Category: Business News
Stainless Steel in the Food & Beverage Industry – Report
Eric Partington, representing the Nickel Institute and EHEDG, offers his report on the Stainless Steel in the Food & Beverage Industry event.
Hydroscand UK: A Certified Great Place to Work
Peter revisits Hydroscand UK, who now have the paperwork to back up what we already knew!
A Productive Start to 2023: Empowering Businesses in the Stainless Steel Industry
Rob Cooper, Managing Director of the British Stainless Steel Association, shares highlights for the year so far and their plans for the summer.
EU steel mills’ price aspirations unsupported by the market
European steel mills push for further price increases despite uncertainty from buyers about the future market direction.
Expansion and then more expansion: A successful formula for Selmach Machinery
Machinery experts expand their premises and range to stay ahead of the competition.
EU mills aim for price rises despite slow start to 2023
Demand for stainless steel, in Europe, was slow to emerge in the first few weeks of the new year, but market activity has improved month-on-month.
Steel producers’ pricing policy squeezes distributors
By the middle of January, several major European steel producers had signalled significant price rises to the market, citing increased input costs.
Stainless Steel in the Food and Beverage Industry
A new conference is launched to bring together steelmakers, equipment manufacturers, processors, handlers and producers of food & beverages.
Raising the standard: Hydroscand UK’s commitment to safety and the environment
Hydroscand UK demonstrate their commitment to environmental and health & safety management with new accreditations.
The £16 billion takeover
Marubeni-Itochu acquire BM Steel group of companies in landmark deal.
Global stainless output forecast to rise 1% this year
Substantial rises in energy costs are increasing manufacturing costs and deterring investment in steel-intensive infrastructure projects.
Corrosion Resistant Materials awarded prestigious Queen’s Award
Adam Bradley explains the application process and tells us why he believes winning the award will be so beneficial for the business.
Big investments in stock are just the beginning of Van Leeuwen’s plans for the UK
Kris Bowling is enthusiastic about the expanded stock range and Van Leeuwen UK’s plans for the year ahead.
Twenty years and STILL dedicated to the flow
Hydroscand UK mark their 20th anniversary with a weekend of celebrations and a documentary video about the business.
Is social media the answer to the ageing workforce crisis?
How do you encourage the next generation to consider working in the metal industry?
Van Leeuwen invite us in for a sneak peek at their new HQ
Van Leeuwen UK reflect on their achievements, and ensure they have the right elements in place to future-proof their business.
Inventory surge triggers rapid EU stainless price fall
Stainless steel buying activity, in Europe, has remained considerably weaker than anyone anticipated following the decline in April.
Hydroscand’s mobile team goes fully digital
Pen and paper job notes will soon be a thing of the past at Hydroscand UK, after a successful trial period of a fully digital system.
Why BM Steel invested in plasma
BM Steel explain why they’ve invested in plasma cutting machinery, and why processing services are so important.
Precisely engineering their own future at Helmrick Engineers
With a change of ownership and a new General Manager in Mark Webster, Helmrick Engineers have made a bold claim to grow considerably over the next 5 years.
Expansion, pipes and service: A big year ahead for Anglo Stainless
New ranges of pipes in stock, same quality service and expertise. The service offering at Anglo Stainless has never been larger.
European steel prices slide to pre-war levels
European steel coil prices continued their downward slide, in May and early June.
2022 BSSA event at new £50million venue
This year the BSSA will host their annual Conference and Dinner at the beautiful Grand Hotel in Birmingham City Centre on Thursday 16th June 2022.
Van Leeuwen invest heavily in pipes, fittings and flanges
Van Leeuwen significantly increase their UK stocks of carbon steel pipes, fittings and flanges to expand their market share in the UK.
Hydroscand: Expansion during a pandemic
The Nottingham team explain to Peter Comerford why clever investments have, despite the pandemic, resulted in business booming at Hydroscand UK.
The rise and rise of Flocon
How three men are building on the legacy of their fathers to continue expanding their business in the post-CoVID era.
