Edcon and Industry News

Dubbo College HSC students achieve outstanding results in metalwork and fabrication, showcasing practical skills, innovation and future pathways.

Edcon Steel remembers long-time customer and friend Jim Frecklington OAM MVO, who recently passed away after a long battle with cancer. Jim was an extraordinary man, whose royal coaches made their way from a workshop in Sydney to some of the world’s great ceremonial occasions. Jim was a wonderful character and, quite simply, one of those people you feel fortunate to have known. 

Edcon Steel’s online cutting optimiser makes cut-to-size ordering easier. Enter multiple lengths and quantities online, reduce manual calculations, improve stock-length efficiency and order custom-cut steel with greater confidence.

While it may be economical to purchase a full length of steel, often the offcuts go to waste. With Edcon Steel you have the option to order any custom-cut metal or steel length that you require.

Copper prices in Australia have risen sharply since mid to late 2025, affecting a wide range of industries. Here, we explain the price increase, how this affects alloys like brass and bronze, and what we are doing to support customers.

To celebrate the year that was, we decided to share some of our favourite stories from the past 12 months in our 2025 Year in Review.

Make sure you receive your steel order in time! Here’s our recommended order dates and delivery tips for the busy season

Bordo is one of Australia’s leading names in professional cutting and drilling tools, and right now, you can grab Bordo products at unbeatable prices in the Bordo Spring into Summer 2025 Sale.