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There’s no getting away from the fact that steel is an incredibly versatile material that’s been used in everything from tin cans to industrial equipment. However arguably the most impressive demonstration of its use is seen in some of the world’s most iconic buildings. Let’s take a closer look at some of them. Sydney Harbour […]

If you’re thinking twice about installing a steel fence on your property consider this. There are few materials that best provide both the security you need and the aesthetic beauty you desire than steel. The fact is that a skilled metal fabricator can fashion a steel fence into just about any type of design and […]

Although we think of scrap metal recycling as a fairly new phenomenon the reality is that old metals have been recycled to make new ones for thousands of years. It’s only more recently that recycling come to light, especially with the recent increased interest in our planet, our environment and our overall global economy. With […]

When choosing furniture of any sort most people tend to focus primarily on style and design. This just might be a mistake because many fail to consider practical solutions such as convenience, functionality and above all, durability. One such product that ticks all of these boxes is stainless steel. It’s both unique and versatile and […]

Safety and protection are the key factors to take into account when undertaking any type of job which are potentially dangerous. Whether you’re a beginner welder or one with years of experience, buying a good quality welding helmet is essential. Welding is a job which requires the utmost care and attention since you’re working with […]

Although welding is such an integral part of the fabrication process, it often gets forgotten, or at least isn’t much talked about. Yet without it, structures, appliances and even railways would be rendered useless. With this in mind, at Metro Steel we thought that we’d give a big shout out to the art of welding […]

Here at Metro Steel we understand the importance of having great looking steel work that can withstand the harsh Australian climate. As such one of the ways that we can preserve steel and other metals is by powder coating. Already found on thousands of products from machinery and tools through to your common or garden […]

Let’s face it metal is everywhere. That’s probably because when you think about it, there’s really is nothing like it that matches its strength, durability and above all flexibility. It’s used in so many components from the chairs that we sit on, to the laptop that I’m writing this post on. Yet every single piece […]

The development of steel the world’s most highly used metal can be traced back some 4000 years to the beginning of the Iron Age. Initially iron was proved to be significantly harder and stronger than bronze and as such, tools and weaponry began to appear made from iron instead of its more expensive counterpart. For […]

Stainless steel is a fabulous material to use in bathrooms and kitchens because of its ability to resist corrosion and rust and we’ve sold many sheets of steel that have found their way into people’s homes to be used as innovative splash backs, work surfaces or as piece of sculpture. The one question we do […]