- WHY SCHIERLE SOUTH AFRICA
Everything you need,
from one trusted partner
Five product lines covering the full spectrum of seamless stainless steel solutions — from large factory orders to urgent repair quantities, all directly from stock.
70+ Years of Trust
The Schierle name has meant reliability since 1955. That heritage lives on in every order we fulfil.
Stock Ready to Ship
Extensive inventory — available for immediate dispatch or tailored to your specification.
Personal Service
Multilingual technical and commercial experts who respond fast and stay with your project throughout.
Certified Quality
EN 10204 3.1/3.2, 100% PMI, hardness testing and IGC testing — rigorous at every step.
- About us
Moving forward
together.
More than 70 years of Schierle heritage now carried forward in our group and company brands
— one rooted in partnership, precision, and purpose.
In Zulu, Siyaya means "We move forward." It's not just a brand in our group
— it's how we approach every project and every relationship.
"We move
forward"
SIYAYA - ZULU FOR PROGRESS
1955 - Founded by Eduard Schierle in Düsseldorf
1989 - International Expansion under Erwin Schierle
2016 - South Africa - Ferrotrade International, Johannesburg
2025 - Siyaya Schierle GmbH — the tradition moves forward
Ferrotrade International (Pty) Ltd trading as
Schierle South Africa
Your Trusted Specialist
in Hydraulic
& Stainless Steel
Solutions
Our Big Five
Your Competitive Edge
- Our products
High-performance seamless and welded cylinder tubes, designed for use in hydraulic and pneumatic systems — delivering dependable strength and precision across a wide range of industrial applications.
Piston Rods
Precision-engineered piston rods for mechanical and plant engineering applications, sourced from leading manufacturers across Europe and Asia to ensure consistent quality and reliable performance.
Piston Tubes (Chrome Plated)
Our chrome-plated piston tubes feature a cold-drawn inner surface, engineered to deliver exceptional precision, superior wear resistance, and smooth, reliable running performance — ensuring long-lasting durability in even the most demanding applications.
Seamless Stainless Steel Tubes
Our extensive range of seamless stainless steel tubes is designed to serve diverse industries and demanding applications. Backed by the expertise of Schierle Siyaya GmbH and our specialist team, we are committed to supplying only top-grade products that meet the highest standards of quality, durability, and performance.
Custom Solutions / Machining
Through our advanced CNC machining capabilities, we deliver precision-crafted components tailored to your exact specifications for both stainless steel and hydraulic applications — ensuring accuracy, consistency, and excellence at every stage of production.