What It Means to Be Recognised by the Australian Steel Institute
A Rare Honour in Australia’s Steel Industry
Being recognised by the Australian Steel Institute (ASI) is a milestone for any company in the steel supply chain. But when a rigging company earns this recognition, it’s even more significant.
Why? Because the ASI is the peak national body representing steel manufacturers—not typically rigging contractors, boilermakers, or installation teams. Their focus is on promoting Australian-made steel, structural integrity, and fabrication standards.
So when they highlight a business from the peripheral trades, like rigging, it reflects an exceptional level of respect and trust in that company’s role in delivering safe, complex, large-scale steel projects.
What Is the Australian Steel Institute?
The Australian Steel Institute is the voice of the steel industry in Australia. They work to:
- Promote local steel use
- Maintain design and engineering standards
- Connect certified suppliers across the steel value chain
Their endorsements are selective and primarily reserved for steel manufacturers, fabricators, engineers, and product developers.
That’s why being recognised as a steel rigging specialist is rare—it means the ASI considers you a critical part of Australia’s structural landscape.
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ASI on Hard Bakka Rigging
In a 2025 feature article on their industry platform, the ASI described Hard Bakka Rigging as:
“A top-tier deliverer of steel and rigging services… equipped to handle installation projects of 200 tonnes up to 1000 tonnes.”
They also highlighted our:
- Base in Prestons, Western Sydney
- ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications
- Advanced rigging crew and 30T XCMG mobile crane
- Work on projects across transport, utilities, commercial, and renewable energy
Why This Recognition Matters
This isn’t just a nice headline. It’s a formal acknowledgement of Hard Bakka Rigging’s impact on:
- Safety innovation in complex lifts
- Steel delivery at massive scale
- Raising industry standards beyond what’s expected of traditional riggers
It also means we’ve earned the confidence of the steel industry’s top institution—not just our clients or peers.
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Our Role in Australia’s Steel Chain
At Hard Bakka Rigging, we’ve never just moved steel. We’ve planned it, positioned it, lifted it safely, and executed each job with a deep understanding of load behaviour, site constraints, and compliance.
From TfNSW infrastructure to Snowy Hydro 2.0 shelters, we’ve proven that rigging isn’t a side trade—it’s an essential component of successful structural steel delivery.
Closing Thoughts
This endorsement by the ASI reinforces what our clients have known for years—Hard Bakka Rigging is more than a subcontractor. We’re a trusted structural partner.
👉 Want to work with an ASI-endorsed rigging team?
📞 Contact Bill Bakka at +61 415 878 744
📩 sales@hardbakkarigging.com.au
🌐 www.hardbakkarigging.com.aug.com.au online to learn how we can support your next project.
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