The purchase involves the acquisition of long established distribution outlets in Bundaberg, Townsville, Cairns and Mareeba.

Orrcon Steel Managing Director Leon Andrewartha said “The purchase of Steel Barn with three branches in North Queensland and one in the WideBay/Burnett area, presented an excellent opportunity to strengthen [Orrcon Steel’s] position in these regions.

“The local community will certainly benefit from this deal as The Steel Barn will be able to tap into Orrcon Steel’s manufacturing capabilities and established distribution networks and therefore provide a broad range of quality Australian made products,” Mr Andrewartha said.