Columbus Stainless (Pty) Ltd., a member of the global Acerinox Group, is the only integrated stainless steel manufacturer on the African continent. Based in Middelburg, South Africa, the company operates a technologically advanced, single-site plant equipped with electric arc furnace (EAF) technology. Established in 1966, the facility employs over 1,300 people and maintains a significant production capacity, with its melting shop producing over 470,000 tonnes annually. The company leverages its proximity to local raw material sources, such as chrome and nickel, to provide a competitive advantage in the global market.
The company specializes in the production of flat-rolled stainless steel and carbon steel products. Its comprehensive portfolio includes hot-rolled and cold-rolled coils, sheets, plates, slabs, and semi-finished products. A notable innovation is their 3CR12® ferritic steel, designed for enhanced corrosion resistance and longevity compared to traditional mild steel. These products serve a wide range of industrial sectors, including automotive, building and infrastructure, energy, food processing, and heavy machinery.
Columbus Stainless is a major international trader with extensive export operations to North America, Europe, and across the African continent. The company maintains rigorous quality standards, including ISO 14001 certification, and emphasizes sustainability through the integration of recycled materials in its manufacturing processes. As a premier provider of stainless steel solutions, they offer high-performance alloys and over 18,000 product combinations to meet diverse B2B requirements.
High capacity factoryCan handle large-scale or bulk production orders.
Established brandFounded in 1966, with over 20 years of industry experience.
Large enterprise groupPart of a large industrial or corporate group with 1001-2000 people.
Multinational enterpriseOperates in multiple countries or regions like 🇿🇦 South Africa, 🇪🇸 Spain.
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🇨🇦 Canada🇨🇦 Canada
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🇵🇪 Peru🇵🇪 Peru
🇪🇨 Ecuador🇪🇨 Ecuador
🇲🇾 Malaysia🇲🇾 Malaysia
🇨🇷 Costa Rica🇨🇷 Costa Rica
🇵🇾 Paraguay🇵🇾 Paraguay
🇺🇬 Uganda🇺🇬 Uganda
🇷🇺 Russia🇷🇺 Russia
🇰🇪 Kenya🇰🇪 Kenya
🇧🇴 Bolivia🇧🇴 Bolivia
🇵🇭 Philippines🇵🇭 Philippines
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