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Stainless Steel

FIRM GRIP 
The BAND-IT stainless steel band clamps spread their clamping force out across the full perimeter of the items they are joining
Manufacturer mitigates supply challenges
28th May 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

With the global pandemic posing challenges across all industries, the greatest challenge that industrial and electronic supplier Actum faces is the timeous supply of raw materials. “Actum Group is... 


COMPLETE SAFETY 
BMG works closely with its customers in all sectors to ensure that each plant is well-prepared to maintain full production
Quality stainless steel components supplied during pandemic
28th May 2021

Engineering solutions specialists BMG provided engineering components and support services to all sectors during the Covid-19 pandemic. “The BMG team is committed to making sure industry continues... 


NEW TECH 
The 22 RB series is the most compact and affordable model in the company’s RB Series product range
Machine comes to SA shores
28th May 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

With the stainless steel industry need for a smaller and more compact rotary brush machine, deburring machine manufacturers Timesavers International has developed the 22 RB series rotary brush... 


LOOKING UP
South Africa's economy is expected to rebound in 2021 and 2022 after the dire impact of Covid-19 last year
Stainless steel industry shows brighter future
28th May 2021

The stainless steel market is still under pressure following years of economic decline in South Africa’s economy. This was exacerbated by Covid-19 and the measures that government imposed to reduce... 


State of the stainless steel nation
28th May 2021

Against the backdrop of this year’s State of the Nation Address and the Budget speech, Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) acting executive director Michel Basson took... 


TIGHT FIT 
These enclosures are designed for maximum safety and the ordered arrangement and optimum protection of electrical components
Cabinets for use in multiple industries
28th May 2021

Electrical equipment and wire accessories company Legrand’s Atlantic stainless steel cabinets have been designed for safe use in corrosive conditions and in areas requiring a high level of hygiene.... 


Iron-ore tumbles as China's price warning grips markets
24th May 2021 By: Reuters

Asia's iron-ore futures tumbled on Monday, leading another bout of selling in the metals complex, after China's state planner warned against commodity price manipulation and vowed to clamp down on... 


Iron-ore slumps as China steps up efforts to curb soaring prices
20th May 2021 By: Reuters

Chinese iron ore and steel futures led a selloff across the nation's metals complex on Thursday after the government sought stricter oversight of commodity markets to curb exorbitant prices,... 


PERFECTLY NESTED
The flanges and seals made on the new CNC waterjet machine are suited in design and material for perfect nesting
CNC machine bolsters company offering
14th May 2021 By: Halima Frost

Waterjet cutting service provider MaxJet Global has invested in a new computer numerical control (CNC) waterjet machine to bolster its specialised flange and seal offerings for the valves sector.... 


Desmond Maharaj resigns as AMSA CFO
4th May 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Desmond Maharaj has resigned as CFO and executive director of steelmaker ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) to pursue personal opportunities outside of the business. AMSA expects Maharaj to step... 


AGES LIKE A FINE WINE Over the recommended life span of a structure, stainless steel becomes more economical because of reduced maintenance and refurbishment required
Increase in tanks demand presents challenges
9th April 2021 By: Darren Parker

Despite a global increase in stainless steel tanks production over the past 12 months – particularly for the food and beverage sectors – some subsectors are facing challenges, says stainless steel... 


Multi Alloys to merge with EMVAfrica
Multi Alloys to merge with EMVAfrica
1st April 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Special alloys company Multi Alloys will merge with EMVAfrica to become a specialised division of the stainless steel products and valves company on May 1. The merged businesses will give... 


GRINDEX RANGE
The company is the sub-Saharan Africa supplier for the Grindex range
Pandemic increases demand for pumps
19th March 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

With much of the world being tested to its limits by the Covid-19 pandemic, it resulted in an increased demand for pumps and related accessories, says specialist pump company Integrated Pump... 


Taxpayer loses as multimillion-rand investment collapses amid allegations of fraud, mismanagement
8th March 2021 By: News24Wire

The KwaZulu-Natal Growth Fund (KGF), Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and private investors have burnt their fingers and lost more than R330-million in an ill-fated cookware-manufacturing... 


PIN AND COLLAR
The Swagefast heavy industrial pin and collar range will now be supplied by BMG
Company secures distributor deal
5th March 2021 By: Halima Frost

Engineering solutions provider BMG has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of Swagefast fastening systems in Africa, including South Africa. “This means that BMG will have the capacity to... 


Seifsa CEO Kaizer Nyatsumba
Seifsa partners with Venncap to help metals, engineering companies secure funding
4th March 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Industry body the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) has partnered with funding consulting firm VennCap Business Solutions to assist metals and engineering... 


DECREASED STEEL OUTPUT 
Global crude steel production reached 1 864-million tonnes for the year 2020
Global crude steel output decreases by 0.9% in 2020
26th February 2021

Global crude steel production reached 1 864-million tonnes (Mt) for the year 2020, which is down by 0.9% compared with 2019, steel industry association the World Steel Association stated in a press... 


REPRIORITISATION 
The Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association’s members had to reconsider aspects, such as staff deployment, the use of facilities and cost structures
Association hopeful despite challenging environment
26th February 2021 By: Mamaili Mamaila

The stainless steel sector, similar to the rest of the local economy, was under pressure before the onset of Covid-19, says the Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda). 


