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Stay up-to-date with developments at High Peak Steels, along with the latest news stories from the Engineering Steel Industry

We are also building a body of knowledge that UK engineering firms can trust, providing a better understanding of the UK steel industry. Our Engineering Steel Insight section covers Government policy, international steel trade, manufacturing demand and engineering supply chains.

Engineering Steel Insight

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Engineering Steel Supply: Are We Protecting the Steel, or the British Manufacturer?Engineering Steel Insight

Engineering Steel Supply: Are We Protecting the Steel, or the British Manufacturer?

13th October 20268 min
The new UK steel trade measure has reduced tariff-free quotas, introduced a 50% tariff on…
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Engineering Steel Safeguards: Which Grades Are Actually Affected?Engineering Steel Insight

Engineering Steel Safeguards: Which Grades Are Actually Affected?

25th August 20265 min
The changes to UK steel safeguards have generated plenty of discussion around tariffs, quotas and…
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Steel safeguards have changed!Engineering Steel Insight

Steel safeguards have changed!

24th July 20265 min
The headlines have focused on steel policy, but for engineering manufacturers, the real questions are…
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UK Steel Quotas and CBAM: What Precision Engineers Need to Know NowEngineering Steel Insight

UK Steel Quotas and CBAM: What Precision Engineers Need to Know Now

21st May 20266 min
The UK steel market is entering one of the biggest shifts seen in decades and…
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Steel market disruption is acceleratingEngineering Steel Insight

Steel market disruption is accelerating

9th April 20264 min
As you are no doubt aware, the steel industry is currently experiencing significant disruption on…
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Precision engineered component and high grade steel
Why 50% Steel Import Tariffs Could Cripple UK ManufacturingEngineering Steel Insight

Why 50% Steel Import Tariffs Could Cripple UK Manufacturing

19th March 20263 min
The UK government’s plan to impose 50% tariffs on imported steel above quota thresholds is…
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CBAM and what it means for the UK
A Positive Start to 2026High Peak Steels News

A Positive Start to 2026

24th January 20267 min
High Peak Steels have seen the year kicked off with solid demand, with a notable…
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Steel at Silly Prices!?UK Steel Stockholders

Steel at Silly Prices!?

16th October 20252 min
From time to time you will be approached by a chancer with what we might…
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Service Level Agreement from High Peak Steels
A Service Level Agreement from a Steel supplier you can rely onUK Steel Stockholders

A Service Level Agreement from a Steel supplier you can rely on

6th June 20252 min
At High Peak Steels, we recognise that effective service level agreements (SLAs) are vital for…
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Should we nationalise British Steel?High Peak Steels News

Should we nationalise British Steel?

30th April 20258 min
Why do I believe the investment in British Steel is good Over the past 50…
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Port Talbot Steel Works
The Future of UK Steel: Green Ambitions, Global Challenges, and Economic RealitiesHigh Peak Steels News

The Future of UK Steel: Green Ambitions, Global Challenges, and Economic Realities

18th February 20256 min
Steel is the backbone of modern industry, supporting everything from infrastructure and construction to advanced…
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Delivering Excellence of Steel SupplyUK Steel Stockholders

Delivering Excellence of Steel Supply

4th November 20243 min
High Peak Steels, are a family run independent specialist steel stockholder and supplier, trading for…
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High Peak Steels' new delivery truck
Growing our Fleet to meet customer demandUK Steel Stockholders

Growing our Fleet to meet customer demand

3rd June 20244 min
We have invested £1 million in a new fleet of specialist delivery wagons as part…
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HPS Special news updateUK Steel Stockholders

HPS Special news update

2nd May 20244 min
CUSTOMER SERVICE - 98% on time and in full has taken decades to achieve DOING…
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Mistaken identity vandalism at High Peak Steels premisesHigh Peak Steels News

Mistaken identity vandalism at High Peak Steels premises

17th April 20243 min
Mark Thornley, managing director at High Peak Steels explains: “Our company was the victim of…
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Is investment in British Steel good for the British Taxpayer?
Is £1.2Bn and the loss of 2000 jobs a good deal?High Peak Steels News

Is £1.2Bn and the loss of 2000 jobs a good deal?

