Founded in 1904, Macsteel has grown to become Africa's foremost manufacturer and distributor of steel products. The company operates a vast network that includes steel service centers, trading divisions (like Macsteel International), and partnerships across the globe. Its core business involves the procurement of steel from mills, processing it to meet specific customer requirements (such as cutting, bending, and profiling), and distributing the finished products to a wide range of industries, including construction, automotive, mining, and manufacturing. The Macsteel International division specifically handles the global trading and shipping of steel and raw materials.