August 22, 2008

SASSDA announces Stainless Steel Awards

The Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association announced that this year it will again organize the stainless steel industry’s flagship biennial event The Stainless Steel Awards.

The awards recognize and applaud exceptional achievements in the industry. They are open to individuals and companies involved in the production, conversion, distribution, use or recommendation of stainless steel. The closing date for entries is July 31st 2008.

The success of the campaign and the awards ceremony is attributed to sponsorships from SASSDA members.

2008 National sponsors are
1. Afrox - The largest gases and welding company in sub Saharan Africa and supplier in South Africa.
2. Columbus Stainless - South Africa’s biggest producer of stainless steel flat products.
3. Euro Steel - Stockiest, processors and distributors of Stainless Steel and Aluminum throughout Southern Africa.
4. Fischer Group SA - A member of an international German-based group specializing in tubing.
5. Franke - Local leading manufacturer and distributor of sinks and sanitary products.
6. Kulungile Metals Group - A leader in South Africa’s steel, stainless and aluminium industries
7. Macsteel VRN - Merchandiser and distributor of steel and value added steel products.
8. NDE Stainless – Privately owned providers of stainless steel products in South Africa.
9. Rebuff - Manufacturers of coated and non-woven abrasive products, polishing buffs and polishing compounds.
10. Rimex Metals South Africa – Part of the Rimex International group, experienced in the surface finishing of metals.
11. Schmolz & Bickenbach - Manufacturers, processors and distributors of special steel long products.

2008 Regional sponsors are
1. Metso ND - Stainless steel fabricators.
2. Steloy Castings - The most advanced specialist foundry groups in South Africa.