Zinc safeguards South Africa’s infrastructure by protecting steel from corrosion, ensuring durability, safety, and cost savings for decades.
Simon Norton, Director of the International Zinc Association (IZA) Africa
Steel remains the backbone of South Africa’s national infrastructure, yet its susceptibility to corrosion poses a severe threat to longevity and safety. From rail networks and power pylons to bridges and marine structures, corrosion is a costly challenge in humid, coastal, and industrial environments.
According to Simon Norton, Director of the International Zinc Association (IZA) Africa, zinc is the most effective and reliable solution. “Steel’s vulnerability to corrosion…
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