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Wire and Steelplus now United as UNITED STEEL
United Steel is a leading New Zealand manufacturer of reinforcing mesh and nails, as well as a supplier of structural steel, reinforcing rod, steel plates and allied products. Before 2012, United Steel operated as the sister companies Wireplus and Steelplus, earning the respect and trust... read more
Thicker wire makes NEW seismic compliant wire mesh for house slabs stronger and easier to install
Download this press release as a PDF. The new Ductile Plus 500E mesh from trusted Kiwi building supplier Wireplus does more than meet all the requirements of the Department of Building and Housing’s new standards that apply from February 2012. The new mesh features thicker wire... read more
Mesh Standards Change Effective 1st August 2011
Wireplus Ltd Continues Proactive New Product Development to Ensure Customers can Meet the New Standards Wire mesh that meets the Department of Building & Housing’s new Earthquake B1 Compliance standard is now available from Wireplus Ltd in both Christchurch & Auckland.... read more
Govt hammers China nail imports
In a rare move, New Zealand authorities have placed a trade barrier on imports of Chinese wire nails following an investigation that found they were having a negative impact on a local manufacturer. The Ministry of Economic Development (MED) began investigating the issue late last year after... read more
Buy New Zealand Made
Wireplus Ltd are proud to be members of the Buy New Zealand Made campaign. Our Reinforcing Mesh and Nails are manufactured right here in New Zealand We purchase our wire from Pacific Steel whose products are made from 100% locally sourced recycled steel and metal including discarded car... read more