23rd November 20236 min
Back in September 2022, when I wrote about the volatility in the market, I never…
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Out Rucking the FrenchIt's Not Always About Steel

Out Rucking the French

22nd September 20231 min
Looks like we’ll not be competing against our French rivals at the 2023 Rugby World…
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HPS latest news & updatesHigh Peak Steels News

HPS latest news & updates

23rd May 20236 min
The past 24 months have been more volatile than any I’ve known in my 35+…
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Royals aid UK steel to grow by 800%High Peak Steels News

Royals aid UK steel to grow by 800%

4th May 20232 min
When Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1952, global crude steel production stood at…
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The Steel Stockholder you can rely uponHigh Peak Steels News

The Steel Stockholder you can rely upon

22nd February 20231 min
Uncertain about your steel supply? Call the steel stockholder you can rely on > High Peak Steels - committed…
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Engineering Steel for 2023High Peak Steels News

Engineering Steel for 2023

16th January 20233 min
There is no doubt layoffs on this scale is a huge blow to the 400…
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Image of OTIF wishing England good luck in England versus France World Cup 2022 match
Can England raise the bar & beat France in the Quarter-finals?It's Not Always About Steel

Can England raise the bar & beat France in the Quarter-finals?

8th December 20221 min
and say "au revoir to Mbappe" Here's keeping everything crossed... Good Luck and Bonne Chance!
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Please give me some good newsHigh Peak Steels News

Please give me some good news

7th December 20224 min
After all, since last writing on the steel supply outlook, as I see it for…
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Lobbying MP over Steel Quota RestrictionsHigh Peak Steels News

Lobbying MP over Steel Quota Restrictions

1st December 20222 min
My letter to Parliament calling for help around the challenges the UK steel industry is…
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World Cup 2022 – England v WalesIt's Not Always About Steel

World Cup 2022 – England v Wales

29th November 20221 min
ENGLAND & WALES go head to head Can England beat Wales and go through as…
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Illustration of OTIF black sheep kicking football into net at World cup match 2022 England versus Iran
World Cup 2022 – England v IranIt's Not Always About Steel

World Cup 2022 – England v Iran

21st November 20221 min
OTIF is on stand by to play, just in case... Let’s hope the England team…
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Remember, remember where to get your steel stock this NovemberHigh Peak Steels News

Remember, remember where to get your steel stock this November

3rd November 20221 min
High Peak Steels offer a wide range of Bright & Black Steel Bar from stock. We are on fire at the…
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Steel pricing has been subject to extreme volatilityHigh Peak Steels News

Steel pricing has been subject to extreme volatility

22nd September 20223 min
WAR Russia’s war against Ukraine has disrupted steel supply on several levels. Targeted assaults on…
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Our offices are closed on Monday September 19thHigh Peak Steels News

Our offices are closed on Monday September 19th

16th September 20221 min
Our offices are closed on Monday September 19th in honour of the State Funeral of…
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Summer’s begunHigh Peak Steels News

Summer’s begun

14th August 20221 min
To get your Summer steel stock now call 01457 866 911 or email sales@highpeaksteels.com
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Simply doing what we always do bestHigh Peak Steels News

Simply doing what we always do best

9th August 20221 min
Steel stock delivery to match your needs “A PLEASURE TO DELIVER TO, VERY FRIENDLY AND…
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Match play final gamesIt's Not Always About Steel

Match play final games

5th July 20221 min
Match 3 - GB v Germany Third match - lost, down by 20 at half…
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Match play updateIt's Not Always About Steel

Match play update

28th June 20222 min
Opening ceremony The Championship is well underway here in Malaga, with a great atmosphere at the…
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High Peak Steelers on tourIt's Not Always About Steel

High Peak Steelers on tour

23rd June 20221 min
• Bags packed • Passports at the ready • Competitive spirit - high Can't wait to…
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XI FIMBA Maxi Basketball European Championship, MalagaIt's Not Always About Steel

XI FIMBA Maxi Basketball European Championship, Malaga

20th June 20221 min
The countdown has begun, only 4 days now till our High Peak Steelers play at the XI FIMBA…
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HPS latest news and updates – JuneHigh Peak Steels News

HPS latest news and updates – June

1st June 20222 min
SECTOR SPECIFIC The last thing the World needed is another storm over Steel supply, but…
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India ramps up steel export duty to 50%High Peak Steels News

