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Precision-manufactured steel pipe products trusted by Swiss engineers, contractors, and industrial buyers.
Rectangular steel pipe โ also known as Rectangular Hollow Section (RHS) โ is a closed-form structural steel tube with a rectangular cross-section. It is manufactured through electric resistance welding (ERW) or cold-forming processes, delivering superior strength-to-weight ratios ideal for demanding structural and mechanical applications.
Switzerland's highly regulated construction environment, world-class watchmaking and precision engineering industries, and ambitious infrastructure projects โ from Alpine tunnels to modern urban transit systems โ create consistent, high-volume demand for precision rectangular steel pipe that meets EN 10219, EN 10210, and ASTM A500 standards.
Understanding the commercial and industrial landscape shaping steel pipe demand across Swiss cantons and sectors.
Switzerland's urban expansion โ particularly in Zurich, Geneva, Basel, and Bern โ drives strong demand for rectangular steel pipe in commercial buildings, mixed-use developments, and modular construction frameworks. Swiss building codes (SIA standards) require certified steel sections that meet stringent load-bearing and fire-resistance requirements.
Switzerland operates one of Europe's densest rail networks. Projects like AlpTransit (Gotthard Base Tunnel), NEAT expansions, and urban tram systems in Geneva and Zurich rely heavily on rectangular hollow sections for platform structures, overhead gantries, rail bridges, and station canopies โ demanding both precision tolerances and corrosion-resistant coatings.
Switzerland's globally renowned precision engineering sector โ encompassing watchmaking, medical devices, and industrial machinery โ uses rectangular steel pipe as machine frames, conveyor structures, and equipment housing. The sector demands tight dimensional tolerances (ยฑ0.1mm) and high surface quality, areas where our cold-formed RHS excels.
Switzerland's Minergie energy efficiency standard and LEED certification trends push architects toward lightweight steel structures with high recycled content. Rectangular steel pipe supports green building goals through its recyclability, minimal material waste in fabrication, and compatibility with prefabricated modular construction methods.
Swiss industrial parks and logistics hubs โ especially in the Swiss Plateau (Mittelland) โ use large quantities of rectangular steel pipe for warehouse racking systems, industrial shelving, conveyor frameworks, and factory structural columns. The demand for hot-dip galvanized RHS is particularly high in humid Alpine environments.
Switzerland's mountainous topography requires frequent bridge construction and maintenance. Rectangular steel pipe is used in pedestrian bridges, road overpasses, and retaining wall systems throughout Alpine regions, with corrosion protection and structural certification being top procurement priorities for Swiss civil engineers.
From the Alps to urban centres โ where and how rectangular hollow sections are used in Swiss projects every day.
Column and beam structures for office towers, retail centres, and mixed-use developments in Zurich's Europaallee and Geneva's Quartier des Grottes.
Roof support structures and platform canopies at Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) stations, requiring weather-resistant galvanised RHS with certified welding.
Support pylons, station frames, and mechanical housings for cable car systems in Zermatt, Grindelwald, and Verbier โ requiring high-strength cold-formed sections.
Structural frameworks for hospitals and medical centres such as the Inselspital Bern expansion, where fire-rated steel sections and precise fabrication are mandatory.
Architectural steel structures for ETH Zurich campus buildings, EPFL Lausanne research facilities, and cultural centres using exposed rectangular steel aesthetics.
Solar panel mounting frames, wind turbine base structures, and hydroelectric facility frameworks across Swiss cantons pursuing the Energy Strategy 2050 targets.
Heavy-duty pallet racking, mezzanine floors, and automated storage systems for Swiss logistics companies in the Limmattal and Glattal industrial zones near Zurich.
Structural and mechanical pipe supports within Swiss water treatment plants and wastewater facilities, requiring corrosion-resistant coated rectangular sections.
Staying ahead of market evolution to serve Switzerland's most demanding buyers with future-ready steel solutions.
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is now standard in Swiss construction procurement. Steel pipe suppliers are increasingly required to provide BIM-compatible product data, digital mill certificates, and traceability documentation โ areas where our digital supply chain management excels.
Swiss companies face growing ESG reporting obligations under Swiss COโ law and EU CBAM regulations. Demand for steel with verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and lower embodied carbon is rising sharply among Swiss architects and developers.
Switzerland's high labour costs make prefabricated steel modules highly attractive. Rectangular hollow sections are the preferred structural element for off-site manufactured modules due to their dimensional consistency, ease of connection, and transport efficiency.
Post-pandemic supply chain disruptions have prompted Swiss buyers to diversify sourcing beyond European suppliers. Certified Chinese manufacturers with proven export track records โ like Ekun Steel โ are gaining traction as reliable alternative suppliers with competitive pricing and shorter lead times.
Switzerland's Alpine climate โ with high humidity, UV exposure, and freeze-thaw cycles โ drives demand for advanced surface protection. Hot-dip galvanising, epoxy coating, and powder coating on rectangular steel pipe are increasingly specified in Swiss project tenders.
Swiss buyers increasingly prefer suppliers who can deliver cut-to-length, threaded, painted, or otherwise processed rectangular pipe โ reducing on-site labour. Our integrated 10,000ใก processing centre directly addresses this growing demand for one-stop steel solutions.
Our company strictly adheres to ISO 9001 standards throughout all operations, from raw material inspection and production to product testing and related activities. Our rectangular steel pipe and related products are manufactured in compliance with international standards including API 5L, ASTM A53/A500/A795, BS 1387/BS1139, EN39/EN 10255/EN 10219, and JIS G3444/G3466 โ fully compatible with Swiss SIA and European CE marking requirements.
These certified products are primarily utilised in high, medium, and low-pressure fluid transportation pipelines for oil, natural gas, water, and steam, as well as in piling applications, bridges, and building structures โ all sectors with significant activity across Switzerland.
Tianjin Ekun Steel Group was established in 2015. Our factory is located in the biggest pipe-manufacturing base โ Daqiuzhuang Industrial Zone in Jinghai, Tianjin โ and covers an area of 20,000 square metres. We operate two office locations and employ over 100 staff members.
We have built a professional organisational structure covering the whole supply chain cycle, including procurement, production, quality control, warehousing, and transportation. Each department operates under standardised procedures within an efficient coordination system, enabling us to deliver customised services that precisely align with client requirements.
Our company upholds the distinguished "Ekun" corporate culture โ treating every client with equal importance regardless of order size. Every team member serves customers with thoughtful, warm professionalism, providing expert quotations, streamlined order processing, and attentive after-sales support.
To provide comprehensive one-stop solutions for our clients โ including those in Switzerland who require cut-to-size, threaded, or coated rectangular steel pipe โ we have established our own processing plants covering an area of 10,000 square metres.
Our machining process services include threading for NPT and BSP standards, precision cutting, rust cleaning, painting, hot-dip galvanising, and export-standard packaging compliant with Swiss customs and import requirements.
This integrated capability means Swiss buyers can source fully finished rectangular steel pipe products without the need for additional local processing โ saving time, reducing cost, and ensuring consistent quality from a single trusted supplier.
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After more than a decade of dedication and growth, our products have been exported to over 50 countries and regions worldwide, spanning Southeast Asia, the Middle East, South America, Africa, North America, and Oceania โ including established supply relationships serving the European market and Switzerland.
We actively participate in international industry exhibitions to continuously expand our overseas markets and brand influence, having showcased our presence at prestigious events such as "BUILDNZ Exhibition" in New Zealand, the "Building Technology Exhibition" in Indonesia, and "OSEA Exhibition" in Singapore.
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