SAISI @SASteelMatters

The South African Iron and Steel Institute (SAISI) is a non-profit, pro-competition NGO representing 96% of all steel produced in SA. saisi.org Joined January 2022

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SAISI @SASteelMatters

2 years ago

Fast Fact Did you know that the steel industry contributes an estimated 3.8% of global GDP* *According to a 2019 study by Oxford Economics #SteelMatters

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2 years ago

Happy Freedom Day South Africa Let’s remember that our country is made of steel and together we can conquer (and build) anything. 29 years of freedom and counting.

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Fast Fact Steel has been used for over 150 years in the shipbuilding industry. The properties of steel make it uniquely suited for marine engineering. This includes its ideal mechanical properties, structural integrity and low cost to produce. #SteelInShipping #SteelMatters

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2 years ago

In an article in Business Report today, SAISI explains how the lack of regulation in the roofing and cladding industry poses a safety risk for the millions of people who build and inhabit makeshift structures using inferior steel materials. Read here: ow.ly/F5m650NyOIz

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2 years ago

At SAISI we are doing everything possible to ensure the local steel sector creates growth and enables economic recovery. Read more here: engineeringnews.co.za/article/saisi-… in the piece published by @engineering News yesterday.

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2 years ago

Human Rights Day 2023

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3 years ago

Today is global Recycling Day Did you know that steel is 100% recyclable and is the most recycled material in the world? Let’s all do our part and re-use, recycle and repurpose today, and every day.

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3 years ago

In this letter published by @BDliveSA the Secretary General of SAISI writes about how South African exports of iron and steel to the European Union are under threat. For more read it here: businesslive.co.za/bd/opinion/let… #SteelMatters

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3 years ago

Fast Fact #SteelMatters

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3 years ago

Our Feb issue of #SteelMatters is available here lnkd.in/gmPt6KUN. We look at why the Budget may just be good news for the local steel sector. We also highlight interesting things about galvanised steel, which make it the perfect material for construction.

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3 years ago

Steel offers numerous advantages, including quick construction in the field, the ability to prefabricate sections, predictable material properties, the lower weight of steel compared to that of concrete – any structural damage is readily accessible for inspection.#SteelMatters

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3 years ago

May you never be too old to search the skies for a jolly fellow in a red suit, on a wood and steel sleigh. Festive Seasons greetings from us all at the South African Iron and Steel Institute

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3 years ago

#FastFact25 As inspiring new generations of steel are developed, this makes it possible for manufacturers and builders to implement durable, lightweight designs. Download the full report here bit.ly/3y0BG7a #SteelMatters

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3 years ago

For a more in-depth look at what’s driving the industry today, download our 2022 Steel Report here: saisi.org/2022/10/28/ste… #FastFact24 Increased steel productivity contributes towards wage stability, as well as retaining and growing jobs. #SteelMatters

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3 years ago

#FastFact23 Steel underpins the activities of many JSE-listed and unlisted companies that provide services to state-owned entities such as our national electricity supplier, Eskom. Download the full report here bit.ly/3y0BG7a #SteelMatters

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3 years ago

#FastFact22 The steel business remains resilient in a sluggish economy and has contributed to a positive outcome for South Africa; this is off the back of the rise in international commodity prices. Download the full report here bit.ly/3y0BG7a #SteelMatters

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3 years ago

Steel is an important part of our daily lives. #FastFact21 South Africa was always an exporter of steel but, since 2021, is a net importer of primary steel. Download the full report here bit.ly/3y0BG7a #SteelMatters