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NEWS STEEL SUPPLY
Work in progress.
Bird's eye view of a section of the factory.
not make matters any easier. Half of
order to be able to maintain the imported
Heunis Steel has a dedicated driver who
the raw materials currently used in the
survived the hurdles thrown at it and
machines, a move from blue to white
delivers and collects products to and
profiling industry are imported from
is still a leading company in its field 50
collar employment. These staff members
from these associates. Heunis Steel also
across the globe. This does not allow for
years later, offering a solid brand with a
need a solid understanding of production,
supports the Bathokwa Primary School
consistency and is an area that Heunis
well-deserved image of total honesty,
electronics and programming.
by supplying schoolbags complete with
Steel is working on with government to
integrity, quality and service.
ensure more local production. The effects
Heunis Steel is proud to say it has
In order to stay ahead of the imports
The employees of Heunis Steel
stationery and other products to Grade 1
are loyal and passionate, and this has
pupils each year. Other needy causes are looked at on a case by case basis.
of increasing imported raw materials
available, Heunis had to invest a great
been achieved through a policy of
are huge. Logistically the ports and
deal of capital in the plant, automation
promoting from within. The company
transport companies cannot cope. The
and new technology to streamline its
rewards ‘old school’ employees who
is on a par with the best international
different grades of steel required for
production. This in turn means having
work hard to achieve their goals and
counterparts. Its equipment is state-
different products or applications also
to invest in the support necessary to
who take satisfaction in their hard
of-the-art, boasting a streamlined
make the importing of raw product tricky
keep this technology going. This is an
fought achievements.
production line and distribution of
as desired quantities are not always
investment in skilled workers who in
available.
most instances have to be upskilled in
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trucks. Double handling is not an issue. Goods are conveyed from one end
and once the working day is done,
of the factory to the other using an
family become core.
‘operator-less’ shuttle that runs on a
One of the major strengths of Heunis
custom built railway track inside the
Steel is that it is still a family business,
factory saving on forklifts and the
changes can be quickly implemented
environmental issues that come with
and market conditions timeously
them. The building has been designed
responded to. The red tape common
to cater for overhead cranes, making
to big corporates is not an issue. The
it very easy to move materials around
company is also big enough to be seen
and load them onto machines.
as a major role player in the industry and
Heunis steel has invested in logistics to
this coupled with their flexibility has made
ensure self-sustainability and have a fleet
Heunis Steel a very competitive company.
of 22 Toyota trucks and its own in-house Toyota workshop. The trailers are hitched
strong brand, Heunis Steel are constantly
and unhitched as trucks pull in and out
investing in training and technology
the yard. They also have their own boiler
and looking for new opportunities. The
room ensuring that there is no down time
Heunis team is happy to adapt products
due to breakdowns.
to satisfy its customers’ every changing
Heunis Steel is now setting its sights
needs and will develop new products to
on the retail sector and offer phenomenal
customers’ requirements. An example
delivery lead times with a minimum of
of this is the introduction of a ‘budget’
three months stock being available at
range. This is made in the same factory
any given time. Potential retail clients are
with the same attention to detail and
invited to visit the factory and experience
quality, and delivered using the same
the optimal flow that Heunis Steel has
truck – it is just manufactured from a
achieved. The factory is spotless and the
slightly lesser quality raw material to
pride and care that the Heunis Steel team
make it more affordable.
have for the company is evident.
Heunis Steel has a strong culture
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recognising the importance of family
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Half a century on and Heunis Steel
Testimonials from retail clients such as
of social responsibility supporting
Chamberlains, Mica, Cashbuild and Build it
the Association for the Disabled on
describe Heunis Steel as being a honest
a monthly basis. The company also
and open partner to their businesses.
outsource some of its packaging to
They all endorse and wish Heunis Steel a
the Association affording the staff
very happy birthday and look forward to
the opportunity to earn a wage.
the next 50 years.