ABOUT US HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT CAREERS NEWS & UPDATES PRODUCTS CONTRACTORS CONTACT LINKS News Items SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH Throughout October, Tomago Aluminium partnered with businesses in the Hunter Manufacturing network to promote Mental Health Awareness month. READ MORE IN NEWS Tomago Aluminium successfully runs it's first onsite COVID-19 Vaccination clinic On the 28th September, Tomago Aluminium successfully completed their first onsite COVID vaccination clinic for employees. READ MORE IN NEWS ROD SHOP'S MAGNETIC APPEAL Cast Iron is one of the vital components that helps keep Tomago's Rod Shop ticking over, allowing baked anodes to be joined securely to the rodding assemblies before they are sent to the liquid metal department for use in pots. READ MORE IN NEWS TOMAGO ALUMINIUM EMPLOYEES BAND TOGETHER TO DONATE $143,000 TO LOCAL CHARITIES Tomago Aluminium’s Workplace Giving Program will donate $143,000 to local charities in June with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service and four other groups set for a financial windfall. READ MORE IN NEWS STACEY TO HELP PLAN NSW ENERGY USE Tomago's Chief Financial Officer, Stacey Sleeman, has been appointed to one of the state's most important boards and will help plan our move into cleaner, cheaper energy. READ MORE IN NEWS TOMAGO ALUMINIUM’S INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS ARE INSPIRATIONAL AND ASPIRATIONAL Maintenance strategies and recycling emerged as the big winners in this year’s Tomago Aluminium Innovation and Excellence Awards. READ MORE IN NEWS HON KAREN ANDREWS MP VISITS TAC On Thursday 5 March, TAC hosted a visit by the Federal Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, the Hon Karen Andrews MP. READ MORE IN NEWS TAC SUPPORTS THE KARUAH KINNECTION BASKETBALL TEAM Tomago Aluminium has teamed up with Hunter Primary Care and local businesses, including Port Stephens Council, to support the Indigenous men’s basketball team, Karuah Kinnections. READ MORE IN NEWS TAC CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE NEXT GENERATION Every year, Port Stephens Council partners with local businesses, including Tomago Aluminium, to support the next generation of local leaders as they begin their tertiary studies. READ MORE IN NEWS EVERYONE HAS A STORY TO TELL In October, as part of Mental Health Month, we partnered with other businesses in the Hunter Manufacturing network and invited our employees to talk about their own mental health journeys. READ MORE IN NEWS War on waste brings big rewards to tomago A few months ago a project was launched to look at the way Tomago managed their scrap steel and to optimize the scrap value, that’s either sold on the scrap market or re-processed onsite. READ MORE IN NEWS TOMAGO ALUMINIUM ANNOUNCED AS A WINNER AT THE WORKPLACE GIVING EXCELLENCE AWARDS Tomago Aluminium has claimed both Gold and Bronze for its charity work in the two categories contested in the recent 2020 Workplace Giving Excellence Awards. READ MORE IN NEWS PRIME MINISTER SCOTT MORRISON VISITS TOMAGO ALUMINIUM On Tuesday the 15th September 2020, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister of Australia, visited Tomago Aluminium following an important National Energy address at a function nearby the smelter. READ MORE IN NEWS KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON ACROSS NSW Many are surprised to know that Tomago Aluminium is a major electricity consumer but few realise we play a major role when it comes to keeping the state's lights on. READ MORE IN NEWS BRODIE SUPPORTS THOSE ON THE FRONTLINE When COVID-19 declared war on the world and forced us into lockdown some chose to stand and fight the pandemic in any way they could. Tomago's Brodie Fairhall was one of them. READ MORE IN NEWS CHANGING THE WAY WE GIVE BACK Life is full of confusion but when it comes to Tomago Aluminium's charity programs, much work is being done to achieve a positive change. READ MORE IN NEWS TOMAGO ALUMINIUM CONTINUES TO SUPPORT HUNTER-BASED CHARITIES Tomago Aluminium’s workforce has continued its vital fundraising program supporting Hunter-based charities. READ MORE IN NEWS SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION Tomago Aluminium once again supported the Port Stephens Mayoral Academic Scholarship Program, a program helping local students unlock their future. READ MORE IN NEWS COVID-19 Update Like any other business, here at Tomago Aluminium, the health and safety of our people and our community during this COVID-19 crisis is our primary concern. READ MORE IN NEWS TOMAGO DONATES $50,000 TO THE RFS Tomago Aluminium, its employees and contractors have dug deep once again