When ‘Cheaper’ Costs You More: Mild vs Stainless Steel
When cheaper costs you more. Mild versus Stainless Steel.
- 21 jul 2025
AMIEN RAFFIE | Procurement Officer
araffie@streetfurniture.com
Amien has a Bachelor of Technology in Production/Operations Management.
What inspires you?
Achieving excellence is what drives me most. I take great pride in describing myself as a results-driven and dedicated person with vast experience in procurement and inventory management.
Your favourite product and why?
The Arqua fountain, I consider this product to be a very well thought out design. I find its slick and stylish curves make it stand out from the rest.
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When cheaper costs you more. Mild versus Stainless Steel.
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