Technical Excellence and Quality Vision

At United Steel the team lives and breathes technical excellence. Our customers can be confident that any United Steel product supplied will comply with the relevant stated product standard.

Technical Excellence drives:
Innovative product design.
Efficient & sustainable manufacturing.

Quality Management Manufactured Steel:

United Steel testing laboratories are third party accredited by IANZ (international Accreditation New Zealand);

  • United Steel has internal IANZ accredited testing laboratories in Auckland and Christchurch;
  • IANZ accredits companies to global standards of competence set by ISO – this means United Steel can reliably determine the required characteristics of steel material and products.
  • Internal testing laboratories enables United Steel to implement best practice PROCESS CONTROL during reinforcing mesh manufacture – steel is tested on arrival prior to manufacture and tested throughout the manufacturing process.

United Steel – Trust is the foundation

Our quality management pathways continue our promise to provide customers with reassurance United Steel is both STRONG & TRUSTWORTHY

Quality Management Distribution Steel:

United Steel is a certified member of the SCNZ Charter.

This certifies that United Steel operates a Quality Management System (QMS) and satisfies an audit checklist:

  • Undertakes due diligence to ensure steel suppliers are reliable and capable of producing product to the required standard;
  • Monitors supplier performance, including periodic review of inspection documentation and to assess supplier quality risk. If warranted a supplier-specific product sampling and independent test regime is developed and tested using the United Steel IANZ accredited internal laboratories;
  • Maintains traceability of product to inspection documentation, as required by the new Fabrication and Erection standard AS/NZS 5131;
  • Manages timely supply of inspection documentation with orders;
  • Engages competent personnel, including a qualified metallurgist or materials engineer to assist the company develop and implement their quality system.

IANZ Accredited Internal Testing Laboratories:

United Steel has internal testing laboratories third party accredited by IANZ (International Accreditation New Zealand).
 
IANZ accreditation means United Steel testing laboratories are accredited to global standards of competence set by the International Organisation of Standards (ISO).
 
These competence standards ensure that United Steel testing laboratories can reliably determine the required characteristics of material and products.
 
The ASNZS 4671:2019 standard requires testing of every batch of reinforcing mesh to ensure the mechanical properties comply. Test certificates for reinforcing products are available on request.
 
Accredited testing capabilities of United Steel include:
  • Weld Shear Tests
  • Maximum Tensile Strength (Rm)
  • Yield Stress (Re)
  • Uniform Elongation (Agt)

United Steel – Trust is the foundation

IANZ Accreditation Certificate Auckland Laboratory

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IANZ Accreditation Certificate Christchurch Laboratory

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SCNZ Steel Charter:

The Structural Steel Distributor Charter is a quality assurance initiative led by the structural steel industry.
 
The Charter ensures that structural steels supplied to the local steel construction sector by United Steel are sourced using best-practice procurement.
 
United Steel is a certified member of the SCNZ Charter
 
This certifies that United Steel operates a Quality Management System (QMS) and satisfies an audit checklist:
  • Undertakes due diligence to ensure steel suppliers are reliable and capable of producing product to the required standard;
  • Monitors supplier performance, including periodic review of inspection documentation and to assess supplier quality risk. If warranted a supplier-specific product sampling and independent test regime is developed and tested using the United Steel IANZ accredited internal laboratories;
  • Maintains traceability of product to inspection documentation, as required by the new Fabrication and Erection standard AS/NZS 5131;
  • Manages timely supply of inspection documentation with orders;
  • Engages competent personnel, including a qualified metallurgist or materials engineer to assist the company develop and implement their quality system.

United Steel – Trust is the foundation

SCNZ Chartered Steel Distributor Certificate Noc 2023

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Sustainability:

United Steel is part of the United Industries group of companies and follows the United Industries sustainability policy.
 
United Steel is a certified member of the Sustainable Steel Council
 
The Sustainable Steel Council NZ Incorporated (SSC) is a group of industry leaders committed to the circular economy and New Zealand’s low-emissions future.
 
United Steel as a member of the Sustainable Steel Council is committed to a vision where steel is a valued as a critical enabler in New Zealand’s journey to a low emission economy.
 
To learn about the SSC follow this link: www.sustainablesteel.org.nz/our-industry

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Sustainable Steel Council Cert – Silver – exp Jan 2025

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Sustainable Steel Council Charter

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United Steel 72 Double Edge Mesh

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United Steel 147 Double Edge Mesh

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United Steel 661 Large Mesh

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United Steel 663 Large Mesh

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United Steel 664 Standard Mesh

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United Steel 665 Large Mesh

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United Steel 665 Standard Mesh

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United Steel Ductile SE72 Large Mesh

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United Steel Ductile SE72 Standard Mesh

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United Steel Ductile SE82 Large Mesh

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United Steel Ductile SE91 Small Mesh

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United Steel Ductile SE92 Large Mesh

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United Steel Heavy mesh SE102

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United Steel Ductile SE73LDE Large Mesh

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United Steel 92 Double Edge Mesh

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United Steel 82 Double Edge Mesh

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United Steel 72 Double Edge Mesh

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United Steel 84 Double Edge Mesh

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United Steel 147 Double Edge Mesh

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United Steel 661 Large Mesh

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United Steel 663 Large Mesh

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United Steel 664 Standard Mesh

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United Steel 665 Large Mesh

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United Steel 665 Standard Mesh

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United Steel 668 Standard Mesh

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United Steel Ductile SE62 Large Mesh

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United Steel Ductile SE62 Small Mesh

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United Steel Ductile SE72 Large Mesh

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United Steel Ductile SE72 Standard Mesh

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United Steel Ductile SE82 Large Mesh

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United Steel Ductile SE91 Small Mesh

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United Steel Ductile SE92 Large Mesh

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