From when the first branch was established in Barberton in 1961 under the name of Baldwins Steel, the company has evolved over the years to offer its customers an increasing range of products. Trading from its current premises in Mbombela since 1986, the company first rebranded in 1999 and started trading as Baldwins Metalland, a franchise of Baldwins Steel. It underwent another name change in 201
0 and has since been trading independently under the Metalworld name. Being an independently owned and managed company has also contributed to the success of the business as all decisions are made at branch level. This gives the sales experience a more personal feel and speeds up turnaround time which are some of the company’s areas of focus. Over the years the company has diversified often to ensure that it stays ahead of the market curve. By shifting its focus from the traditional steel and construction material to add products like hardware, palisades and roofing material, the company is confident that it can offer customers a complete range of solutions as the preferred supplier of steel and allied products in the Lowveld. To further compliment their already extensive range, Metalworld also offers a wide range of wire and fencing products. Metalworld has also emerged as leaders in the pipes and fittings market and can offer specialised advice in this regard. Stockists of a vast range of pipes, valves and fittings, it can also source fabricated material in various finishes at highly competitive rates. With its fleet of eight delivery vehicles that deliver to every corner of the Lowveld and a sales team that has numerous years of experience, Metalworld is confident that it can handle any enquiry, no matter how big or small, efficiently and at a competitive rate to its valued customers.
