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Various stakeholders are eagerly awaiting the Autumn Budget on 28th October. It will be the first one under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, with John Healey as Chancellor. There is hope it will mean more support for key industries. UK Steel is proposing the Government focus on four priorities. Let’s have a closer look to see how they could improve steel production in the UK. Then, if you want to order ERW tubes for different projects, you can rely on us. Continue reading “How could the UK Government boost the steel industry?”

One of the best things about steel ERW tube is you can effectively cut it to different lengths. It offers more opportunities and can save costs, time, and resources. However, you need to be careful about which methods you use. Using a plasma cutter can offer some advantages, but has drawbacks too. We want to have a look here, so read on to learn more. Continue reading “A closer look at cutting steel tube with a plasma cutter”

For a long time the steel tube market was volume driven. The goal was to produce tubing in large batches to ensure the prices were competitive. However, while pricing is still important today, the market is evolving. We’re seeing a move to application specific production. This aims to ensure the tubes are high quality and comply with global standards for different applications. We want to have a closer look here, then you can rely on us if you want to buy from a reliable ERW steel tube supplier in the West Midlands. Continue reading “How is the steel tube market evolving?”

The great thing about metals is they can offer a range of properties to suit different needs. This includes strength, corrosion resistance, malleability, ductility, and more. For advanced applications, you can even combine metals to enhance performance. However, you need to be careful; you can’t simply bolt, weld, or sandwich materials together. If you do, it could lead to serious problems. Let’s have a closer look here, then you can rely on us if you want to order quality ERW steel tubes in the West Midlands. Continue reading “Be careful combining different metals on projects”

There is a lot of attention on ageing pipeline infrastructure at the moment. For example, there is scrutiny on water networks in the UK and the amount of resources we lose because of leaks. At the same time, there is a wave of renewal and rehabilitation work going on in North America and massive new investments in Asia-Pacific. Because of all this, forecasts expect growing demand for ERW tubes and other solutions. Continue reading “Pipeline renewal is expected to accelerate”

Water security is a crucial topic in general at the moment in the UK. There are fears we’ll be short by over 5 billion litres per day in the 2050s. There’s a lot to think about here, including if the water infrastructure itself is sufficient. Let’s have a closer look, then you can rely on us if you need ERW tube. Continue reading “Ensuring water security in the UK”