India ramps up steel export duty to 50%

1st June 20222 min
SECTOR SPECIFIC The last thing the World needed is another storm over Steel supply, but…
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HPS latest news and updates – MayHigh Peak Steels News

HPS latest news and updates – May

11th May 20225 min
The demand to optimise material, due to supply shortages globally and massive price increases has…
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New vehicles for steel stockholder, High Peak Steels
HPS latest news and updates – MarchHigh Peak Steels News

HPS latest news and updates – March

18th March 20223 min
Despite turbulent times for steel supply High Peak Steels continue to invest in supply of…
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Arcelor Mittal’s steel plant in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine
Standing with UkraineHigh Peak Steels News

Standing with Ukraine

17th March 20222 min
ArcelorMittal’s steel plant in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine Standing with Ukraine  The unimaginable atrocities carried out…
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What does 5 star service look like in stockholding?UK Steel Stockholders

What does 5 star service look like in stockholding?

8th November 20211 min
Steel stock availability Swift steel delivery Knowledgeable sales advisors Competitive steel prices 98% on time…
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Liberty Steel secures £50mEngineering Steel Insight

Liberty Steel secures £50m

19th October 20211 min
Liberty Steel secures £50m towards continuity plan to resume normal trading "Liberty Steel can now…
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Liberty Steel seeks US support for UKEngineering Steel Insight

Liberty Steel seeks US support for UK

26th August 20211 min
Hope has reemerged for the UK steel market, with US lenders in close talks with…
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Liberty Steel crisis – where are we now?Engineering Steel Insight

Liberty Steel crisis – where are we now?

22nd July 20215 min
Back in May we shared with you the fallout effects from Liberty Steels stoppage. At…
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British Steel close their order booksEngineering Steel Insight

British Steel close their order books

13th May 20211 min
British Steel have closed their order books, due to excessive demand for steel products This…
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Worrying times at Liberty SteelEngineering Steel Insight

Worrying times at Liberty Steel

22nd April 20212 min
With the worrying news of Liberty Steels loss, something that is bad news for the…
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Merry Christmas from us all at High Peak SteelsHigh Peak Steels News

Merry Christmas from us all at High Peak Steels

15th December 20201 min
High Peak Steels would like to thank you for your continued support and partnership over…
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Win a Hamper!High Peak Steels News

Win a Hamper!

10th December 20201 min
For every order* placed in December you’ll be entered into our FREE draw for a…
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ReliabilityHigh Peak Steels News

Reliability

19th November 20201 min
Our team are conscientious so you can be assured that you can plan your production,…
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DEPENDABILITYHigh Peak Steels News

DEPENDABILITY

12th November 20201 min
When we say we will do something, we do it! 30 years + supplying Bright…
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FLEXIBILITYHigh Peak Steels News

FLEXIBILITY

9th November 20201 min
Our team have the skills to ensure you get what you want when you want…
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SPEEDHigh Peak Steels News

SPEED

2nd November 20201 min
Did you know our customers receive their order within 48 hours on average, from order to delivery…
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Steel stock expertiseHigh Peak Steels News

Steel stock expertise

14th October 20201 min
Call now 01457 866911 to discuss your application or email sales@highpeaksteels.com Steel Performance >
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Steel stock delivery to match your needsHigh Peak Steels News

Steel stock delivery to match your needs

7th October 20201 min
Call now 01457 866911 to discuss your application or email sales@highpeaksteels.com Steel Stock >
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A steel stock supply service that is second to noneUK Steel Stockholders

A steel stock supply service that is second to none

28th September 20201 min
Call now 01457 866911 to discuss your application or email sales@highpeaksteels.com Steel Performance >
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Steel is what we sell, service is what we deliverHigh Peak Steels News

Steel is what we sell, service is what we deliver

23rd September 20201 min
Call now 01457 866911 to discuss your application or email sales@highpeaksteels.com Steel Stock >
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Tee it up!High Peak Steels News

Tee it up!

15th September 20201 min
Triumph for High Peak Steels, winners of the inaugural Mottram Cricket Club golf day. Another "ace"…
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On-shoring brings a boost to UK manufacturingHigh Peak Steels News

On-shoring brings a boost to UK manufacturing

10th September 20203 min
The world has changed at a never before seen rate, as lockdown stopped much of the…
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Let’s get straight to it!High Peak Steels News

Let’s get straight to it!

