International Zinc Association

Thermal zinc diffusion, also known as sherardising or thermal diffusion galvanizing (TDG), is a well-established process to apply a protective zinc coating to steel parts. Unlike electroplating, which deposits a surface layer, thermal zinc diffusion creates a deeper,...

The closure of long steel plants in South Africa could have a notable impact on local zinc usage. The users of long steel from these plants are major zinc consumers, using it extensively in galvanizing, highlights Simon Norton, Director of the International Zinc...

In South Africa where decaying water works, sewerage works, and railway systems need rapid upgrading and rehabilitation, new and remediated infrastructure must not only last for decades but thrive under challenging operating conditions.Hot dip galvanized steel has...

Corrosion damage to reinforced concrete structural members such as foundations, columns, retaining walls, or piles poses a significant threat to structural integrity. Galvanized rebar plays a crucial role in ensuring resilient, futureproof infrastructure in terms of...

An expert seminar for South African civil engineers, consulting engineers, marine engineers and architects was hosted by the International Zinc Association (IZA) on 13 June in Umhlanga in KwaZulu-Natal and Cape Town in the Western Cape on 21 June 2024.Attended by 30...

The International Zinc Association (IZA) Africa has launched its May 2024 ‘Expert Guide to Galvanizing’. “No engineer in the civil engineering, mining, design or structural engineering sector or architect should be without a copy,” comments IZA Africa Director Simon...

The International Zinc Association (IZA) Africa is one of the proud sponsors of the 7th International Conference on Concrete Repair, Rehabilitation, and Retrofitting (ICCRRR 2024), which takes place from November 4 to 6, 2024, at the University of Cape Town’s...

In his budget speech on 21 February, the South African Finance Minister outlined the government’s plans to invest over R943 billion in public infrastructure over the next three years to support the refurbishment and maintenance of existing assets and build new...

Zinc coatings are an effective corrosion protection method for wastewater treatment plants as they are compatible with a range of metal materials when coated onto steel. It is resistant to various corrosive agents present in wastewater, provided it is duplex coated...

The International Zinc Association (IZA) Africa is highlighting the importance of zinc in mental health. “Zinc is an essential mineral that plays a role in many bodily functions, including mental health,” comments Simon Norton, Director: IZA Africa.Zinc is crucial for...