The local automotive industry is one of the most critical manufacturing sectors in the country, with vehicle and related component production accounting for approximately one third of South Africa’s manufacturing…
Allied Steelrode: Stretching steel, capacity and competitiveness with second stretcher leveller
Local steel major Allied Steelrode made history in 2015 with the purchase and commissioning of South Africa’s very first dedicated stretcher leveller. This machine was ordered from Red Bud Industries,…
Steel major calls for drastic measures to counter current steel industry crisis
Currently, the South African downstream steel sector is beset by numerous severely challenging issues which – if the situation continues unabated – will be severely detrimental to the ongoing viability…
Women of Steel: ‘tempered’ by empathy and experience and taking the industry forward
Despite the many women making a sterling contribution to many facets of the local steel industry today – from management, finance and procurement, sales, marketing, production and on the shop…
Solidarity launches four-pronged steel industry initiative amid global steel crisis
Trade union Solidarity on Tuesday launched a four-pronged initiative to address and mitigate the impacts of the global steel crisis on local steel producers in an attempt to save jobs…
Software of steel: Allied Steelrode invests in state-of-the-art software upgrade on cut-to-length lines
Over the past decade, Allied Steelrode has become known in the steel industry for its passion for customer service and bold, strategic investments in advanced technology. To date, the company’s…
Urgent need to address steel industry ’tilt’
Downstream steel sector to be championed by CEO Task Force – Allied Steelrode a driving member
Currently South Africa’s steel industry – the key component of South Africa’s manufacturing sector – is facing serious challenges. In order to coordinate decision-makers, South African Institute of Steel Construction…
Fluctuating primary pricing threatens the mettle of South Africa’s steel industry
At present, companies in the local steel industry are finding the market very challenging. According to industry sources, much of this can be attributed to the extreme volatility of the…
Allied Steelrode supports the ‘sisters of steel’ in serving the Pretoria region
The steel business has always been perceived as a male preserve. However, in Rosslyn, north of Pretoria, there are two vibrant women who are challenging this traditionally-held perception on a…