Australian Steel Traders
Steel Sustainability
While steel importing is central to our business, so too is ensuring that what we import is sustainable and will impact our industry positively.
At Australian Steel Traders, we recognise the value in steel sustainability. Producing steel in a way that minimises negative environmental impact, while at the same time ensuring its long-term viability as a material, is one of the best ways to create this always in-demand material. Creating sustainable steel involves using renewable energy sources, reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and pollution, and promoting recycling and circular economy principles.
Why Support Sustainable Steel?
Steel is an essential material for our modern society, being used in so many fields including construction, transportation, and energy generation. However, there’s no avoiding the fact that steel production can have significant environmental impacts. This includes high energy consumption, increased greenhouse gas emissions, and damage to the surrounding environment and natural resources.
But by approaching steel production in a sustainable way, the industry can reduce its environmental footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future. For example, using renewable energy sources such as wind or solar power to power steel mills can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality.
The Importance Of Recycling For Steel Sustainability
Recycling steel is also an important aspect of sustainability, as it reduces the need for new steel production and saves energy and resources. Steel is also a material that can be endlessly recycled, as is the case for most metals, and a majority of steel produced is later recycled and reused in a range of applications. This in turn reduces the demand for new raw materials used to make steel – including iron ore – and means less steel waste is sent to landfills.
Finding Economic Benefits In Sustainable Steel
Steel sustainability doesn’t just have environmental benefits – it also comes with economic benefits. By following improved steel sustainability, companies can reduce costs associated with energy consumption alongside waste disposal and raw material aquisition. They can also gain a competitive advantage by meeting the increasing demand for sustainable products and services.
Manufacturing
The manufacturing industry is vast and makes heavy use of flat rolled products, particularly in the manufacturing of appliances, machinery and a range of other industrial equipment. Similarly, flat rolled products are also used to manufacture consumer goods including furniture and appliances.
Energy
Flat rolled products including flat rolled steel are frequently used in the production of wind turbine blades, the frames of solar panels, and other energy related products.
Industrial
Flat rolled products are used in the production of industrial equipment including pipes, tubing, and other similar products.
Source Your Steel From AST
At AST, we have partnered with sustainable and trusted brands from all over the world, to help you source steel for your next project. Whether it be tubing, structural steel, flat rolled products, plates and more, AST has your supplies.
Our products adhere to the quality standards and specifications set by the Australia government. AST’s goal is to establish lasting partnerships that benefit both our customers and suppliers. Building strong relationships is a top priority for us, and we aim to enhance the efficiency and profitability of our contacts through our services. Get in touch for a quote from our team.
International network
We source our steel from a wide range of reputable Australian and international companies. We have fantastic relationships with our suppliers, and strive to enhance efficiency, capacity and quality at every turn.
Quality Materials & Products
We have access to a vast number of suppliers that manufacture top-quality steel for the Australian market. We supply Line pipe, Seamless pipe, Galvanized pipe, SSAW, LSAW pipe, Steel plates, flat rolled sheets, coils, reinforcing steel, merchant bars, structural sections and more.
1 point of contact
Dealing with multiple steel manufacturers and finding the best products for your project can be overwhelming. Thankfully, AST is your one-stop steel shop, with you from sourcing through to delivery.
All your steel needs in one place.