and raised $50,000 for the NSW Rural Fire Service, which will be divided between four local brigades. READ MORE IN NEWS TOMAGO KEEPS THE LIGHTS ON ACROSS THE STATE The bushfires recently caused a severe short-term energy shortage and Tomago Aluminium was able to immediately respond by shutting down two potlines to avoid blackouts across the state. READ MORE IN NEWS CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR WINNING ARTISTS 13 talented artists and six lucky schools were the winners of our 'Do it Safely 4 LIFE' drawing competition. READ MORE IN NEWS The 2019 Tomago Aluminium Suppliers Awards The key to any successful business is a strong supply chain and at Tomago Aluminium we are extremely grateful for the services given by our many suppliers. READ MORE IN NEWS CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2019 INNOVATION & EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS Once again, employees who have displayed excellence and innovative thinking were recognised and rewarded on Friday at the sixth annual Innovation and Excellence Awards. READ MORE IN NEWS CASTHOUSE COST AND WASTE REDUCTION Aluminium waste, or swarf, created during the billet cutting process, has been costing the company a small fortune until Casthouse Operators developed a way of reusing swarf briquettes, saving $200,000 a year. READ MORE IN NEWS Empowering our TAC women Women make up a small portion of the Tomago workforce, but a lack of numbers is not reflecting a lack of confidence or ability, with many recently learning Krav Maga, through a number of workshops being run onsite. READ MORE IN NEWS TOMAGO ALUMINUM PARTNERS WITH HUNTER RIVER HIGH SCHOOL Tomago Aluminium is excited to partner with Hunter River High, ranked among the state's leading technical high schools. READ MORE IN NEWS Support for those in need As one of the Hunter’s biggest private employers, Tomago is also one of the region’s biggest charity donors through a number of programs, including the Out-of-Pay Donation Scheme, which was established 33 years ago. READ MORE IN NEWS Tomago wins WHS Business of the Year Tomago Aluminium has taken out the region’s most prestigious safety award; the ‘Gold’ Safety Helmet for WHS Business of the Year Award at the 2019 Hunter Safety Awards. READ MORE IN NEWS TOMAGO ALUMINIUM SAVES 438 LIVES! Every donation of blood saves three lives and in 2018 Tomago Aluminium employees provided 146 donations of blood, which means we saved an amazing 438 lives last year! READ MORE IN NEWS 2019 HUNTER SAFETY AWARDS FINALIST Tomago Aluminium have been announced as a finalist in the 2019 Hunter Safety Awards. READ MORE IN NEWS Meet our new Apprentices On Monday, we welcomed our new apprentices who were all excited to finally start their 4-year apprenticeship here at TAC. READ MORE IN NEWS A Year of Giving With the season of goodwill in full flow, it is nice to reflect on how the business and its generous employees have given back to the community throughout 2018. READ MORE IN NEWS New recruits powering gender diversity at Tomago During the early years of operation, Tomago Aluminium’s workforce consisted largely of men. In 2018, more than 20% of new recruits at Tomago Aluminium were female. READ MORE IN NEWS Tomago Supports White Ribbon Day Tomago once again supported White Ribbon Day on the 23rd November and asked everyone to stand up against violence towards women. READ MORE IN NEWS Tomago Signs Pledge with Soldier On Tomago has recently signed a pledge with Soldier On, supporting ex serving Defence Force personnel who are wanting to transition into civilian employment. READ MORE IN NEWS The 2018 Tomago Aluminium Supplier Awards At Tomago, we recognise the vital role our suppliers play in keeping our business thriving. READ MORE IN NEWS SAFEWORK NSW AWARDS DINNER SafeWork NSW recognises the commitment to outstanding work safety culture by our Tomago Aluminium Health and Safety Team. READ MORE IN NEWS A million reasons to smile Since its inception, the Out-of-Pay donation Scheme has given away over $1 million to deserving charities. READ MORE IN NEWS 2018 Innovation Award Winners Once again employees were recognised and rewarded at the 5th annual Innovation Awards on Friday 12th October. READ MORE IN NEWS Family Picnic Day Fun In celebration of 35 years of business, our Family Picnic Day at the historic Tomago House was a huge success on Sunday. READ MORE IN NEWS SafeWorks NSW visit Tomago Earlier this year we nominated Tomago into the 2018 SafeWork Awards in Category 1 – Excellence in Workplace Health and Safety Culture. READ MORE IN NEWS Tomago employees dig deep for farmers Tomago Aluminium employees have dug deep, donating a portion of their pay packet, matched by the company, to