Sassda Video Q&A - Africa presents a melting pot of opportunity in 2018
A large portion of Sassda fabricator members’ business is over South Africa’s borders which makes Africa a key focus for members in 2018! Watch here as our Market Intelligence Specialist Lesley Squires takes us through the current hot spots on the continent
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Sassda training can boost your CPD points
Carrying one CPD point from SAIMechE, the next Sassda Fundamentals of Stainless Steel course is being held at our Edenburg Offices on the 29th of May 2018. 96% of people who attended this course in the last few months said they were highly satisfied and the Net Promoter Scores of each session has been well above global benchmarks
Returning Sassda member champions stainless steel in military applications
With a reputation for creating some of the world’s toughest off-road stainless steel trailers; manufacturer and exporter Desert Wolf, has recently reinstated its Sassda membership and it’s no surprise it’s currently a preferred supplier to the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) supplying it with stainless steel diesel field stoves and diesel modules…
SABS-approved corrugated piping offers a flexible alternative
The corrugated stainless steel pipe sector is gaining momentum as a cost-effective solution with latest developments having included the approval of a new SABS standard of lightweight waterline systems, following rigorous testing, driven largely by Sassda members Easyflex and Inox
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Sassda's Brain Train is full steam ahead!
This week saw the Sassda Stainless Steel in Architectural course take place in Durban, KZN with the aim of consolidating on the sterling work we’ve already conducted in the training sphere in 2018 with two very well received free courses for 45 mechanical and metallurgical engineers from Transnet’s Materials Technology and Product Development Divisions and one planned for Eskom.
Columbus Stainless learners ready for work placement
In 2015, Columbus Stainless heeded the call by Government for the business sector to invest in the training and upskilling of South Africa’s youth. This has culminated in a number of stringently recruited learners having completed their training programmes, which means they are now equipped to enter the world of work.
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Sassda's New Video Series - Cutting Edge Market Intelligence
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How Sassda’s Code of Conduct could have saved the day in KZN…
Sassda's New Video Series - Cutting Edge Market Intelligence
Click here to watch the latest in the series: How Sassda’s Code of Conduct could have saved the day in KZN
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Sassda Member pioneers local Stainless Steel Water Pipes
Cape Town’s dire water crisis and the rapid approach of the much feared ‘Day Zero’ is shining a light on the role that corrugated, stainless steel water pipes can play in securing South Africa’s long-term municipal water supplies.
Who we are
The Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (sassda), is one of the most active stainless steel industry associations in the world and has, since 1964, been involved in increasing the awareness and use of stainless steel in Southern Africa.
The organisation provides a platform for Sassda members to collectively promote the sustainable growth and development of the industry with the main emphasis on stainless steel converted within the South African economy.
Sassda also provides a comprehensive list of services to its member database including technical information and advice, education, training and skills upgrading, a range of publications and marketing industry and business development support.
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