Southern Steel Group is a leading Malaysian Steel Group with over 60 years of experience and expertise in steel products manufacturing.
In 1996 and 2012, Hong Leong Group bought SSB shares from Fleet Group and NatSteel respectively to become the major shareholder. In January 2025, our Company became a subsidiary of Green Esteel Pte. Ltd and an associate company of Hong Leong Manufacturing Group Sdn Bhd.
Other expected operational impact to our Group from leveraging on the expertise of Esteel Group in the steel related industry includes:
- improvement in supply chain and enhanced network on material sourcing;
- expansion in distribution channel and market reach; and
- operational process improvement, resource sharing and opportunities to develop products and services based on customers’ needs.
Bringing Excellence In Quality
In 1980, NatSteel of Singapore was invited to be the technical partner for a quantum leap initiative. Hong Leong Malaysia also became a partner in 1981 when its proposed steel mill project was merged with SSB. The 1980s saw rapid expansion with the acquisition of Southern Pipe, Southern Wire and the building of Steel Making Plant.
In 1993, SSB was listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, followed by the acquisition of Southern Steel Mesh and other major expansions by the group companies.
Galvanising Steel Sheet line started in 1964.
Southern Iron & Steel Works Sdn Bhd embraced a new corporate identity. Its name was changed to Southern Steel Berhad and was listed on Malaysia KLSE main board in 1993.