total $50,000 for farmers doing it tough throughout the drought stricken Hunter region. READ MORE IN NEWS International Training Some of the world’s best design trends originate in Europe - think cars, fashion, building. So it’s no wonder the architects of Tomago Aluminium’s new business operating system looked to their European counterparts for inspiration. READ MORE IN NEWS RUOK day? Tomago will once again show its support for RUOK day on the 13th September. READ MORE IN NEWS Tomago Family Picnic Day Following on from the success of last year’s Family Picnic Day, this year’s event promises to be even more of a party, coinciding with the company’s 35th anniversary. READ MORE IN NEWS Supercars, Fishing Boats and Fast Cars As a guest at the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Ball, Matt Howell, CEO became swept-up in the fundraising auction. READ MORE IN NEWS Tomago presents a Sunshine Coach to Newcastle Junior School Every year, employees give up some of their salary and donate it to the Tomago Aluminium 'Out-of-pay Donation' Scheme. Last year we clicked over $1 million in donations. READ MORE IN NEWS EMPLOYEES GIVE BACK TO THOSE IN NEED On Monday 25th June, we hosted a Charity Morning Tea in the Tomago Aluminium Fire Shed to present the 2018 recipients of the ‘Out-of-Pay Donation’ Scheme with their cheques. READ MORE IN NEWS Carly White Represents Tomago at National TAFE week Well done to Carly White, one of our 2nd year Apprentice Mechanical Fitter’s here at Tomago Aluminium, who recently attended National TAFE week in Canberra. READ MORE IN NEWS Coming Home In 2015, TAC rolled out our first ‘Mates Looking After Mates’ program to encourage all employees to look out for each other as well as themselves. The program is still very much present today. READ MORE IN NEWS Recycling his way to the UK Tomago have recently sponsored Xander Oxford (the grandnephew of one of Tomago’s employees, Bob McLaren’s) who is raising money to attend the West Hams United International tour in the UK. READ MORE IN NEWS A long history with Tomago House Tomago House stayed with the Windeyer family for 150 years but was acquired by Tomago Aluminium as part of the buffer zone established when the smelter was built. READ MORE IN NEWS Tomago Sponsors the Port Stephens Mayoral Academic Scholarship Program Tomago has once again supported the Port Stephens Mayoral Academic Scholarship Program. READ MORE IN NEWS Looking after our Neighbours Heavy Industry and rural tranquility might seem an odd couple but somehow, an unlikely pair have been making it work for many years. READ MORE IN NEWS Looking After the Environment The environment team at Tomago monitor the impact on the local surrounds and ensure we meet the specific requirements of our license. READ MORE IN NEWS Tomago Turnaround - Weightloss Challenge Tomago’s Health Services team helps promote healthy activities on-site and one of last year’s campaigns was impressively successful. READ MORE IN NEWS Supplier Awards Receive strong praise In early November, we paid tribute to our providers at the annual Tomago Aluminium Supplier Awards. READ MORE IN NEWS Tomago Aluminium's Out of Pay Donation Scheme There is no secret about the fact that, when it comes to supporting local charities, Tomago employees are very generous folk. READ MORE IN NEWS A Tomago Aluminium employee's innovation leads to excellence award NATHAN Bevear is a fitter and welder with a man-cave in the backyard and a talent for seeing things he thinks could work better. READ MORE IN NEWS Tomago Aluminium's Apprenticeship Program Tomago Aluminium manage a four year apprenticeship program to 7 lucky students each year, but what most people don’t know is just how difficult it is to get one of those apprenticeships. READ MORE IN NEWS Mobile Workshop - Unsung Heroes The Mobile Workshop look after the maintenance of some 200 pieces of Mobile equipment—from forklift trucks to haulage trucks carrying crucibles of molten metal and industrial grade road sweepers. READ MORE IN NEWS New pot design could deliver $10m in annual savings One of the most significant costs in the manufacture of aluminium is power. Reducing use of electricity in the production of aluminium remains a key challenge at TAC. READ MORE IN NEWS Electrical distribution model safe guards TAC site Over the past year, TAC’s Senior Electrical Engineer, Antonie Jacobs has had the pleasure of watching Newcastle University student, Mat Barton develop his skills by bringing an electrical distribution model to fruition. READ MORE IN NEWS Sky-high generosity The Westpac Rescue Helicopter made our site its landing pad for a lunch with a twist recently. 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