“Our core business is the stocking, processing and distribution of corrosion resistant metals such as stainless steel, duplex stainless grades, other non-standard special and hard wearing steels and aluminium - in most profiles. We specialize in stocking the full range of stainless steel and aluminium flat and long products and distribute an extensive range of standard and customized extruded aluminium products including aluminium architectural systems and hardware. We also offer customers related products such as Chrome-Moly, Hardox, Hastelloy , electro galvanized sheet (Zintex) and Chromadek".
Eurosteel are National Distributors of Stainless steel 3CR12, Aluminum and special steels
“Partnering with people to create exceptional value”
From humble beginnings, the Euro Steel Group of companies has evolved into South Africa’s premier stockist and distributor of stainless steel, special steels, aluminium and other corrosion resisting materials – all in almost every commercially available form. The group is predominantly positioned in South Africa but has operations in neighbouring countries, all of which combine to actively service Southern Africa and beyond. There is no doubt that our local experience and distribution infrastructure, coupled with our reputation for only representing reputable Mills and stocking only quality products is a powerful combination and the foundation of our success.
Strategic alliances and partnerships have always formed the basis of much of our thinking and in spite of the Group’s growth as a whole, our original philosophy of specific product focus and niche marketing remains and hence the Group continues to consist of a broad spectrum of companies, trading as independent operations under various brands – each catering for its particular market sector demands.
Our core values are: integrity, care, commitment, passion and a win-win approach to all interactions with our stakeholders. These values inform and underpin all that we do, and as a result, at Euro Steel we pride ourselves in having established the reputation of supplier of choice in most of the major centers in South Africa. We attribute our service record to the quality and ethic of the people we employ and the relationships and partnerships we have formed with our clients and our supply chain.
Our vision is to remain a relevant and sustainable organisation in a rapidly changing world, where we can add value to our stakeholders and nation as a whole. We will continue to partner with people to create exceptional value throughout our supply chain and play our part in developing people and contributing positively to the creation of a just and equitable society.
Should you wish to find out more about the Stainless Steel and Aluminum Steels we supply and other services, simply contact us.
Stainless steel, also known as corrosion resistant steel, inox steel or Inox (from French word "inoxydable"), is defined as a steel alloy with a minimum of 11% chromium content.
Stainless steel does not corrode, or rust as easily as ordinary steel. Stainless Steel performs better than ordinary steel in high temperature and cryogenic applications. Stainless Steel is used where both the properties of steel and resistance to corrosion are required.
Stainless steel differs from carbon steel by the amount of chromium present. Stainless steels contain sufficient chromium to form a passive film of chromium oxide, which prevents surface corrosion and blocks corrosion from spreading into the metal's internal structure. The sizes of chromium atoms and their oxides are similar, they pack neatly together on the surface of the metal, forming a stable layer only a few atoms thick. If the metal is cut or scratched and the passive film is disrupted, more oxide will quickly form and recover the exposed surface, protecting it from oxidative corrosion. The passive film requires oxygen to self-repair, so stainless steels have poor corrosion resistance in low-oxygen and poor circulation environments. Stainless steel comes in a variety of Types as well as many grades within those types of Stainless steels.
Aluminium also commonly known as Aluminum is a recyclable metal that is lightweight, strong, great formability, weldablility and conductive.
It is inexpensive and will not rust, this natural resource will never ever run out as 8% of the earth’s crust is made up of it. Aluminium is the most commonly occurring metallic element on earth. We stock Aluminium in a variety of forms ranging from Sheet , plate, coil and extrusions making it useful for a wide variety of applications. The Density of aluminium is 2.71 and its melting point is 660 degrees Celsius. In contrast to iron, aluminium oxide is the same size as aluminium. Instead of forming rust, the oxide forms a protective layer. The typical alloying elements are copper, magnesium, manganese, silicon and Zinc.
Who would be Koos Smit, the man selected acting CE at the embattled South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral), following the ill-timed, yet understandable, resignation of Nazir Alli. Indeed, who would have liked to be Alli! There is no question that Smit, like Alli, is more than qualified to run the organisation. He is a civil engineer with more than three decades of roads experience, including being a senior member of the Sanral management team since its 1998 inception. He joined Sanral from the Department of Transport's (DoT's) Chief Directorate Roads, where he was construction and maintenance director from 1996 until the establishment of Sanral. Between 1977 and 1998, Smith occupied various positions within the DoT, including being director of toll roads from 1995 to 1996. He is a professional engineer registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa.
Speaking at the recent United National Conference on Trade and Development Conference in Doha, Qatar, South Africa’s Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies again emphasised the need to promote “development integration” across Africa by combining market integration with programmes for infrastructure development. The latest version of the South African government’s Industrial Policy Action Plan also highlights how further regional integration is key to meeting South Africa’s industrial policy aspirations.
A section on global food markets contained within a special commodity markets feature in the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) latest ‘World Economic Outlook’, published in April, caught my eye. The report notes that food prices declined during the second half of 2011, broadly in tandem with cyclical commodity prices, while global food inventories started to be rebuilt in 2011, owing to favorable harvest outcomes.
