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More education initiatives needed in local industry
27th October 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Education and skills development remain indispensable for the South African stainless steel industry, however, the training and development of productive and skilled staff has become a “major... 


SASSDA strives to unlock the power of local stainless steel
SASSDA strives to unlock the power of local stainless steel
26th October 2023

The use of local stainless steel is crucial to driving demand and the subsequent beneficiation of this highly prized metal but work still needs to be done to cement the correct specifications of... 


Sassda has identified and placed a focus on the following projects that can positively impact the local conversion of stainless steel
Stainless steel sector fights for right to supply local parastatal projects
18th September 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

The use of local stainless steel is crucial to driving demand and the subsequent beneficiation of this highly prized metal, but work still needs to be done to cement the correct specifications of... 


Increased interest in XRF, OES from steel sector
7th July 2023 By: Nadine James

Portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES) equipment provider Innov-X-Africa has noted increased interest in its products from the steel sector, with salesperson... 


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Sector stays sturdy despite challenges
7th April 2023 By: Halima Frost

The stainless steel sector remains steadfast in its resilience, and is even more determined to fight for its well-deserved place in growing the South African economy, says Southern Africa Stainless... 


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Stainless steel sector well-positioned to supply African markets, despite loadshedding challenge
7th March 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The biggest hurdle stainless steel production and fabrication are facing to date is loadshedding, with this challenge overriding all previous issues and leading to diminishing staff safety,... 


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Stainless steel industry remains resilient amid post-Covid recovery
28th October 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

The levels of local stainless steel consumption have been declining for the past eight years, however, the industry remains buoyant after having seemingly recovered from the effects of the... 


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New policy to ensure industry sustainability
28th October 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

In designing the Steel Master Plan (SMP), it is imperative to build consensus on a policy that can aid the creation of a competitive, dynamic and inclusive stainless steel industry, which can... 


Scrap export ban detrimental to sector
28th October 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

The Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) supports the proposed legislation to stop the economic damage caused by metal theft and infrastructure destruction. However,... 


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Boldly going where no material has gone before!
3rd August 2022

Beyond stainless steel – an online workshop on nickel alloys for industrial applications The Southern African Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) is proud to announce a brand new CPD... 


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Stainless steel industry perseveres in challenging conditions
8th April 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite significant challenges, such as the Covid-19 pandemic and its ripple effects, the stainless steel sector has shown adaptivity, innovation and resilience. It is also showing prepandemic... 


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Association supports resilient industry through master plan
22nd October 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Despite the impact of Covid-19 and a weak economy, the local stainless steel sector has shown its resilience, as the South African Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) continues to... 


MASTER PLAN 
The broad structure demanded is in place and export councils are now working to boost the local stainless steel sector
Master plan set to boost local market
2nd July 2021

Speaking on the steel master plan, which is a blueprint for the industry to re-energise itself and expand production, the Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) states... 


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... 


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). 


ADDED STRESS
The national lockdown has compounded the challenges faced by the already stressed stainless steel industry
Expedited change in stainless steel industry expected
29th May 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

The Covid-19 pandemic will have long-term ramifications, including permanent change in the South African stainless steel industry, Southern African Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda)... 


Welding Institute Tackles Challenges Facing The SA Industrial Sector Head On
Welding Institute Tackles Challenges Facing The SA Industrial Sector Head On
11th March 2020

The South African industrial and manufacturing sector is grappling with one of the toughest economic eras in living memory, made even more challenging by the tension between a rampant unemployment... 


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Stainless steel is one of the youngest industrial materials globally, managing to positively change people’s lives
Stainless steel growth unlikely in 2020
28th February 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

The level of activity in the local stainless steel sector’s value chain has dwindled in the past decade, mainly owing to international competition, low steel prices and the slow growth of the local... 


Albis Flanges (Pty) Ltd
Albis Flanges (Pty) Ltd
15th November 2019

Albis has an excellent track record for manufacturing and selling of quality flanges and fittings in all grades of steel, at the right price, the first time, every time, primarily to the... 


HOT TOPIC
The restructuring of Sassda’s membership model aligns each member based on individual needs
New membership structure set for stainless steel sector
25th October 2019 By: Halima Frost

The Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) is at a turning point in its history as it gears up for the future with the introduction of a new tiered membership model that... 


GROWTH FROM EXPORTS
Growth in the mining, and food and beverage, sectors for stainless steel, led to consumption in South Africa increasing by 8.6% last year
Sassda in transition, creates new membership structure
5th July 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Owing to the varied benefits which companies obtain as members of the Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda), the association has created a tiered membership structure. 


FTS Boltworld
FTS Boltworld
21st June 2019

FTS Boltworld is a distributor of industrial quality fasteners and rivets to the manufacturing, agriculture, construction and retail sectors.  Acquired by Hudaco in June 2018, Boltworld merged with... 


INTO FOCUS
Stainless steel in cladding construction brings the advantages into focus
Early days for stainless steel in cladding, construction industry
23rd November 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

The South African stainless steel in construction and cladding market is in an early developmental stage, despite many architectural projects having been completed over the past few decades, says... 


SA manufacturer wins Sassda Export Award
12th November 2018 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Heavy-duty Slurry pump manufacturer Hazleton Pumps® has won the Export Achievement Category at the bi-annual Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) Columbus Stainless... 


FTS Boltworld
FTS Boltworld
12th November 2018

FTS Boltworld, Is a division of Rutherford, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hudaco Trading (Pty) Ltd. We supply industrial fasteners, bolts & nuts, springs, clips and machined parts. The division is... 


Banding & ID Solutions Africa upbeat following Electra Mining 2018
2nd November 2018

Banding & Identification (ID) Solutions Africa asserts that its participation in Electra Mining Africa 2018 at Nasrec, Johannesburg in September was a resounding success. The company was... 


Mining, agricultural and industrial sectors in the spotlight at CAMINEX
30th May 2018

Opening next week, CAMINEX 2018 will bring the mining, agricultural and industrial sectors together at the Kitwe Showgrounds in Kitwe, Zambia, from 5-7 June. An important trade platform that is... 


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Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa (Pty) Ltd
Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa (Pty) Ltd

Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa is sole distributors for Goodwin electrically driven, submersible, abrasion resistance slurry pumps.

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Booyco Electronics
Booyco Electronics

Booyco Electronics, South African pioneer of Proximity Detection Systems, offers safety solutions for underground and surface mining, quarrying,...

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Hanna Instruments (Pty) Ltd

We supply customers with practical affordable solutions for their testing needs. Our products include benchtop, portable, in-line process control...

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John Deere (Pty) Ltd
John Deere (Pty) Ltd

In 1958 John Deere Construction made its first introduction to the industry with their model 64 bulldozer.

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