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Fencing Season: Do it right with Southern Wire

For many of our rural customers, fencing projects get pushed to the bottom of the job list over the summer months. But now that autumn is over, it’s time to get stuck into repairing damaged fencing, updating boundary fences, or increasing livestock protection.

Softer ground, cooler weather, and the upcoming lambing and calving season all make late autumn and early winter ideal.

At Edcon Steel, we know our rural customers need the highest-quality products to protect their livestock (and livelihoods).

We take pride in the relationships we have built with our suppliers over the years, and we are proud to use Southern Wire for all our rural fencing wire.

For over a decade, Edcon has been one of Southern Wire’s biggest customers, and we can attest to the quality of their products and reliability of their service.

Proudly Australian-owned and Australian-made

Established over 30 years ago in Western Australia, Southern Wire is a family-owned business with a reputation as a leading Australian manufacturer of rural and farm fencing products. Delivering high-quality, durable, and innovative fencing products tailored to the diverse needs of Australian farmers, landowners, and conservationists, Southern Wire products are all Australian-made at manufacturing facilities across the country, including in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Darwin.

Southern Wire employs a dedicated team committed to producing fencing products that meet the unique challenges of the Australian landscape. The company’s focus on quality and innovation has made it a trusted supplier for those in the rural fencing industry.

Extensive Product Range

Edcon proudly stocks an extensive range of Southern Wire fencing wire designed for various applications.

The Southern Wire fencing wire and barbed wire range is designed to withstand the harsh Australian climate and is perfect for your boundary fencing, livestock enclosures, and property protection needs.

All Southern Wire products are manufactured using high-quality, heavy-galvanised wire to ensure longevity and reliability. Southern Wire’s commitment to exceeding Australian Standard requirements guarantees that their fencing solutions perform well in demanding environments.

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You can visit our stores to browse the range or pick up an online order. Our staff are on hand to answer any questions you have about our full range of products and services, so feel free to contact us for your steel or metal solution today.

 

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