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While there are many, many items that fall under the Builder’s Steel banner, there are a few common terms to understand which will help you find the steel you need, when you need it.

Builder’s steel 101

We have the capability to deliver steel and metal for massive projects. But our steel also features in thousands of backyard projects. Our customers make BBQs, furniture and jewellery, motorcycle parts and pens. They tinker and create… all for the love of it. Read more about our hobby supplies.

Steel and metal hobby supplies for backyard hobbyists

At Edcon Steel we are your structural steel fabrication, builder’s steel and structural welding specialists. We are firmly established as quality suppliers of structural steel across a range of sectors

Structural Steel Capability

Not all steel is created equally… and that’s why it’s crucial to choose a steel fabrication company that is trustworthy, reliable, and experienced. And for guaranteed quality, you can’t look past locally fabricated steel.

Four things to consider when choosing a steel fabrication company

At Edcon Steel, we are the complete steel centre, with quality, accuracy and consistency are hallmarks of our work. Our proven capabilities and skilled team ensure consistent, reliable, hassle-free delivery of your steel and metal products and projects every time.

Why Edcon Steel is your complete steel centre

Understanding the differences between stainless steel grades can make or break your next project. Projects can vary, so selecting the most appropriate stainless steel is vital to ensuring a project’s success, durability and cost.

What are the differences between 304 and 316 stainless steel?

The Wollongong landscape is transforming – and it’s a dream come true for skaters and scooters across the city.

Don Wimer

Tucked away in the Hornsby Shire, in North West Sydney, is Banana Cabana, a small monkey sanctuary – and a labour of love – for Susannah Gray.

Susannah Gray

From the workshop benches to the materials used on the train, Edcon was there to provide the quality steel and metal needed to restore the 3801 steam train.

3801 steam train

Royal Coach Builder is not the most conventional of job titles – but Jim Frecklington is somewhat exceptional.

Royal Coach Builder, Jim Frecklington

Why Builders, Engineers & Makers Choose Edcon

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1,800+

Steel profiles, plus stainless, aluminium, brass, bronze & copper.

10,000+

Tools & accessories for cutting, welding & drilling.

50+ years

Supplying Australian projects - big and small.

Family-owned

Trusted and standards-compliant since day one.

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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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Why Edcon Steel is your complete steel centre

What are the differences between 304 and 316 stainless steel?

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3801 steam train

Royal Coach Builder, Jim Frecklington

Why Builders, Engineers & Makers Choose Edcon

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