Quality assurance in steel supply

Here at BIM and at the heart of every successful engineering project lies one uncompromising principle: quality assurance. In the steel stockholding industry, where materials are destined for the world’s most demanding applications, quality is not an option — it is an obligation.

Our pedigree of over 40 years in steel supply has taught us that safety, reliability, and compliance can only be achieved through rigorous quality standards, consistent certification, and a commitment to traceability across the entire supply chain.

WHY QUALITY ASSURANCE MATTERS

Industries such as oil and gas, shipbuilding, offshore wind, subsea engineering, and stadia construction demand steels that can withstand:

• Extreme pressures and temperatures in subsea and boiler applications.
• Dynamic marine environments in offshore oil, gas, and wind structures.
• Long spans and heavy crowd loads in sports stadia and arenas.
• Safety-critical performance where structural failure is not an option.

Quality assurance ensures that every product — whetherplate, section, hollow section, tubular, or valve — is tested,certified, and fully traceable to meet these challenges

OUR QA COMMITMENT

We operate under a comprehensive Quality Management System designed to meet and exceed international expectations. Key pillars include:

Adherence to International Standards

• EN 10025, EN 10210, EN 10219 for structural steels.
• ASTM / ASME / API for pressure, pipeline, and offshore applications.
• DNV-OS-F101 / EN 10225 for offshore and subsea use.

Certification & Traceability

• Full EN 10204 3.1 and 3.2 certification available on request.
• Heat number traceability from mill production through to delivery.
• Supply of Lloyd’s, DNV, ABS, and BV-approved steels for marine and offshore projects.

Rigorous Testing

• Mechanical tests (tensile, yield, elongation).
• Impact tests (Charpy V-notch for low temperature service).
• Ultrasonic and non-destructive testing (NDT).
• Chemical analysis for composition verification.

Responsible Sourcing

• Predominantly European-origin mills with proven compliance.
• Supplier audits and mill partnerships built on transparency and trust.
• Materials ethically and responsibly produced, ensuring long-term sustainability.

Fabrication-Ready Services

• Cutting, profiling, shot blasting, priming, and coating under strict QA controls.
• Dimensional accuracy and surface preparation to minimize fabrication risks.
• Tailored supply packages aligned with project specifications.
• Tube laser and 3D cutting for intricate profiling, where tolerance is key.

THE OUTCOME: CONFIDENCE DELIVERED

With our quality assurance framework, clients benefit from:

• Reduced project risk through certified, compliant steels.
• On-time, fabrication-ready supply with no compromiseon integrity.
• Peace of mind that every product meets international codes and project-specific requirements.

From the depths of the ocean to the heights of stadium roof structures, our quality-driven supply ensures steel performs exactly as designed, every time.

Quality is More Than Compliance — It’s Our Promise

In global projects where margins for error are zero, quality assurance is the foundation of trust. Our role as a stockholder is not only to supply steel, but to guarantee that every plate, pipe, or section has the pedigree, certification, and integrity to deliver safety, performance, and reliability in the most critical environments.