Imperial Steel Products Ltd. 
All departments at Imperial Steel, including our office and manufacturing services departments, as well as shipping & receiving, will be closed effective December 23rd, 2016 so that our staff can enjoy the holiday season with their families.
All services will resume on Monday, January 2nd, 2017, at 7:00am.
Imperial Steel would like to wish everyone very Happy Holidays and a prosperous 2017.
At Imperial Steel, we work with our clients to determine exactly what products will support their application requirements. We enjoy working with our customers to manufacture parts that are closer to finished parts versus longer tubing lengths that they have to manipulate themselves to make the specific parts they need.
In recent years, we have had the opportunity to create products for the purpose of large diameter air filtration. Air filtration is a very important aspect to the processes of many industries such as construction, agriculture, marine, mining, automotive exhaust, and companies that specialize in heating/cooling.
The benefits of large diameter air filtration will vary depending upon the industry. Overall, larger air filtration ranging from 7” to 12” will guarantee more filtration efficiency and higher airflow.
Imperial Steel has the ability to be very adaptive to many different manufacturing specifications and we will assist the manufacturer with the research and development required to produce a truly superior product.
Is there a problem we can help you solve? Contact us for your free estimate today.
At Imperial Steel, we value our customers and want to communicate with them, no matter where they are. In the past while, we’ve been growing our online properties in order to do just that.
And now, it is with great excitement that we announce the launch of our Facebook page! We think we have the best tube news in the business, and we want you to be a part of our ‘fandom’. Through our Facebook page, we will share blogs, our newest videos, industry stories, community events, and the many unique, value added products that we create for our customers.
To follow us on Facebook, simply click here; then click the “Like” button on the page. If you feel like being a real social butterfly, please share our page with your friends using the “Share” button.
And finally, if you still can’t get enough Imperial Steel news, our website has a page where you can “Stay Connected“.
Contact us anytime, we want to hear from you!
The manufacturing industry is vital to Canada’s economy, contributing 14 per cent to the GDP, creating millions of jobs, and being progressive in developing innovative and green technologies. While newer “high tech” and service industries, move into the spotlight, manufacturing is the backbone that bolsters these industries as a consumer of their products and services. The health of the Canadian manufacturing industry is a gauge upon which to judge the economy as a whole.
Unfortunately, industry statistics show that manufacturing in Canada suffered a sales decrease of 1.5 per cent in September over August, due to lower sales in the vehicle assembly industry as well as coal and petroleum products. These statistics are particularly important as a weakened manufacturing sector was a key factor in the global recession of 2008-2009, spurring many countries to take measures to strengthen their manufacturing base.
Government policy is one way to encourage a healthy manufacturing industry. Canada must maintain and develop government policies to ensure that the manufacturing sector remains not only stable but continues to grow in the “new” economy. Measures such as tax cuts, the federal government’s Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance, and allowances for training have worked in the past to bolster the manufacturing industry and should therefore be continued. Measures considered in the TPP must reflect pro-manufacturing priorities advocated for by all three NAFTA countries.
Seventy-five per cent of all products contain steel–making it a critical part of the manufacturing industry. At Imperial Steel we look forward to Canada making the right decision to strengthen its manufacturing base, particularly in the automotive industry where many of our tubing and piping steel products are used.
All departments at Imperial Steel, including our office and manufacturing services departments, as well as shipping & receiving, will be closed effective December 24, 2015 so that our staff can enjoy the holiday season with their families.
All services will resume on Monday, January 4, 2016 at 7:00am.
Imperial Steel would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Here on the Prairies, we take agriculture for granted. The silos and other farm structures we drive past regularly blend into the landscape. They’re nearly as plentiful as people out here under the wide-open skies.
Farming, particularly the kind that we excel at here in the West is extremely important to the Canadian economy, and the Canadian farmer punches well above his or her weight on the world stage. Here are some facts about Canadian agriculture that you might not know:
Farming is a big part of our young people’s future. In 2013, there were 56,000 career opportunities available in the Agricultural industry in North America. This number is expected to climb as production increases over the coming decades.
At Imperial Steel Ltd., we understand the importance of Agriculture to Canadians in general, and the West in particular. The products we sell help build better farms, like ZAM® coated tubing, and we’re proud to be able to contribute to one of Canada’s largest and healthiest industries.
To find out more about Imperial Steel and the corrosion-resistant steel products that we provide to the agricultural industry, sign up for our emails, or request a quote online. You can also speak to a representative directly by calling us at (866) 791-2179
Steel is essentially used in the manufacturing of major structures. Steel is used in the automotive, agriculture and the real estate industry. So, it is safe to say that you will be seeing a lot of steel tubing components that have been manufactured by Imperial on a daily basis. Nothing is more important than selecting the right kind of steel products, especially when it comes to quality and quantity.
