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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.

Vale Jim Frecklington: Royal Coach Builder and a True Gentleman

Can 316 stainless steel rust? Explore marine-grade stainless steel, corrosion risks, strength, cost, and how to choose the right grade.

Does 316 Stainless Steel Rust? 304 vs 316

Compare 304 vs 316 stainless steel, including corrosion resistance, applications, cost and how to select the right grade for your project.

304 vs 316 Stainless Steel: Key Differences

Steel tube are a practical choice for everything from building frames to furniture and architectural work. Here, we explore the key considerations when deciding between RHS, CHS, and RHS.

Steel Tube: RHS vs CHS vs SHS

50 Years Of Edcon Steel: The People Who Made it Possible

At Edcon Steel, we stock a wide range of welded steel mesh, woven steel mesh, expanded steel mesh and perforated steel for builders, fabricators, tradies, manufacturers, and DIY customers.

Guide to Steel Mesh and Perforated Products

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.

50 Years Of Edcon Steel

The real strength of any roof sits underneath, and steel purlins and battens are the hidden framework that holds everything together.

Rydal Flat Bar Vs Square Edge Flat Bar: Which Should You Choose?

Long-time Edcon Steel customer and full-time farmer, Justin Press, has carved out a unique niche restoring antique wood-fired stoves to better-than-new condition.

David’s Steel and Metal Creations

The real strength of any roof sits underneath, and steel purlins and battens are the hidden framework that holds everything together.

AS 1657 Handrail Compliance Explained

Australia’s First Integrated Online Cutting Optimiser for Cut-to-Size Steel

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.

Custom-Cut Metal and 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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Vale Jim Frecklington: Royal Coach Builder and a True Gentleman

Does 316 Stainless Steel Rust? 304 vs 316

304 vs 316 Stainless Steel: Key Differences

Steel Tube: RHS vs CHS vs SHS

50 Years Of Edcon Steel: The People Who Made it Possible

Guide to Steel Mesh and Perforated Products

50 Years Of Edcon Steel

Rydal Flat Bar Vs Square Edge Flat Bar: Which Should You Choose?

David’s Steel and Metal Creations

AS 1657 Handrail Compliance Explained

Australia’s First Integrated Online Cutting Optimiser for Cut-to-Size Steel

Custom-Cut Metal and Steel

Why Builders, Engineers & Makers Choose Edcon

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