COPALCOR, South Africa’s premier supplier and manufacturer of semi-finished non-ferrous metal products, continues to provide critical materials to industries across the country. With a wide range of products including aluminium, copper, brass, bronze, stainless steel, cast iron and lightning protection and earthing materials, Copalcor serves key sectors such as electrical infrastructure, general engineering, machining workshops and the marine and automotive industries.
“The company’s Gqeberha branch plays a significant role in supporting Eastern Cape industries with these essential materials,” says Christiaan van As, regional sales manager at Copalcor.
Copalcor’s product range is extensive with various alloys offered in different forms such as sheets, plates, busbars, rods, hollow bars and other profiles. Bronze, known for its excellent corrosion resistance, strength and wearability, is widely used in applications requiring durable components, particularly within the marine and general engineering sectors. In addition to the company’s core products, Copalcor also supplies stainless steel and cast iron round bars, which are integral to industries requiring strength, machinability and resistance to corrosion and wear, making them ideal for use in construction, manufacturing and heavy-duty equipment.
Copalcor’s products cater to a wide array of industries, each relying on the company’s expertise and materials to maintain operational efficiency and safety. Electrical, mining, construction, automotive, marine and engineering sectors within the Eastern Cape Province can all be serviced from the Gqeberha branch ensuring timely access to essential stock.
“Our earthing and lightning protection systems are designed to safeguard infrastructure from electrical surges and lightning strikes. These materials ensure the safe dissipation of electrical currents, reducing the risk of damage and injury.
Coastal areas are particularly vulnerable to thunderstorms and lightning protection is thus essential. Industries such as telecommunications, construction and energy rely on Copalcor’s earthing solutions to protect their operations,” says Van As.
Copalcor remains a cornerstone of South Africa’s industrial landscape, having commenced operations way back in 1948. Over the years, various name changes have occurred, from McKechnie Bros to Denver Metals to BESA (Brass Extrusions South Africa) to Copalcor (short for Copper Alloys Corporation).
With branches in all major centres, the service and quality offered to customers remain a top priority for the company.
