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Steel is one of the most popular materials used in the construction industry today because of its strength, durability, and versatility. Not only is steel widely used in the framework of buildings but a lot of the gates and railings that you walk past are also likely to be made from steel. A fence and […]

Powder coating is a great way to enhance your parts and can add enormous appeal to the end product. It offers many benefits over traditional paint and can be used in all manner of applications. So without further ado, let’s take a look a 6 benefits of powder coating. Efficiency – powder coatings adhere to […]

Who doesn’t love to spend time relaxing in their garden? We know we do. But what if your garden is overlooked or you want to separate your lawn from your vegetable patch – welcome to metal privacy screens. Metal privacy screens are amongst the most popular items that we get asked to design and make […]

Most people would agree that the kitchen is the most important room of their home – a place where the family gather to eat together and catch up with what’s been happening in their day. Whether you use your kitchen for preparing food, dining, or entertaining, a great looking kitchen says a lot about you […]

Steel is all around us, both in our homes and in the outside world. In fact it’s one of the most widely used materials in construction. Walk around any city and you’re sure to see some pretty incredible steel buildings. The reason for steel’s popularity is it’s versatility, strength, quality, and value. However, without fabricators […]

Back in 1958 when China under Mao Zedong took the radical step of trying to modernise the economy, steel was to play a big part in the industrialisation program. Unfortunately the experiment didn’t end well because with all the best will in the world, a handful of small steel fabrication factories was not going to […]

For those of you who may not know, galvanised sheet metal is steel or iron which has been coated with zinc to prevent it from rusting. The most popular method used by sheet metal fabrication shops to do this is hot dipping which literally means dipping the sheet metal into a bath of molten zinc […]

If you’re embarking on a new build then one of your first decisions is your choice of materials. With so many materials available it can be difficult keeping up with current trends and latest products. Traditionally people have viewed steel as a material which is best suited to industrial needs where box like structures are […]

If you’re in need of more office space because your business has expanded but you don’t want the hassle of moving to a new location, what can you do? Well have you considered installing a mezzanine floor? Mezzanine floors are a great way of providing more space in an area that is cramped, without being […]

We often get asked by customers to recommend the best type of metal for their project. In order to do this it’s essential that we consider the malleability and ducticity of the metal and whether it meets the requirement of the product or component that the customer has in mind. So that said, you may […]