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Rebate provisions will also allow duty-free imports of steel products not manufactured locally, including certain rails, wire rods, pipes and heavy structural steel
Crisis prompts tariff hikes, calls for State-led revival plan
Updated 1 hour 21 minutes ago

South Africa’s steel industry is facing an “emergency situation” driven by global overcapacity, surging low-cost imports and collapsing domestic production, which has led to government and... 


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The steel industry is looking towards implementing alternative, sustainable and consistent energy practices as State-owned power utility Eskom is an inconsistent energy producer
Producer relies on forecasting, localisation to mitigate challenges
Updated 1 hour 21 minutes ago By: Keabetswe Shilakwe

Global overcapacity and price concerns are rattling South Africa’s steel sector, as flat domestic demand on stalled construction investment and a structural surge in cheap steel imports erode local... 


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
While zinc is vulnerable to acidic environments and high chloride concentrations, such as acidic mine water or sea spray at coastal plants, the wire rope dressing acts as the first barrier to corrosion
Zinc coatings extend rope life
Updated 1 hour 21 minutes ago By: Keabetswe Shilakwe

Steel wire ropes are mission-critical assets in mining hoists, ship repair, draglines and bulk materials handling. They run under constant tension, bending fatigue and abrasion and are often in... 


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Galferro Galvanisers is a trusted partner in steel protection, committed to quality, sustainability, partnership
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Innovation meets integrity in the world of steel protection at Galferro Galvanisers. For 20 years, the company has been delivering high-quality hot-dip galvanizing solutions, safeguarding steel... 


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