Our Role in the South African Stainless Steel IndustryThe South African stainless steel industry is vibrant and growing. Many users of stainless steel in South Africa are export focused. These include the manufacturers of exhausts and catalytic converters, tank containers, and the pipe and tube makers. The local tank container industry supplies about 50 percent of the world's tank containers, mainly for the bulk transportation of chemicals but also for the transportation of liquid foods and beverages. Exhaust and catalytic converter systems are supplied to leading manufacturers including BMW, Daimler Chrysler, General Motors, Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen, Nissan, Renault, etc.We at Columbus are proud to be associated with these leading manufacturers and will continue to assist them in their quest to make their businesses successful. Columbus is the cornerstone of the South African stainless steel industry. Another Success StoryMoreland Millennium BridgeAt the heart of the Umhlanga Ridge New Town Centre are a pair of stainless steel arches that stretch across the sixty metre long Moreland Millennium Bridge. The structure which has become a significant landmark, was constructed with stainless steel manufactured by Columbus. It took 45 tons of grade 3CR12 and 240 metres of grade 304 stainless steel tube to create the arches. This bridge boasts a series of masts that are lit up at night and, with the use of reflectors, form two glowing arches of light. In addition to its aesthetic appeal, our coated 3CR12 has also proven to be a cost-effective choice and its corrosion resistant properties make it ideal for coastal climates. |
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