Our strongest ever crane rails are helping support global port operations
Increasing levels of international trade are helping grow opportunities for the strongest crane rail we’ve ever rolled. Our hard-wearing, high-strength crane rail grade 110CrV was launched in October 2020 and numbers of enquiries are on the up, especially in emerging markets...
Quality audit passed with flying colours
External auditors have praised a wide range of our business activities – including our significant investment schemes, Low-Carbon Roadmap and employees – after a rigorous assessment against a prestigious quality mark. And the good news is that after 29 days of...
British Steel proposes closing coke ovens in drive to build a sustainable future
British Steel today announced proposals to close its coke ovens as part of its drive to overcome global economic challenges and build a green and sustainable future. The company, which saw its bills for energy and carbon increase by £190 million...
British Steel sections used in £34m revamp of Middlesbrough Station
An upgrade of Middlesbrough Station will see British Steel sections used as part of the £34-million revamp. Teams are hard at work on the second part of the transport scheme, which will revitalise the station undercroft, create new walkways and spaces...
New machines will enhance British Steel operations
As part of our drive to enhance operations, we’ve taken delivery of some more incredible machines at our Scunthorpe site. New and refurbished vehicles delivered in the last few weeks include a CAT 972M and a CAT 980M. The purchase of reliable,...
British Steel to become world leader in machining of Special Profiles
A new milling machine at the heart of a £26 million upgrade to British Steel’s Special Profiles business is under construction. The travelling-column machining centre is currently being built in Germany by SHW Werkzeugmaschinen and will be delivered to British Steel’s...
Scunthorpe mill celebrates golden anniversary
This week marks 50 years since the first steel was rolled at the Medium Section Mill, now known as Scunthorpe Rail & Section Mill Areas 1 & 2. Part of one of the largest investments for what was then the British...
New billet caster among £330m of investments at British Steel
British Steel’s new billet caster, which is among £330 million worth of investments Jingye has made in the UK business since acquiring it 3 years ago, is scheduled to be commissioned this Spring. The new caster will manufacture lengths of semi-finished...
Paul becomes hospice hero after 6-stone weight loss
Paul Douglas, Building and Facilities Maintenance Engineer at our Scunthorpe site, has achieved a whopping weight loss of 6 stone over the course of his MAN V FAT Challenge – and true to his word has donated the equivalent...