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New approach adopted in uncertain steel market

Steel merchant Macsteel has been re-evaluating its business strategy, owing to a steady decline in steel consumption in the steel market over the past five years, with 2019 being a “new low” and the start of 2020 faring just as poorly – a situation that has been exacerbated b...

The ideal low-pressure solution

An increasing focus on environmental protection and energy savings means that water supply and distribution systems need to become more efficient and operate optimally at minimum pressures. Single-chamber control valves are traditionally used in water supply and distribution systems due to the...

Covid-19 compounds challenges in Africa

The legislation put in place amid the Covid-19 pandemic is compounding the “exceptionally challenging” business environment already faced by companies when operating in Africa, where each country presents its own challenges, says Macsteel Exports senior branch manager Adrian Isemonger.

Steel supplier melds business divisions

STEEL and value-added steel products supplier, Macsteel, has merged its Fluid Control and Pipes, Fittings & Flanges into one business unit.

GM for Macsteel Fluid Control, Rowan Blomquist said the vertical merger forms part of the company’s focus on increasing operating efficiency s...

Pandemic, economic challenges to shape industry direction

Steel Industry trends are likely to take a new direction because of the global Covid-19 pandemic and a severely constrained local economy, says steel and value-added steel  products merchandiser and distributor Macsteel.

“As a major player in the steel sector, even prior to ...