Steel u0026 Alloy drives ahead with Street Crane

u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnSteel u0026amp; Alloy, a leading UK automotive supplier has future-proofed its business with the opening of a new state-of-the-art alloy processing facility, fully equipped with three heavy duty Street cranes.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnThe £27 million investment constitutes the first phase of the development, which has added 10,000 square metres to the site. Over the next two years, further investment will see the addition of three new production bays, adding a total of over 25,000 square metres. The new factory allows the business to increase its capacity.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnMax Coleman, Operations Director of Steel u0026amp; Alloy explains. “Our business is celebrating its 50th anniversary and this new development is a perfect way for us to mark this milestone. The new plant runs high-strength slitting lines as well as flexible presses, suitable for making lightweight alloy components, which are in high demand in the automotive sector. Vehicle manufacturers are making lighter and stronger cars, improving the safety of the passengers and reducing the impact on the environment. To support the supply chain, we need to produce lighter and stronger parts. These levels of investment clearly demonstrate our faith in the UK automotive industry, where we are recognised as the largest independent steel processor.”rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnThe deal with Street Crane is worth nearly £1 million and includes the supply and installation of three u003ca href=u0022https://streetcrane.com/en-us/cranes/u0022u003eheavy duty cranesu003c/au003e. Two of the cranes have a 35 metre span and a 35 tonne weight capacity, whilst the third crane is slightly smaller with a capacity of 30 tonnes. They are used to move the u003ca href=u0022https://streetcrane.com/en-us/industry/metals-steel-manufacturing-cranes/u0022u003elarge steel coilsu003c/au003e from storage through the production process and have each been fitted with the latest anti-sway technology, to ensure maximum safety and efficiency. They also incorporate Street Crane’s radio controller module, allowing users to operate the cranes remotely and each crane is fitted with Street’s heavy duty u003ca href=u0022https://streetcrane.com/en-us/hoists/open-winch-hoists/u0022u003eVX hoistsu003c/au003e.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:image {u0022idu0022:3585,u0022sizeSlugu0022:u0022medium_largeu0022} u002du002du003ernu003cfigure class=u0022wp-block-image size-medium_largeu0022u003eu003cimg class=u0022wp-image-3585u0022 src=u0022https://streetcrane.com/en-us//wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/05/000_0078_1000px-768×512.jpgu0022 alt=u0022u0022 /u003eu003c/figureu003ernu003c!u002du002d /wp:image u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnSteel u0026amp; Alloy first started processing steel in the late 1960s and has grown substantially, now operating six UK manufacturing sites. During 2012, Steel u0026amp; Alloy was acquired by Gonvarri Steel Services, which was founded in 1958. It owns over 40 steel and aluminium transformation factories, with operations across 19 countries.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnChris Lindley-Smith, Street Crane sales director added, “We are delighted to be working with a successful manufacturer like Steel u0026amp; Alloy. Their focus on quality and innovation sets them apart in their sector. This major investment in alloy processing will help them grow their business as vehicle manufacturers seek new ways to improve the efficiency of their products in the future. We have a strong track record in the automotive sector and another contract like this demonstrates the value of our experience.”rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:image {u0022idu0022:3584,u0022sizeSlugu0022:u0022medium_largeu0022} u002du002du003ernu003cfigure class=u0022wp-block-image size-medium_largeu0022u003eu003cimg class=u0022wp-image-3584u0022 src=u0022https://streetcrane.com/en-us//wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/05/000_0241_1000px-768×512.jpgu0022 alt=u0022u0022 /u003eu003c/figureu003ernu003c!u002du002d /wp:image u002du002du003e