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2025: Year in Review

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.

2025: Year in Review

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Edcon Steel’s Opening Hours, Order Dates & Delivery Tips for the Holiday Season

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

Edcon Steel’s Opening Hours, Order Dates & Delivery Tips for the Holiday Season

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Steel Sheet and Plate 101: Understanding Types, Uses, and Options at Edcon Steel

Here, we explore everything you need to know about steel sheet and plate, so you can choose the best option for your next project.

Steel Sheet and Plate 101: Understanding Types, Uses, and Options at Edcon Steel

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Bordo Spring Into Sale 2025: Premium Tools at Edcon Steel

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.

Bordo Spring Into Sale 2025: Premium Tools at Edcon Steel

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Tubular Steel 101: SHS, RHS, Pipes & More

Here, we explore everything you need to know about tubular steel. From SHS and RHS to CHS and ERW tube, we’ve got you covered.

Tubular Steel 101: SHS, RHS, Pipes & More

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Edcon Steel Launches Uni-Fit Handrail Solutions: Modular, Durable & Compliant

We’re excited to bring you products from Uni-Fit Handrail Solutions, a cutting-edge, fully modular system that lets you replace and build handrails without welding or heavy fabrication.

Edcon Steel Launches Uni-Fit Handrail Solutions: Modular, Durable & Compliant

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From Bolts to Batten Screws: Fasteners for Every Project

Plenty of places sell fasteners, and plenty of places sell steel. But very few specialise in both, under one roof, and fewer still can cut, pack, and deliver across the whole country. That’s where Edcon Steel stands apart.

From Bolts to Batten Screws: Fasteners for Every Project

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Saving wombats: the steel burrow flap prototype

We spoke to Ken, a Wollombi Valley Landcare volunteer, about his steel wombat burrow flap prototype, and how Edcon Steel is helping make it a reality.

Saving wombats: the steel burrow flap prototype

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How to paint and seal HDG steel

Painting galvanised steel can be tricky if you don’t prepare it properly. This helpful guide will give you the tips and tricks to paint and seal hot-dip galvanised steel the right way

How to paint and seal HDG steel

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Edcon Steel’s Tools of the Trade

From drills and hole saws to taps and dies, lathe tools, and more, we stock a range of tools and gear to help you get the job done. | Buy Steel and Metal Online | Edcon Steel

Edcon Steel’s Tools of the Trade

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Cold-Formed vs Hot-Rolled Structural Steel: What’s the Difference?

You’ve probably heard the terms cold-formed and hot-rolled steel. But what exactly do they mean? And why should you care?

Cold-Formed vs Hot-Rolled Structural Steel: What’s the Difference?

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Hardness vs Toughness in Tool Steel

Whether you’re machining precision parts or selecting a cutting tool that’s going to last, understanding the balance between hardness and toughness in tool steels is essential.

Hardness vs Toughness in Tool Steel

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Ordered on a Tuesday night and delivered by Thursday morning - great communication on the way through as well.

Craig Curtin

Great business to deal with. They are happy to cut me whatever short lengths I need and post or courier to me out in the middle of nowhere. AAA+++

Mal Birrell

Edcon Steel is a convenient, transparent way to buy steel. They have a wide range of alloys and sizes. For the needs of Plithos Renewables, Stainless Steel 316 was the go-to and parts could be cut to length. It is very easy to do business with Edcon Steel.

Plithos Renewables

Competitive pricing, great customer service by ALL staff members, return claims handled professionally without any 'Ifs' or 'buts'. Very friendly. They are raising the bar to a new standard in Australian retail customer service.

Philipp Katscher

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