Argent Industrial Ltd. operates as a holding company. The firm engages in the manufacture and trade of steel, steel related products and properties. It operates through the following segments: Manufacturing, Steel Trading and Properties. The Manufacturing segment produces branded consumer goods that are sold both locally and internationally. The Steel Trading segment offers ferrous steel, aluminium and stainless steel products. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Durban, South Africa.