MULTIPLIER EFFECT 
The manufacturing sector remains key to the growth and development of South Africa owing to its multiplier effect on other sectors of the economy
Manufacturing recovery’s slow pace a concern, Seifsa
26th February 2021

The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) is concerned about the slow pace of recovery in the manufacturing sector, as depicted by the manufacturing Purchasing... 


ZOOMING INTO SAFETY 
Over the years, the importance of safety has grown substantially, whereby laws and regulations governing the smelter and metals sector have become stricter
Safe and reliable steel production even more crucial
26th February 2021

High temperatures, molten metals and heavy loads are some of the challenges faced during steel production, says industrial instrumentation and automation multinational Endress+Hauser. 


TRANSFORMATION GOALS 
The Most Transformed Company of the Year Award honours and celebrates companies that have been able to transform their workplaces meaningfully
Companies committed to transformation honoured
26th February 2021

Entries are open for the seventh annual Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) Awards for Excellence and the federation is calling on all companies within the... 


Chrome market could change with new export tax regime, dissuading Chinese offtake
20th January 2021 By: Donna Slater

A “delicate” balancing act between chrome ore mining and stainless steel production may be under threat as South Africa changes its export tax regime to boost the commodity’s “welfare benefits” and... 


Seifsa calls for moratorium on power hikes as Eskom makes case for cost-reflectivity
Seifsa calls for moratorium on power hikes as Eskom makes case for cost-reflectivity
7th December 2020 By: Terence Creamer

Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) used the platform created by ongoing National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) hearings to call for a moratorium on... 


PIPELINE
A new forming line for processing of airbag tubes is being invested in by Benteler International
New forming line increases global supply capabilities
4th December 2020

Last month, automotive technology and engineering company Benteler International announced it would be investing in a new forming line for processing of airbag tubes at its Schloss Neuhaus plant,... 


LARGE HOLDING 
ENERGYValves boasts a vast stock-holding of its flagship range of competitively priced ball valves which can be considered as commodity products
Company holds premium reputation in valves industry
6th November 2020

Stainless steel and special alloy valves supplier Energy Valves, a division of single-source supplier of corrosion resistant and other specialist alloys EMVAfrica, holds a solid reputation as a... 


BETTER AND BETTER
The current revamp project focused primarily on enhancing the repeatability and furthering the development of the welding parameters
Digitalised process takes pipe welding to next level
6th November 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Japanese steel manufacturer JFE Steel Corporation has produced the first pipe at its Fukuyama Works in Japan after the successful revamp of its submerged arc welding stands by metallurgical plant... 


LOOK LOCAL
WPSSP is calling on government to become more involved in the sector, facilitating deals directly with State-owned enterprises to allow for South African producers
Company engages govt for greater awareness of local industry
23rd October 2020

Stainless steel producer Wire Products Stainless Steel Productions (WPSSP) is engaging government to create greater awareness about the local supply of stainless steel long products and wire. The... 


TECHNOLOGY SHAKE UP
Stainless steel is not dead nor dying, but the emergence of new technology continues to shake up the biopharmaceutical industry
Hybrid future in sight
23rd October 2020

Global engineering company Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) predicts a hybrid bioprocessing future, where tried and trusted stainless-steel systems are seamlessly integrated with... 


Key issues in welding stainless steels
23rd October 2020

Most stainless steels have good weldability if some key issues are understood and addressed, correct procedures are followed and expert advice is obtained if the organisation is inexperienced, says... 


South African Cabinet approves export tax on chrome ore
South African Cabinet approves export tax on chrome ore
22nd October 2020 By: Reuters

South Africa, the world's biggest chrome producer, has approved measures to support the domestic ferrochrome industry including through an export tax on chrome ore, according to a Cabinet... 


TANK TOP The Maxi range of tanks offers water storage capacity of up to 1.5Mℓ
Easy-to-assemble water storage tanks launched
16th October 2020 By: Halima Frost

Steel products and related services company Structa Group recently launched the marketing drive for its new Circotank brand, which offers a range of rolled sectional steel tanks. Circotank is... 


United Heavy Industries upgrades KZN steel mill, plans larger steel investment
United Heavy Industries upgrades KZN steel mill, plans larger steel investment
13th October 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Diversified industrial firm United Heavy Industries has announced a R350-million investment in its recently acquired steel mill at Mandeni, KwaZulu-Natal, which will more than double the plant’s... 


South Africa’s iron-ore sector to benefit from rising Chinese demand
7th October 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa’s Northern Cape is considered a “fantastic mineral region” and African Rainbow Minerals ferrous division CE Andre Joubert believes iron-ore, besides other commodities, is likely to... 


Consultant emphasises importance of careful selection of galvanised steel sheet for light metal frame structures, roofing
1st October 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Careful selection of continuously galvanised steel sheet products can help to avoid premature corrosion of roofing and cladding on buildings, says galvanising consultant Terry Smith. Continuously... 


HIGHER GRADE
Being able to do practical training at height is now possible with the structures erected at KBC's various training facilities
Structures assist in practical training
25th September 2020 By: Halima Frost

Increased interest in the training of working-at-height personnel in eMalahleni, in Mpumalanga, and Rustenburg, in North West, has led to permanent scaffolding structures being erected at safety... 


Global chromium production impacted by Covid-19 outbreak, says ICDA
21st September 2020 By: Schalk Burger

Global chromium production impacted by Covid-19 outbreak, says ICDA Chromium production and consumption remained constrained during the second quarter of this year, in line with lockdown... 


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