British Steel given planning approval for £26 million upgrade to its Special Profiles business
British Steel has been given planning approval for a £26 million upgrade to its Special Profiles business. The plans for a new service centre at Skinningrove, which include cut-to-length lines, product milling, machining and warehousing operations, have been approved by Redcar...
Engineering Taster Days are back!
Are you interested in an engineering career but aren't sure of what it involves? Well, now you can find out more in our second series of engineering taster days. On the back of the popular taster days held in April, we're...
British Steel launches feasibility study into the use of green hydrogen
British Steel is conducting a major study into the use of green hydrogen in the company’s drive to decarbonise its operations and manufacture net-zero steel. The steelmaker, which is collaborating with EDF UK, UCL (University College London) and the Materials Processing...
Commemorative ceremony to mark Platinum Jubilee
To mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, the gate installed to commemorate the Royal visit to the Scunthorpe site in 1958 has been refurbished. Today CEO Xifeng Han held a small opening ceremony to thank everyone who had been involved. He said:...
Two Healthy Workplace awards for British Steel from North Lincolnshire Council
British Steel has been presented with an award recognising the way we safeguarded employees throughout the pandemic. Yesterday we were presented with the ‘Recognising Exemplary Practice to Protect the Workforce from COVID-19’ honour at North Lincolnshire Council’s Healthy Workplace Awards. This award...
World-class laser measurement system commissioned
A £1 million state-of-the art laser measurement system is now up and running at British Steel’s Special Profiles business, forming part of a suite of patented technologies currently being developed. The new system, which provides millions of dimensional readings on...
British Steel extends Network Rail supply contract
British Steel has been awarded another major rail contract extension by Network Rail. The 2-year agreement sees British Steel retain its position as principal supplier to the company which operates and maintains Britain’s rail infrastructure. By the time the contract concludes in...
British Steel launches recruitment drive for 80 graduates and apprentices
British Steel is searching for 80 graduates and apprentices to support the biggest transformation in our history. We've pledged to invest in a range of technologies to build a clean, green and sustainable future for British Steel, our thousands of employees...
Scunthorpe rail supports Llangollen heritage railway extension
One of North Wales’ premier tourist attractions is about to get bigger – and better! – thanks to Scunthorpe-made rail. March saw the delivery of 56E1 flat-bottom rail to Carrog station on the Llangollen Railway, enabling repairs to the heritage line...