The Automotive and Agricultural Industry
There is no question that Imperial Steel is used extensively in the automotive industry. Using Imperial Steel’s cold rolled and aluminized exhaust tubing in the manufacturing of vehicle components provides long term strength and durability, enabling them to withstand harsh conditions. Similarly, our hot rolled and galvanized steel tubing provides reliability and durability to much of the agricultural machinery, tools and components that you see every day in our fields. Plus, high quality steel tubing is typically easier to maintain throughout its lifespan.
End Users
Imperial Steel’s products are hence much better, more reliable and safer when it comes to the manufacture of farming equipment, cars, big rigs and a plethora of different things that we see in our everyday lives. How about that spiral staircase you’ve been considering for your home? Yep, we can provide tubing for home projects too!
Consumers today look for products that can give them a good value for their money. At Imperial Steel you don’t have to worry about getting something flimsy and unreliable. We provide our customers with economical products made with high grade steel that lasts longer.
Moreover, our products are passed through a strict quality check before being used in construction of cars, tractors, trucks and other applications.
For more information about our steel tubing products, contact us or request an estimate today!
With advancements in science and technology, humans are able to develop stronger metals by combining the good qualities of different metals and ZAM® steel stands at its forefront. To better understand what ZAM® is and why it is better than traditional steel, we have to take a deeper look at ZAM®.
What is ZAM®?
ZAM® is an alloy of Zinc, Aluminum and magnesium coated steel sheet – hence ZAM® – and is excellent at fighting corrosion. In addition to its corrosion resistance properties, it possesses scratch resistance properties too. The 5-layer architecture of ZAM® coated steel gives it an edge over traditional steel when it comes to durability.
The ZAM® Revolution
The biggest problem faced by steel is that it starts to show signs of wear and tear relatively quickly, often depending on the quality of production. Moreover, it is very hard to protect steel from corrosion, often financially unfeasible once done. That’s where ZAM® excels. It lays all your corrosion concerns to rest, and lasts significantly longer than traditional steel.
Welcome to the era of ZAM® coated steel!
What makes ZAM® coated steel stand out is its special preparation process, which not only give it more strength, but also makes it corrosion resistant and scratch resistance. ZAM® coated steel combines the benefits of zinc, aluminum and magnesium into a single steel sheet.
The future looks much brighter and many new applications will emerge for ZAM® coated steel. Are you ready to jump on and be at the forefront of its application?
You might have heard many business owners moan about seasonal conditions, fluctuation in currency exchange rates and raw material price fluctuations but did you know that they are right in making all the noise because of the significance of all these elements on steel prices. There are many other aspects, which makes it extremely difficult to predict and prepare for the future.
Currency Rates
Regular volatility of currency rates makes it almost impossible for you to predict the value of steel in the coming years. An abrupt increase or decline in currency rates is nothing new, but that can have negative or positive consequences for steel dealers. Currency volatility directly affects the prices of steel. You must also have sound knowledge about factors that bring about changes in currency rates to better anticipate the future.
Seasonal Conditions
When real estate, automotive and agricultural industries thrive in a particular economy, it will automatically have an impact on the market of steel. More steel will be produced and sold. This will suddenly spark a sharp increase in the demand for steel. You cannot completely neglect the time factor when looking at the demand “pull and push” factors because they also play a pivotal role in the complete cycle. For instance, the demand for umbrellas will always increase in cloudy and rainy seasons, while remaining stagnant in other seasons such as spring and summer. Similarly, in some seasons the demand for steel increases while it remains stable during other seasons.
Here at Imperial Steel, we have remained forward-thinking throughout many decades and will continue to conduct business that way so that our clients can reap the benefits of our knowledge of the changeability of the steel industry. Talk to us about your steel needs.
Imperial Steel is very pleased to announce a new relationship with the Farmers Hotline in 2015. While our customer base in the United States continues to grow and expand, we thought it was high time to partner with a renowned publication that has been providing trusted information to farmers and ranchers nationwide for over 35 years.
Farmers Hotline is published by region and by special edition. Five regional publications and two special editions available both digitally and traditionally are produced throughout the year for the farming and livestock industries.
Featured below is our current listing that appears in the Manufacturers Spotlight special edition. Click here to download the Spring 2015 edition (we’re on page 59), and don’t forget to contact us for all of your steel tubing needs, no matter where you are.