12th August 20201 min
Bright & Black Bar Straightness Tolerances > When it comes to explaining commercial straightness tolerance…
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Foooore WrightHigh Peak Steels News

Foooore Wright

12th August 20202 min
Liam Wright - a day in the life of… Or Liam Wright as most of…
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BUYING THE RIGHT SIZE BARHigh Peak Steels News

BUYING THE RIGHT SIZE BAR

23rd July 20201 min
Deciding the right size material to ensure you get the correct tolerance, for your manufacture,…
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SIZE MATTERS – HOW MUCH STEEL DO I REALLY NEED?High Peak Steels News

SIZE MATTERS – HOW MUCH STEEL DO I REALLY NEED?

26th June 20201 min
Size matters - how much steel do I really need?
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HAVE YOU HERD THE MOOS?High Peak Steels News

HAVE YOU HERD THE MOOS?

26th June 20202 min
Josh Thornley - a day in the life of... Josh started building a herd 8…
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A Glossop firm’s steely determinationHigh Peak Steels News

A Glossop firm’s steely determination

27th April 20203 min
A Glossop company is working through the coronavirus lockdown to make sure essential supplies get through…
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Deliveries and stock as normalHigh Peak Steels News

Deliveries and stock as normal

7th April 20201 min
Despite concerns about the effects of Coronavirus on global supply, High Peak Steels can confirm extensive stock holding…
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HPS – Champions in steel supply and so much moreHigh Peak Steels News

HPS – Champions in steel supply and so much more

11th March 20202 min
HPS - Champions in steel supply and so much more
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Coronavirus hits worldwide imports to UKHigh Peak Steels News

Coronavirus hits worldwide imports to UK

5th March 20202 min
As the world markets react to Coronavirus, UK based engineering manufacturing companies face many production…
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The perfect Automotive gradeHigh Peak Steels News

The perfect Automotive grade

30th January 20201 min
EN19 (709M40T) - A high quality engineering steel which machines with precision and accuracy.
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The best material for vehicle safetyHigh Peak Steels News

The best material for vehicle safety

29th January 20201 min
EN3A | 070M20 & EN8 | 080A42 - Widely used in automotive component manufacture of…
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Read all about it!High Peak Steels News

Read all about it!

6th January 20202 min
We have increased our stock range of EN39B and EN40B FIVE KEY FACTS about the…
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Santa’s here to save the day!High Peak Steels News

Santa’s here to save the day!

16th December 20191 min
Thanks for working with us in 2019 We look forward to working with you in…
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We’ve got what you needHigh Peak Steels News

We’ve got what you need

21st October 20191 min
Are you fed up with the hassle hof trying to find the right KIT for…
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When you need TOP GEARHigh Peak Steels News

When you need TOP GEAR

17th October 20191 min
We've got the steel for the job With EN39B / 835M15 we have the perfect…
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We now deliver to the West MidlandsHigh Peak Steels News

We now deliver to the West Midlands

15th October 20191 min
BRIGHT & BLACK BAR from High Peak Steels Due to high demand, we are increasing…
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INCORRECT MATERIALHigh Peak Steels News

INCORRECT MATERIAL

2nd October 20191 min
If your steel stockholder keeps delivering you incorrect material, is it time for a change?…
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PART ORDER, SORRY!High Peak Steels News

PART ORDER, SORRY!

20th August 20191 min
Your Steel Stockholder not delivering to you in full means that you have to let…
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LATE DELIVERYHigh Peak Steels News

LATE DELIVERY

19th August 20191 min
Is your steel stockholder letting you down? Late deliveries may cost your production £100’s and…
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YES! England have won their first ever World CupHigh Peak Steels News

YES! England have won their first ever World Cup

15th July 20193 min
How was that (Howzat), absolutely unbelievable, amazing, outstanding, there are no words to describe what…
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You’ll be Bowled Over by our service levels…High Peak Steels News

You’ll be Bowled Over by our service levels…

10th July 20191 min
When it comes to RUNS we will knock you for 6 and there’s no Boundaries…
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All-rounderHigh Peak Steels News

