At a recent gathering of the Electric Steelmakers Guild in Sheffield, key industry figures discussed the future of steelmaking in the UK. Major steel producers, including Forgemasters, TATA Steel, and British Steel, were represented at the meeting, highlighting a forward-looking update from Forgemasters.
Gareth Barker, Chief Operating Officer, and Aleck Knight, Head of Operations, shared their plans for the Sheffield site, emphasising long-term investments that will ensure the facility’s future sustainability. These efforts are crucial for the local economy and the broader UK defense strategy.
Carl Brown, Guild Vice President, and incoming President expressed enthusiasm about Forgemasters’ investments, particularly in equipment and workforce development. He pointed out that the company’s commitment is vital for the Sheffield area and the national steel industry.
The Guild’s 2025/26 agenda will focus heavily on South Yorkshire and the North, with planned visits to British Steel’s Skinningrove Special Profiles and new electric arc furnace facilities, as well as to Danieli’s facility at the Advanced Manufacturing Park later in the year.
