| Steber
International were one of the pioneers in the construction of fibreglass
vessels in Australia, having commenced manufacture over 65 years ago. Originally
producing timber clinker hull boats, Steber International changed to fiberglass
(FRP) construction in 1959. The company has remained at the forefront of
the industry and is now regarded as the premium manufacturer of pleasure
and commercial fibreglass vessels and other composite components.
Operations were originally
based in Brookvale, Sydney. The company relocated to their larger more
modern premises on the Mid North Coast of NSW in 1974. The development
and manufacture of larger vessels in the 70's brought about a business
decision to phase out the production of "run-abouts", and produced
solely pleasure and commercial vessels ranging from 6 metres to 15.8 metres.
 In
the 1990s the business diversified even more into the industrial composite
industry with a commitment to continual improvement through research and
development obtaining the latest technology.
The company, which
is family owned and operated, is located at 6 Elizabeth Avenue Taree,
NSW Australia, where there is an extensive factory complex on a 4.5 acre
site. The facility has designated areas for hand laminating, gelcoat and
resin spraying, fitout and finishing ensuring a superior quality product.
Sheet metal (stainless steel and aluminium) and internal cabinet, furniture
and upholstery manufacturing facilities are also on site.
The manufacturing
process is supported by a company commitment to a highly skilled workforce
with staff qualified in ship and boat building, engineering, electrical
(AC & DC) and fibreglass technology. The plant operates with well-maintained
equipment, such as chopper guns, gelcoaters, woodworking machinery etc,
with all factory areas serviced by modern pneumatic and electrical tool
systems with appropriate backup support.
All work within the
factory is carried out under our Quality Assurance system, ANZ/ISO9002
standard. All laminating is carried out within humidity and temperature
parameters with stringent in house tests performed on all products.
In brief, Steber International's
experience and competencies extend from tooling, plug and mould making
(male and female) through to specialised manufacturing techniques and
methods. Steber International specialise in sandwich construction, using
balsa and foam materials and a range of resin types including fire retardant
and anti-ballistic materials
.
Awards
Steber International
received the Australian Boating Industry Association " Award of Excellence"
for their 41' Express Cruiser in 1984, the 36' Sports Cruiser being placed
close second in Modern Boating Magazine's 1986 " Boat of the Year",
winning this prestigious award, as well as the Regional Small Business
Award in 1987.
Their quality of design and workmanship was again recognised in 1991,
in receiving the Australian Boating Industry Association "Boat of
the Year" award for their 52' motor cruiser.
1994 saw Steber International
leading the way again receiving an Australian Design Award for their bold
new 43' Commercial and Pleasure Vessels, and also being awarded Modern
Boating magazine's BIA "Boat of the Year", The skills excellence
award of "Trainer of the year" and the Manning valley "Business
excellence award" was also awarded. In that same year Bruce Steber
founder of the company was awarded the "Robert Greaves BIA achievement
award".
In 1997 Steber International
was awarded for Achievement in "Innovation and Excellence in Business",
and in 2000 another "Excellence in Business award". The Australian
Marine Industry Federation's Award for "Contribution to Industry"
was presented for the first time in 2003 to Alan Steber and this is not
an annual award. In 2004 Modern Boating Magazine awarded Steber International
with "Cruiser of the Year " for the 4300.
2007 Australian Marine
Award to the 3800 Sportsfisher- winner
of the Fishing Non-trailerable over 10m section
2009 Modern Boating Boat of the year Steber 3800 Cruiser
2009 Manning Valley Chamber of Commerce Business of the year
2010 Department of Environment Climate Change and Water - Bronze award
for sustainability
These numerous awards, acquired over the years, are the hallmark of Steber
International's dedication to quality.
"Quality is
never an accident, it is always the result of experience and effort"
This philosophy is
perhaps the reason Steber International is one of the longest established,
successful, wholly Australian owned and operated companies.
Achievements 
6
Shipwright Apprentice of the Year Awards
Foundation member of NSW BIA (Boating Industry of Australia)
Foundation member of AIMEX (Australian International Marine Export Group)
Member of American Boat & Yacht Council
Member Combined Chamber of Commerce Taree
Accredited to ANZ/ISO
9002
Accredited Queensland Ship Builder
Accredited Ship Builders certificate
Sponsorship
- 2008 Blue Marlin
Classic-Great Lakes Game Fishing Club
- VRA- Taree Rescue
Squad
- Port Macquarie
Game Fishing Club
- Variety Club/Cummins
Golf Day
- Volunteer Rural
Fire Brigade
- Marine Rescue Foster
- Marine Rescue Broken Bay
International
Trademarks
|
