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Increasing costs of raw materials, government-imposed restrictions, shipping container shortages…they’re all contributing to steel prices increasing. And they’re going to continue to go up.

Steel prices increasing

Metal is one of the most versatile materials. Thanks to its mechanical and chemical stability, metal can be processed in many different ways… the possibilities are endless! One of the most common methods of processing metals is heat treatment.

Heat treating processes for metals

It’s important to us at Edcon Steel that we continue to evolve and innovate our capabilities so we can provide our customers with the best service and results. In line with this, we recently upgraded our steel cutting facilities at both our Brookvale and Blacktown stores. The existing equipment was dated and increasingly inaccurate and unreliable.

Enhanced steel cutting capability at Edcon Steel

Engineering steel grades explained

Architects and engineers know all too well the importance of steel protection. That’s because if steel is exposed to too much moisture, salt or heat, corrosion can quickly deteriorate the quality of your steel.

The importance of steel protection

Whether you’re welding or cutting, safety gear is a crucial part of ensuring your protection while working with steel.

The safety gear you need for your next steel project

For more than 50 years, Jeff Edmunds was a guiding force in Edcon Steel. His passing is a great loss to not only all of us at Edcon Steel who knew him as a father, friend and mentor, but also for our many customers and associates who worked with him over many years.

Vale Jeff Edmunds, Founder of Edcon Steel

We explain the difference between full length, cut to length and steel offcuts so you can always get the right product for the job.

Full length vs cut to length vs steel offcuts

If you’re unsure which you need, we’ve broken down the differences between brass vs copper to help you choose the right metal for your application.

Brass vs copper – which should you choose?

The innovative design concept of the Yarning Circle helped to transform an unused outdoor space into a central meeting hub for the school community at St Dominic’s College in Sydney.

St Dominic’s Yarning Circle

Collaboration is how we’ve always done things at Edcon Steel. From our beginning more than 50 years ago, we have built many partnerships and steel collaborations along the way.

Steel collaborations at Edcon Steel

You’ll see our Edcon Steel trucks delivering orders across Sydney and Central Western NSW every day. Our team of drivers deliver to farms and inner city terraces, zoos and constructions sites. They navigate the bumps in the road to get your steel deliveries to your door.