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Allied Steelrode’s steel processing technology ‘drives’ optimised efficiencies within South Africa’s automotive manufacturing sector
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 output. Total earnings from South African automotive exports reached R164.9-billion in 2017, comprising 13.9% of South Africa’s total export earnings. In a further demonstration of…
Read MoreAllied 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, the leading original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in the United States. The stretcher leveller, which has a length of 120 metres, is capable of processing material…
Read MoreSteel 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 of the entire steel sector in this country. One of the primary issues to be addressed is the ‘stalemate’ industry has been experiencing for some…
Read MoreSolidarity 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 and local manufacturing capacity. Solidarity deputy general secretary for metals engineering Marius Croucamp indicated that direct job losses of more than 7 500 were possible…
Read MoreGolf Day with Allied Steelrode
Allied Steelrode and ASSM aerial photo shoot
Arun Chadha Article In Forbes Africa
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Allied Steelrode – Live Radio Broadcast
Allied Steelrode’s generosity and sponsorship has allowed for an athlete to live their dream and participate in the Special Olympics, on the 13th March in Austria. Allied Steelrode … On A Mission
Read MoreItac to make HRC steel safeguard recommendation in November
The head of the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) reports that, following the completion of public consultations on the possible imposition of safeguard duties for hot-rolled coil (HRC) steel, the commission intends delivering its recommendation to Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies in November. Chief commissioner Siyabulela Tsengiwe tells Engineering News…
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