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ACRS News
22 Mar 2024
22 Mar 2024

A call for diligence: Addressing the rise in fraudulent steel certification

Over recent months, ACRS has observed a worrying increase in the number of fraudulent certificates accompanying imported steel, including those falsely bearing the ACRS mark. This poses a significant risk not only to the integrity of construction projects but also to safety st... More
ACRS News
21 Mar 2024
21 Mar 2024

How can you be certain of your building materials’ source?

Ensuring that steel that’s supplied is exactly what was ordered is critical. There is always a risk in complex supply chains that the specified requirements of steel have not been received or understood. From our view across ANZ and global steel markets, we increasingly s... More
ACRS News
21 Mar 2024
21 Mar 2024

Understanding the landscape of steel certification schemes: the ACRS advantage

Across the global steel industry, certification schemes play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and quality of steel products. However, not all steel certification schemes are equal. ACRS provides itself in its high standards of excellence, offering a comprehe... More
ACRS News
13 Feb 2024
13 Feb 2024

A User Guide to Steel Compliance

In our assessment of hundreds of steel suppliers globally, ACRS sees instances where structural steel is not manufactured in accordance with AS/NZS standards, or is not correctly tested to determine compliance with the relevant standards.Compliance with AS/NZS standards is a l... More
ACRS News
01 Feb 2024
01 Feb 2024

Why digital product traceability is key

Many industries now use digital product traceability for its many benefits. Textiles customers are demanding better visibility over the supply chain for ethical reasons. In food, we are accustomed to barcodes providing traceability for safety and quality reassurance. In automo... More