The importance of ACRS for Australian imported reinforcement steel
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The ACRS Australasian Certification Authority ensures steel reinforcement meets Australian and New Zealand Standards. With many builders using imported materials, only 70% of Australia's steel is ACRS-certified, raising quality concerns. ACRS addresses this by auditing mills and testing samples annually. Aussie Steel Direct supplies only ACRS-certified products, advocating for high standards and affordable quality in the steel industry.
ACRS Certification Overview
The ACRS Australasian Certification Authority for Reinforcing and Structural Steels is a third-party certification body that ensures steel reinforcement complies with Australian and New Zealand Standards (AS/NZS 4671).
Rise of Imported Reinforcement Materials
Due to their economic viability, imported reinforcement bars and mesh are increasingly used in Australia's critical infrastructure. Many Tier 1 contractors and other builders are sourcing reinforcement steel from offshore suppliers to maintain supply chain integrity.
What are the risks of Non-ACRS Certified Steel?
However, non-ACRS rebars and mesh pose significant risks. Only about 70% of steel reinforcing materials in the Australian market are ACRS-certified. Non-conforming steel can be of poor quality, have fake and misleading steel test certificates, and lack proper product traceability.
How does ACRS facilitate Risk Mitigation?
ACRS mitigates these risks by conducting annual audits of all certified mills and processors. These audits involve thorough reviews of manufacturing processes and independent testing of samples by NATA-certified labs, ensuring full product traceability and compliance with Australian standards.
Aussie Steel Direct Commitment
Aussie Steel Direct supplies only ACRS-certified rebars and mesh to the Australian market. We continue to advocate for the standards set by experts in the Australian building industry.
We believe in affordable steel at uncompromised quality.