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President's Column April 2025
07 Apr 2025
The USA is the world's largest importer of steel, counting Canada, Brazil and Mexico as its top three suppliers, and the incumbent President’s view is that by imposing tariffs, which will be paid by companies bringing the steel into the US, there will be a shift away from foreign imports and a boost in domestic steel production. But is this a realistic outcome, at least in the short-term?
A warm welcome to our new RQSC for Buildings – Fullpen Fabrications
31 Mar 2025
Fullpen Fabrications Ltd is based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire established in 2023.
President's Column March 2025
10 Mar 2025
The new government initiative to meet with leaders from the UK steel industry to agree a strategy for the long-term future of UK steelmaking is a commendable and long awaited realisation of the importance of this industry to the economy and security of our nation.
MP backs East Lothian steel fabricator’s local push for a clean energy future
10 Mar 2025
Douglas Alexander, the MP for Lothian East, recently visited Tranent based HadFab, one of the UK’s leading structural engineering and metal fabrication companies in delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions, to discuss key issues affecting the industry and opportunities for growth.
Welsh constructional steelwork industry celebrates proud heritage and promising future at Senedd with First Minister’s backing
05 Feb 2025
The vital role of Wales’ steel sector, both past and future, was recently celebrated at the Senedd, as industry leaders, apprentices, and policymakers gathered for Welsh Steel: Proud History, Bright Future.
President's Column February 2025
03 Feb 2025
In October 2023, a steel-framed car park at Luton Airport Terminal 2 was devastated by a fire started by a fault in a diesel-powered vehicle on level three. Thankfully, there was no loss of life or serious injury, although several firefighters and a member of the airport staff were taken to hospital due to smoke inhalation. However, the fire did destroy over one thousand vehicles and caused the collapse of some sections of the upper-level car park floor
A warm welcome to our new BCSA Industry Member – Tension Control Bolts Ltd
23 Jan 2025
Tension Control Bolts Ltd, based in Wrexham, Wales and has been operating for over fifty years. They were originally involved in the manufacture of standard bolts and then moved into TCB’s, which have virtually replaced the original standard high strength friction grip bolts and nuts.
A warm welcome to our new BCSA RQSC for Buildings Member – Embrace Steel Group
21 Jan 2025
Embrace Steel Group has as strong team of industry experts in Steel Frame Building Design & Manufacturing. This has been made possible through the acquisition of two well established and respected steel fabrication companies.
President's Column January 2025
03 Jan 2025
In an article published in September of 2024, the CEO of Responsible Steel, Annie Heaton, reminded us that if steel production was the equivalent of a country, we would be the fourth largest emitter of CO2 on the planet. In order to help tackle this astonishing fact, the UK transition from BOF to EAF steelmaking is now well underway and, once completed, will reduce the UK’s CO2 emissions from steel production by around 85%.
Local MP visits prominent Norfolk steelwork firm to discuss industry challenges and opportunities
19 Dec 2024
Jerome Mayhew, the MP for Broadland and Fakenham, recently visited TSI Structures, a leading constructional steelwork specialist, to engage with industry leaders and address critical issues facing the sector.