The Stainless Steel Industry Meets at the BSSA Annual Conference & Dinner
The British Stainless Steel Association (BSSA) met at The Grand Hotel in Birmingham in May 2023 for their annual conference and dinner. Having attended the last four BSSA annual conferences and this year’s Food and Beverage Industry event (link to article), it was great to catch up with familiar faces from the industry and new…
Q2 Review: Analysing The Recruitment Landscape
Large corporate companies are facing challenges attracting new talent and retaining skilled staff especially when their salary structures, work flexibility and staff benefits are outdated compared to smaller, more agile SMEs. Smaller companies can have the advantage of being able to offer more flexibility and quicker decision-making, meaning they’re a more appealing option for certain…
How to use LinkedIn for YOUR Metal Business.
The below presentation was given at the National Association of Steel Service Centres (NASS) 2023 Summer Gathering. In 12 days I’ll have been using LinkedIn for 12 years! On the day I joined I thought: “Wow! This business Facebook thingy is incredible! Everyone I want to do business with is right here, this will be…
Leading the Charge: Steel Dynamics in the Nuclear Industry
Chancellor Rishi Sunak recently unveiled the Great British Nuclear initiative, marking a significant milestone in the UK’s pursuit of a sustainable energy future. With nuclear power playing a crucialrole in achieving net-zero emissions and reducing greenhouse gases, this announcement signals a remarkable leap forward in the nation’s commitment to clean and reliable energy sources. The…
Steel Dynamics Group Ltd. Acquires Ferrari Stainless & Alloys.
Steel Dynamics Group Ltd. Acquires Ferrari Stainless & Alloys Ltd. Launching P&P Non Ferrous: A Gateway to Enhanced Customer Services and Expansion Down South In a strategic move to bolster its position in the industry, Steel Dynamics Group Ltd. proudly announces the successful acquisition of Ferrari Stainless & Alloys Ltd. in Wimborne. This transformative development…
Sustainability is key to modern manufacturing
During my time supplying specialist metals into the manufacturing sector, I have noticed several things regarding the supply chain local to me in South Yorkshire. 1 Large Manufacturing companies often have difficult onboarding processes. This makes it difficult for smaller SMES or new market entrants to be able to supply them. 2 Manufacturing companies are…
Lasers: The Tesla of Tooling
Welcome back, I’m LaserEd, and I work with lasers. I’ll be laser-educating for The Metal Magazine and I hope it results in more metal parts being lasered! First of all, I haven’t had an accident after writing my last article about Laser Safety. I have been busy researching. Although it is time consuming, I love…
Implementing QMS Certifications for Small Businesses and Start-Up Companies
Welcome to the fourth and final instalment of this short series on Quality Management System certification for small businesses and start-up companies. In this 4 part series I have been explaining exactly what third-party certification involves, and how you can level up your business through this process. The standard we are focussing on is ISO9001:2015, as…
Net zero carbon does not mean zero!
Task 2 of the SUSTAIN project focuses on recycling the non-recyclable waste from the steelmaking process.
Beyond Steel: The Value of Carbon Capture and Utilisation in Steelmaking
Energy Contracts: You’re either ‘OK’ or ‘Up a creek without a paddle’
The Cost of Labour in 2023
A guide to implementing QMS certifications for small businesses and start-ups – Part 3
Stainless Steel in the Food & Beverage Industry – Report
Hydroscand UK: A Certified Great Place to Work
A Productive Start to 2023: Empowering Businesses in the Stainless Steel Industry
Lab-quality analysis in the palm of your hand
EU steel mills’ price aspirations unsupported by the market