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Steel UK
position supported by 98 per cent UK-sourced feedstock. Circularity and strengthening the UK manufacturing and construction sectors are at the heart of what we do. Our two mills produce a full range of long products: merchant bar flats and angles, plain rounds, channels, reinforcing bar, spooler coil, and wire rod for both mesh and drawing applications. Our customers fabricate these into finished products for a wide range of applications and major infrastructure projects. We’ re deeply committed to being part of key UK projects and to supporting the wider national infrastructure. Everything we do is driven by our customers, by sustainability, and by the need to future-proof our industry.”
Low-carbon steel making
Indeed, 7 Steel UK takes the principles of the circular economy as a working philosophy. Its activities are developed according to these principles and steel is one of the most recyclable and recycled materials in the world.
“ The main change since our acquisition has really been our rebrand from our previous identity to 7 Steel UK,” Laura shares.“ The new owners are a family-run investment company based in Prague, and they bring a fresh perspective, strong investment backing, and a real focus on innovation and sustainable growth. While day-to-day operations haven’ t changed dramatically, we now have renewed energy and opportunities to develop and futureproof the business. We’ ve maintained close links with our Nordic counterparts, and under Sev. en we’ re strengthening our brand, our market position, and our alignment with forward-looking, sustainable industries.”
A major step forward for the company is its hydrogen-ready furnace project, which was already in development before the new ownership and has now been fully supported by Sev. en.“ That’ s a significant investment for our future,” Laura elaborates,“ with installation expected by the end of
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