'Reshaping the heartland of steelmaking': Sheffield Forgemasters reveals progress on huge new facilities
Steel giant Sheffield Forgemasters has published photographs of ongoing expansion work that is part of a £1.3bn recapitalisation programme.
The Ministry of Defence-owned business is building a 30,000m2 machining hall and a new 13,000 tonne forging line, with the latest images showing the foundations and advancing steelworks.
Gareth Barker, Chief Operating Officer at Sheffield Forgemasters, said: “It is a fantastic testament to the legacy of this company that as we celebrate 250 years of history, we are actively reshaping the traditional heartland of UK steelmaking.
“Our New Machine Shop site will create one of the most advanced large-scale machining halls of its kind, anywhere in the world, with the outline of the building already looking incredibly impressive and which can be clearly seen from the M1 motorway.
“Foundations are completed on our new Forge building and we will begin steelwork assembly from April, which will add to the vista of great manufacturing facilities once again showcasing Sheffield’s manufacturing prowess to the wider world.”
Both projects form the backbone of a £1.3 billion recapitalisation programme to underpin UK defence programmes.