Steel & Tube Blog

CUSTOM ORB®: Crowning a Multi-Award-Winning Home

Steel & Tube — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:27:05 GMT

Kerse House is a new build in Canterbury residence that reimagines classic residential architecture through a contemporary lens. Built by Coughlan Homes and featuring Steel & Tube’s CUSTOM ORB® roofing profile, the home received three accolades at the 2026 Canterbury House of the Year Awards, including a Regional Gold Award recognising the high standard of workmanship throughout the build.

4WD Warehouse Taupō expands with ST963

Steel & Tube — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:13:26 GMT

Built for a business centred on adventure, the expansion of the 4WD warehouse in Taupō is all about movement, efficiency and room to grow.

Peter Ensor recognised as CCNZ Life Member

Steel & Tube — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:14:24 GMT

We're proud to celebrate Peter Ensor, who has been recognised as a Life Member of Civil Contractors New Zealand, the highest honour the association can bestow.

As General Manager of Steel & Tube's Reinforcing, Mesh and Composite Floor Decking (CFDL) supply & install team, with oversight of major projects across the business, Peter has spent more than 25 years contributing to the civil construction industry. This recognition acknowledges not only his professional achievements, but also his longstanding commitment to advancing the industry.

Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) represents more than 800 organisations across the civil construction industry. Through advocacy, training and industry events, it gives contractors a strong national voice and opportunities to add value to their businesses.

Take a closer look at Peter’s journey and the contributions that made this recognition possible.

2 Devonport Road: Building Tauranga’s New Waterfront Landmark with ComFlor®

Steel & Tube — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:24:22 GMT

Set on one of Tauranga’s most prominent waterfront corners, this seven-storey development at 2 Devonport Road is a flagship $80 million project contributing to the transformation of the city’s CBD.

Steel, Metals & Fasteners Price Notification - May 2026

andre.tjaberings@steelandtube.co.nz (Andre Tjaberings) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:58:54 GMT

Dear Valued Customer

Roofing Price Notification - May 2026

andre.tjaberings@steelandtube.co.nz (Andre Tjaberings) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:58:31 GMT

Dear Valued Customer

Procurement Update April 2026

andre.tjaberings@steelandtube.co.nz (Andre Tjaberings) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:44:24 GMT

The Market Has Moved Off the Floor: Cost and Prices Are Now Higher

Global steel pricing has shifted from late-2025 stability into a firmer cost-recovery phase. HRC benchmarks have lifted off their lows, scrap is rising, aluminium remains strong, and nickel and zinc have stabilised or rebounded.

ST900® across Summerset Milldale Villas

Steel & Tube — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:54:48 GMT

Tucked into the growing Milldale community near Auckland’s Hibiscus Coast, Summerset’s latest retirement village is designed with one clear focus in mind: creating warm, dry and comfortable homes that will stand the test of time.

130th Tūrangawaewae Waka Ama Regatta

Steel & Tube — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:40:31 GMT

Held annually on the banks of the Waikato River in Ngaaruawaahia, the Turangawaewae Regatta is a celebration of Maori culture and heritage, featuring waka ama racing, the grand parade of Waka Taua, Kapa Haka performances, market stalls and traditional kai.

This year’s event ran across two days with the Kopapa (Kids Regatta) on the 20^th of March and the main regatta on Saturday the 21^st, which our Steel & Tube team took part in.

Freight Price Adjustments Notification - March 2026

andre.tjaberings@steelandtube.co.nz (Andre Tjaberings) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:34:46 GMT

To all our valued Steel & Tube customers

Important Update: Freight Price Adjustments from 16 March 2026

The last month has brought volatility in global and national fuel markets, and we know many of our valued customers are already feeling the impact. Over the past week alone, crude oil prices have fluctuated significantly. Hopefully these changes are short-lived, however many freight operators have already applied surcharges to provide some recovery against these unexpected surges in cost.