British Steel supports study into environmentally friendly green fuel
A university research study supported by British Steel is investigating the production of an environmentally friendly green fuel. The research will investigate whether the fuel, known as biochar, can replace injection coal in blast furnaces and act as a future clean...
Double Celebration at awards ceremony
Two of our colleagues, Dr Andrew Smith, Customer and Technology Manager at our Special Profiles business, and Dr Andy Trowsdale, Head of Research and Development, have received prestigious awards from The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3). Andrew, who is...
New saws will give cutting edge to British Steel’s £26-million Special Profiles project
The arrival of three new industrial saws at British Steel’s Skinningrove Service Centre will herald a major new milestone in its development. The £2.2-million equipment will be a pivotal part of the operation as it will bring increased productivity, greater accuracy...
British Steel decarbonisation proposals
This week we have been staging public consultation planning events about our proposed decarbonisation programme. In November we unveiled plans for the biggest transformation in our history – a £1.25-billion proposal to become a clean, green and sustainable business by adopting electric arc...
British Steel staging consultation events over £1.25-billion plan to transform operations
British Steel will stage consultation events in Scunthorpe and Teesside to showcase its £1.25-billion proposals to transform its operations. Earlier this month, the steel manufacturer unveiled ambitious plans for the biggest transformation in its history with a proposal to become a clean,...
Steel frames erected at new mast service centre
The steel frames for British Steel’s £26-million mast service centre at Skinningrove have been erected. The frames were manufactured at Teesside Beam Mill and their installation marks a significant milestone in the project which will place us as a global leader...
Masterful work from trainer Paul
One of our specialist trainers has achieved top accreditation for his work at Scunthorpe’s Rod Mill (SRM). Paul Harvey, resident Continuous Improvement Specialist, has been awarded his Master Black Belt accreditation from the British Quality Foundation for the ‘successful demonstration of...
British Steel showcases Special Profiles mill to new customer BS Track
British Steel has welcomed a new international Special Profiles customer. Turkish-based track shoe producer BS Track visited our Special Profiles mill in Skinningrove to see our operations. Representatives from the company, which specialises in the production of triple, double and single track...
British Steel colleagues scoop health awards
Four British Steel colleagues have been recognised for championing health at work at the North Lincolnshire Council Workplace Health Awards. Compliance Operations Manager – Internal Logistics, Martin Welch, received an award for his long-standing service as a Health Champion while...