Association emphasises need for sustained steel demand
The carbon steel tube and pipe sector – akin to other sub-domestic industries that are emerging from an historically low industrial base – is emphasising the critical need for sustained demand and increased public infrastructure investment, echoing broader business sentiments.
The durability of steel for bulk water delivery
Steel is an indispensable and versatile material in municipal bulk water infrastructure, where pipelines traverse many kilometres of remote and demanding terrain to meet the potable water needs of South African communities. By Keitumetse Moumakoe, director, ASTPM.
Association to assist in overcoming South Africa’s water woes
The Association of Steel Tube and Pipe Manufacturers of South Africa (ASTPM) says it will provide assistance to and work as a strategic stakeholder with municipalities and water authorities to see to it that the urgently needed implementation of the National Water and Sanitation Master Plan’s objectives are met.
Market feels project pinch
The lack of significant public infrastructure spend to boost steel consumption and construction activity is one of the challenges that the local steel tube market has to deal with, says steel industry association the Association of Steel Pipe Manufacturers (ASTPM).
Spiral welded pipes ideal for municipal works
For many decades, the most critical water pr ojects in South Africa have either used spiral welded steel pipes or have had steel pipe as a construction option, all locally manufactured and purpose-designed for each application.
Graded Structural Steel Hollow Sections
It has come to the attention of the Association of Steel Tube and Pipe Manufacturers (ASTPM) that un-graded, commercial quality steel is being supplied into the Structural Hollow Sections in sizes range as defined by SANS 657 Part 1 and also reflected in the SAISC’S Red Handbook. These sizes may be manufactured locally or imported.
Grade S355 Tube launched in February 2010 in the major centers in South Africa by ASTPM and SAISC
Grade S355 Tube, or often know as Structural Hollow Sections, was launched in February in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg.