Steel & Tube Hldgs

What Steel & Tube Hldgs does

Steel & Tube Holdings Limited is New Zealand's largest supplier, distributor, and processor of steel products, founded in 1950 and headquartered at 7 Bruce Roderick Drive, East Tamaki, Auckland. The company is publicly listed on the NZX and operates through four wholly-owned subsidiaries — S&T Stainless, Manufacturing Suppliers Ltd (MSL), S&T Plastics, and Composite Floor Decks Limited (CFDL, acquired 2004) — alongside sub-brands including Fortress Fasteners, ComFlor, and ST900. Its core products span roll-formed galvanised steel purlins, girts, and top hats (HST 100–400 system), trapezoidal and profile metal roofing and cladding (ST900, ST7, Custom Orb, Six Rib, Kliplok and others), composite steel floor decking (ComFlor SR, 60, 80, 210 manufactured under Tata Steel UK license), stainless and engineering steel distribution, fasteners and consumables, and chain and rigging products with mobile on-site testing.

The company generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of these steel products via a nationwide branch and trade counter network, a 24/7 Webshop for self-serve ordering, account managers, and same-day/next-day delivery services (Rapid Fastenings). Pricing is quote-based with 30-day price holds on active quotes, and no public rate cards are published. Customers span commercial and residential construction, infrastructure (including councils such as Auckland Council), reticulation, engineering and manufacturing, rural and viticulture, and energy sectors, with named enterprise customers including Summerset, Auckland Council, Fitzgerald Construction, and Specialised Structures licensees.

Steel & Tube operates a 'One Company' model leveraging distribution scale, manufacturing capability, and technical specification support — including BIM/CAD design details, Masterspec and Smartspec integrations, and Eco Choice Aotearoa certified products — to provide a single-source steel solution. It sources coil from New Zealand Steel, employs 800+ staff, and holds product-specific certifications including Eco Choice Aotearoa (valid through May 2026) and SSC Gold Certificate 2023-2024.

Name

Steel & Tube Hldgs

Legal name

Steel & Tube Holdings Limited

Website

https://steelandtube.co.nz

Company type

Public

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Steel & Tube Holdings Limited is New Zealand's largest supplier, distributor, and processor of steel products, serving commercial and residential construction, infrastructure, engineering, rural, and manufacturing customers through a nationwide branch network, 24/7 webshop, and rollforming/composite decking manufacturing via wholly-owned subsidiaries including CFDL.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Distribution and Manufacturing

NAICS

Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers (423510), Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (3312), Rolling and Drawing of Purchased Steel (33122), Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing (33231), Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers (42333), Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing (331221), Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (331210)

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030), Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling & Finishing Mills (3310), Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Steel Products Trading & Service Centers (Flat, Long, Pipe & Tube, Rebar) (IMAKAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Steel Joists, Joist Girders & Decking (IMADACAC), Steel Plate, Sections & Welded Assemblies (IMADACAD), Pipes & Tubing (Metal, Plastic & Composite) (IMADALAC), Bridge & Infrastructure Steel Components (IMADACAL)

Keywords

• Steel distribution
• Metal roofing
• Structural steel products
• Composite floor decking
• Construction fasteners

Headquarters

HQ city

Petone

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Steel Products Distribution and Manufacturing: Steel & Tube distributes and manufactures a comprehensive range of steel products including structural steel (purlins, girts, joists, universal beams), roofing and cladding, piping/valves/fittings, nuts/bolts/fasteners, reinforcing mesh, and farm fencing. Revenue is generated through direct sales at trade counters, account managers, and a 24/7 Webshop. The company operates across commercial construction, residential construction, infrastructure, engineering, energy, manufacturing, viticulture, and rural sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Steel & Tube manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of steel products for New Zealand's construction, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors, including structural steel (purlins, girts, joists, universal beams), roll-formed metal roofing and cladding profiles, composite floor decking, fasteners, chain and rigging, and stainless and engineering steel. Products are sold through a national network of branches and trade counters, a 24/7 Webshop, and account managers, with same-day and next-day delivery available across the country.

Product overview

Steel & Tube Holdings Limited is New Zealand's largest supplier, distributor and processor of steel products, operating through a 'One Company' model with a national network of branches and distribution centres. The product portfolio includes metal roofing and cladding profiles (ST900, ST7, Custom Orb, Six Rib, Plumbdek, Trimform, Trimline, ST963, QBT450, Kliplok, Hi Rib, Legacy, STC900, Trimklad), structural steel systems (HST Purlins, Girts, Top Hats, Bracing, Brackets, Splice Plates, Portal Cleats, Bolt Assemblies), composite floor decking through subsidiary CFDL (ComFlor SR, ComFlor 60, ComFlor 80, ComFlor 210), fasteners via Fortress Fasteners brand, chain and rigging products with mobile testing services, and consumable supplies. The company manufactures and markets products across infrastructure, construction (commercial and residential), heavy and light engineering, energy, manufacturing, viticulture and rural sectors, with key supplier partnerships including COLORSTEEL for roofing materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ComFlor: Composite steel floor decking systems manufactured under license from Tata Steel UK, including ComFlor SR, ComFlor 60, ComFlor 80, and ComFlor 210 profiles
• Fortress Fasteners
• S&T Stainless
• S&T Plastics
• ST900
• HST Purlins & Girts
• Chain & Rigging
• Specialised Structures

Products and services

• ST900 Trapezoidal Roofing Profile Trapezoidal roofing profile with bolder lines and greater strength than low rib profiles, featuring an integrated capillary groove and minimum 3-degree pitch. Available in COLORSTEEL materials for commercial and residential roofing and cladding applications.
• HST Purlins High-strength lipped profile sections manufactured from zinc-coated high-tensile steel Z275, punched in-line and cut to length. Available in sizes from HST 100 to HST 400 with various steel thicknesses and grades, designed to AS/NZS 4600 and NZS 3404 standards.
• HST Top Hats Economical, lightweight, versatile sections manufactured from high-strength Z275 galvanised steel coil in accordance with AS 1397. Available in sizes from 60mm to 150mm depth for roof purlins, wall girts, and floor joists spanning 3m to 7m. No bracing required due to symmetrical section design.
• HST Purlins, Girts & Top Hats System Complete structural system including HST Purlins, Top Hats, Girts, Bracing, Brackets, Splice Plates, and Portal Cleats for supporting roofing and cladding materials. Supplied punched and cut to length as required.
• ComFlor SR Composite Floor Deck Composite steel floor deck profile with unpropped double spans up to 3.8m. Manufactured under license from Tata Steel UK by subsidiary Composite Floor Decks Limited (CFDL).
• ComFlor 60 Composite Floor Deck Composite floor deck with unpropped double spans up to 4.0m. Part of ComFlor composite steel flooring systems from Steel & Tube.
• ComFlor 80 Composite Floor Deck Composite floor deck with unpropped double spans up to 5.0m, providing the best unpropped span capabilities among steel decking in New Zealand. Reduces beam requirements and construction time.
• ComFlor 210 Composite Floor Deck Composite floor deck with propped span up to 8.5m, offering the longest span capability in the ComFlor range, suitable for larger construction projects.
• ComFlor Composite Floor Decking System Complete composite steel flooring system including ComFlor profiles, welded shear studs, edge trim, and M10 wedge nuts. Offers superior performance, efficiency, structural integrity with fire ratings up to 4 hours.
• Roofing and Cladding Profiles Profile metal roofing, cladding and rainwater products including Custom Orb, Six Rib, Plumbdek, Trimform, Trimline, ST7, ST900, ST963, QBT450, Kliplok, Hi Rib, Legacy, STC900, Trimklad, and accessories. Available in range of thicknesses, materials and finishes including COLORSTEEL.
• Fortress Fasteners Comprehensive metal fastening solution. Products include nuts, bolts, washers, screws, pins, nails, rivets, anchors and specialty products used in construction, manufacturing, general engineering and fabrication sectors. Includes TJEP gas tools, self-drilling screws, and technical information.
• Chain and Rigging Products High-quality lifting, loading and lashing equipment sourced from European, Australian and US suppliers including Pewag. Includes stainless chain and fittings, height safety, lifting chain, rope, transport, webbing, and chain and rigging testing services.
• Mobile Lifting Equipment Testing Service Nationwide mobile testing service with 20 specialist technicians providing on-site compliance testing, certification and tagging of lifting, rigging, and height safety equipment. Includes manufacturing of custom chain slings to specifications using G80, G100, G120 alloy, or INOX G6 Stainless steel. Offers cloud-based client register with unique ID tracking and 24/7 online access.
• Stainless Steel Products (S&T Stainless) Leading supplier of stainless steel products in New Zealand, distributed through the Steel & Tube national network.
• Engineering Steel Products (MSL) Leading supplier of engineering steel products in New Zealand, distributed through the Steel & Tube national network.
• Plastics Products (S&T Plastics) Leading supplier of plastics products in New Zealand, distributed through the Steel & Tube national network.
• Consumable Supplies Industrial consumable products including grinding discs, cut off wheels, Loctite and Bostik adhesives and sealants, drills, CRC and ROCOL industrial lubricants, and industrial tools for fabrication and manufacturing sectors.
• Pipes, Valves and Fittings Steel pipes, valves and fittings for New Zealand's reticulation and infrastructure sectors, including water and fluid distribution networks.
• Reinforcing Mesh and Seismic Steel Reinforcing mesh and seismic steel components for commercial construction and infrastructure projects requiring seismic-rated performance.
• Universal Beams and Structural Steel Large structural steel components including universal beams for commercial construction, infrastructure, and engineering projects.
• Farm Fencing and Rural Steel Products Weather-resistant steel products for rural and viticulture sectors, including farm fencing, long-run roofing, and rainwater management products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nationwide network of branches and distribution centres serving all of New Zealand
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tata Steel UKcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2004Composite Floor Decks Ltd (CFDL), a Steel & Tube subsidiary, manufactures ComFlor composite floor decks under license from Tata Steel UK. ComFlor is described as one of the market leaders in composite steel flooring systems in New Zealand.
• New Zealand SteelcoreTechnology or IntegrationSteel & Tube sources coil from New Zealand Steel, using locally sourced iron sands. New Zealand Steel's new arc furnace optimises recycled material use for ComFlor products. S&T also holds Eco Choice Aotearoa certificates for Flat & Long Products and Pre-Painted & Resin Coated Metal Products sourced from NZ Steel.
• COLORSTEEL (New Zealand Steel)coreTechnology or IntegrationSteel & Tube manufactures and markets roofing, cladding, and rainwater products in COLORSTEEL materials including COLORSTEEL MAXAM, COLORSTEEL Dridex, and COLORSTEEL FlaxPod. COLORSTEEL is a brand of New Zealand Steel.
• Specialised StructurescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialised Structures is a licensee network for portal frame building solutions. Steel & Tube supplies all key steel materials (COLORSTEEL roofing, purlins, girts, gutters, flashings, fastenings) to Specialised Structures licensees. The Specialised Structures portal provides Steel & Tube's materials, specifications, and pricing preloaded in Planit design and pricing software.
• PewagminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSteel & Tube distributes Pewag stainless steel chain and rigging products in New Zealand, as noted in the chain and rigging product catalogue references.
• Pacific EnvironmentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPacific Environments, an architecture firm, has specified Steel & Tube's ST900 roofing profile and COLORSTEEL Dridex on multiple projects including the Ngāti Ōtara Park Multi-Sport Centre. The architecture firm has an ongoing product specification relationship with Steel & Tube.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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