All-rounder

13th June 20191 min
If you’ve been stumped by slow steel delivery, talk to High Peak Steels. With a…
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High Peak Steels – We are the championsHigh Peak Steels News

High Peak Steels – We are the champions

13th June 20191 min
We got it right! Click here >
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Machine TechnologyHigh Peak Steels News

Machine Technology

30th April 20191 min
90% quicker large diameter bar cutting Thanks to the development of new technology blades. High…
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SalesHigh Peak Steels News

Sales

14th March 20191 min
Building relationships not closing deals Successful sales starts with our relationship with our customers. At…
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High Peak Steels – a year in reviewHigh Peak Steels News

High Peak Steels – a year in review

16th January 20192 min
Make a great new year's resolution and call High Peak Steels today on 01457 866911 for…
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OTIF WIPEOUT BLACK BAAHigh Peak Steels News

OTIF WIPEOUT BLACK BAA

10th December 20181 min
High Peak Steels - Champions at Steel Stockholding  We wish you a very Merry Christmas!…
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Black Baa FRIDAY!High Peak Steels News

Black Baa FRIDAY!

22nd November 20181 min
Black Carbon stock when you need it - call High Peak Steels this Black Friday on…
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Does your material grade stand the test of time?High Peak Steels News

Does your material grade stand the test of time?

2nd October 20181 min
Our nickel-chromium alloy case-hardening steel grade EN39B / 835M15 is superior for heavy and high…
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We’ve a shed rammed full of Black Baa for youHigh Peak Steels News

We’ve a shed rammed full of Black Baa for you

30th August 20181 min
High Peak Steels have been working with engineers for over 30 years and have a reputation…
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A bright futureHigh Peak Steels News

A bright future

19th July 20181 min
Well it's over for another 4 years, sadly England didn’t bring home the World Cup…
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Through to the semis!High Peak Steels News

Through to the semis!

11th July 20181 min
Well Croatia might look like a classy team with lots of creative midfielders but if…
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The winner takes it allHigh Peak Steels News

The winner takes it all

6th July 20181 min
OTIF beats the flat pack four then puts away the Swedes because we know the winner…
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Through to the quarters!High Peak Steels News

Through to the quarters!

5th July 20181 min
I still feel exhausted. I went through all the emotions possible on Tuesday, from being excited…
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It’s all about possessionHigh Peak Steels News

It’s all about possession

3rd July 20181 min
If you have the ball you've a better chance of delivering a result - so with…
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Everything crossed for the next gameHigh Peak Steels News

Everything crossed for the next game

25th June 20181 min
This time four years ago we were out of the tournament. Now we have a…
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Back of the net!!!High Peak Steels News

Back of the net!!!

21st June 20181 min
It’s Panama next, let’s hope the England team can show some steely determination to finish the job…
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Let’s kick off…High Peak Steels News

Let’s kick off…

20th June 20181 min
It’s one game down and a great start for the England team. Overall, they looked…
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Here we go, here we go, here we go…High Peak Steels News

Here we go, here we go, here we go…

18th June 20181 min
Kick off the 2018 World Cup with High Peak Steels as we watch the highs…
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Merry Christmas from us all at High Peak SteelsHigh Peak Steels News

Merry Christmas from us all at High Peak Steels

12th December 20171 min
Let High Peak Steels fill your steel stockings and make your Christmas sparkle! Call our sales team now…
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We’ve been around steel supply longer than mostHigh Peak Steels News

We’ve been around steel supply longer than most

30th November 20171 min
Working with precision industries, we know the score when it comes to fully understanding your…
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Feeling a bit flat about your steel suppliersHigh Peak Steels News

Feeling a bit flat about your steel suppliers

20th November 20171 min
Let High Peak Steels put the bounce back into your business with our efficient, flexible…
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Save Money TodayHigh Peak Steels News

Save Money Today

4th September 20171 min
We have a range of high quality black and mild bright bar in short lengths…
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Highly Stressed?High Peak Steels News

Highly Stressed?

5th July 20171 min
Don’t be, at High Peak Steels we have all the heavy duty, highly-stressed steel you’ll…
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High Peak Steels launch new brandHigh Peak Steels News

High Peak Steels launch new brand

7th June 20171 min
Take a look around our fabulous new website, with lots of great features and benefits to…
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