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Let’s face it, you probably don’t have to walk very far to find a steel building or construction. Maybe it’s your house or office? The truth is that over the last 20 or 30 years or so, steel has become the building material of choice to the point where nowadays, some of the structures and […]

In our modern day world stainless steel is everywhere. From contemporary buildings to sleek kitchens, from the cutlery that we eat our food with, to the furniture that we sit on, stainless steel is used in countless items, designs and structures. So why is it so popular? It has amazing properties Stainless steel is made […]

So you've got a project looming on the horizon and you need some metal fabrication work. It might be something as small as a simple metal sign or something as large as kitting out a whole manufacturing plant. Even though you know what needs to be done, finding the right fabrication company to carry out the task is probably not as easy. After all, get it wrong and it could end up costing you a small fortune, not to mention hours and even days of lost time. With this in mind, just how do you decide which company is the best fit for your project?

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 […]