Established in 1983 and represents the welded carbon steel tube and pipe manufacturers in South Africa.

The members account for 70% of the installed capacity for conveyance, mechanical and structural tubular products which are supplied to international specifications.

The objectives of the Association are:

• Promote the use of welded carbon steel tube and pipe.
• Represent common interests to Government, Quasi Government and other organisations
• Promote import replacement, where feasible
• Promote the export of welded carbon steel tube and pipe
• Co-operation without collusion between the members