engineering design considerations, and sector-specific access requirements for mining, aviation and construction applications.

How often is the Star Aluminium blog updated?

New articles are published regularly, covering AS/NZS compliance updates, product application guidance, and technical topics relevant to industrial access equipment procurement and maintenance. Subscribe or check back for the latest technical content.

Can I find AS 1657 compliance guidance in the blog?

Yes. Several articles address WHS compliance obligations, AS 1657 Standard requirements, inspection frequency guidance and documentation practices for access equipment in high-use industrial environments. Use the category filters to find compliance-related articles.

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