British Steel announces £50 million investment to upgrade wire rod business
British Steel today announced the biggest single investment in its manufacturing operations for a decade with a £50 million (€56 million euro) scheme to upgrade its wire rod business. The investment will significantly improve the quality and range of wire rod produced...
British Steel reports strong Q1 profit & announces £50m wire rod investment
British Steel today reported a Q1 profit of £21 million (EBITDA) and announced the biggest single investment in its manufacturing operations for a decade. In its second annual trading update, British Steel said its turnaround remains firmly on track and reported:A...
One generation of steelworkers helping another
British Steel apprentices have been lending a helping hand to refurbish retired steelworkers’ homes in Scunthorpe. This week 6 British Steel apprentices have volunteered to complete a range of tasks at the houses – part of the Cottage Homes Trust near...
Pupils steam ahead on steelworks trip
Dozens of schoolchildren had their eyes opened to the fascinating and exciting world of steelmaking today when they boarded a special train around our Scunthorpe steelworks. The 55 pupils from St Peter St Paul CE Primary School in the town travelled around...
On track at Infrarail
This month our Rail team has been exhibiting our premium track solutions at Infrarail – a bi-annual railway infrastructure exhibition. Taking place at ExCeL, London, the show hosted more than 200 companies and thousands of visitors between 1-3 May. The show gave...
Redcar bulk terminal deal
Redcar Bulk Terminal and Sirius Minerals Plc have delivered a huge boost to the economic regeneration of South Tees by signing a major land and handling deal. As work progresses on Woodsmith Mine for the extraction of polyhalite, Sirius Minerals have...
Sunday Times HSBC Top
British Steel has been named in the prestigious Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 100 league table which ranks Britain’s 100 private companies with the biggest sales. We’re named 49th in the table and are one of four businesses in the Yorkshire...
Roar England to glory at this weekend’s Rescue Day
An amazing day of family fun will be on offer at this Saturday’s Rescue Day – and you don’t have to miss the football! For as well as cheering on our emergency services, you’ll be able to cheer on England as...
Innovative service providers
British Steel is looking for innovative service providers to support manufacturing operations at its Scunthorpe site. The business produces around 2.8 million tonnes of steel every year but none of this would be possible without having highly effective and efficient support...