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24 09, 2019

Wide awake for homeless

James Tourgout2019-09-24T10:50:33+01:00September 24th, 2019|Categories: News, Uncategorised|

We’re proud to support this year’s YMCA Bournemouth Big Sleep Easy to help the homeless.

Our managing director Simon Boyd will be braving the cold to take part in the event at Bournemouth Sports Club in November.

He will join 200 staff, managers and directors from businesses and organisations under the stars to raise awareness and funds.

Simon said: “I have decided to forego my warm bed for a night to try and help raise money through the big sleep easy for the YMCA.

“Please support me in raising some money for those who need our help.”

Last year’s event raised a staggering £25,000 for the YMCA’s work.

Simon and fellow fundraisers this year will wrap up warm, build shelters out of cardboard boxes, take part in fun challenges and then sleep outside for a night in an enclosed area, warmed only by their sleeping bag, hot drinks and the supportive messages of those who’ve sponsored […]

24 09, 2019

Businessman bangs drum for trade

James Tourgout2019-09-24T09:14:55+01:00September 24th, 2019|Categories: News, Uncategorised|Tags: steel, trade|

TRADE: Simon Boyd, managing director of Reid Steel

REIDsteel managing director Simon Boyd is set to appear at a major fringe event alongside the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester.

He will sit on a panel with former Trade Secretary Peter Lilley and Yeovil MP Marcus Fysh to debate British trade after Brexit.

It is one of three fringe events being held by the Global Britain group on Monday September 30 at Manchester’s Free Trade Hall.

Mr Boyd, who sits on the CBI’s manufacturing council, said: “This is the perfect opportunity to bang the drum for free trade within earshot of those in power.

“Brexit gives us a once in a generation opportunity to redefine our global trading relationships and prosper on the world stage.”

Mr Boyd wrote the forward to a ‘Fact not Friction’ paper by Global Britain and the European Research […]

19 09, 2019

REIDsteel named among top firms

James Tourgout2019-09-19T10:18:49+01:00September 19th, 2019|Categories: Uncategorised|Tags: top|

REIDsteel has been recognised as one of the top business in the South of England in new industry rankings.

The Southern Manufacturing 100 shines a light on the best performing firms in the region, based on turnover.

We’ve been listed at 45 in the listing, which is published by The Business Magazine and sponsored by Lloyds Bank, MHA MacIntyre Hudson and Xtrac.

The McLaren Group topped the table, followed by Lush Cosmetics, Stannah, Killinchy Aerospace and the James Walker Group.

Other names on the list of top manufacturers included Dorset firms Hall & Woodhouse, Neal’s Yard, Rollalong and Langham Industries.

This recognition comes after we were named as a finalist for the Solent 250 International Business of the Year title.

It comes in a landmark year for REIDsteel as we celebrate our centenary.

Our success has been built on […]

11 09, 2019

Business awards finalists revealed

James Tourgout2019-09-11T11:27:25+01:00September 11th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: business, Dorset Business Awards, REIDsteel, steel|

Congratulations to all of the finalists in this year’s Dorset Business Awards.

The Dorset Chamber has just revealed the shortlists for each category in this year’s 25th anniversary extravaganza.

We’re proud to be sponsor of the Excellence in Engineering & Manufacturing Award along with Atlas Elektronik UK.

Well done to the finalists in ‘our’ category: Actisense, Field International Ltd and Precision Acoustics.

The standard once again was exceptional and we’re looking forward to revealing the name of the winner on the awards night, November 28.

As we celebrate our […]

20 08, 2019

New school takes shape with steel

James Tourgout2019-08-20T17:17:14+01:00August 20th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: cladding, construction, design, fabrication, glazing, manufacturng, school, steel|

A UK steel industry backed project to rebuild a hurricane-hit primary school is nearing completion in the Caribbean.

John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel) is leading a consortium of UK businesses which have joined forces to help reconstruct the Enis Adams Primary School on Tortola in the British Virgin Islands.

They are Tata Steel, National Tube Stockholders, Joseph Ash Galvanizing, Euroclad Group Ltd, Ayrshire Metals Ltd, BAPP, Powell Gee & Co Ltd, Kestrel Liner Agencies and […]

14 08, 2019

Joining forces for new care home

James Tourgout2019-08-14T15:17:14+01:00August 14th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: care, steel construction|

LIFT-OFF: Brambleside care home in Kettering

John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel) has been praised for work on the construction of a care home in Northamptonshire.

We worked on the Brambleside project in Kettering for our new client, Natta Building Company Ltd.

Many thanks to Project Manager Alberto Gomez who wrote to pass on his thanks to us.

Alberto said: “I just wanted to write to you to thank the great job you have done with us.

“Thanks for your efforts and help to help us to achieve our targets. Please pass on our gratitude to all concerned.

“All the best in your current and future projects and I hope to be working together again soon.”

Our role included the fabrication, supply and installation of 310 tonnes of pre-designed steel on a sloping site plus the supply and installation of 4,000 sq m of metal floor decking.

Care homes are among the many structures we design, make and construct across the UK, Europe and world.

This project also demonstrated our ability to […]

9 07, 2019

Clock ticking for Dorset Business Awards

James Tourgout2019-07-09T11:17:02+01:00July 9th, 2019|Categories: News, Uncategorised|Tags: Engineering|

The deadline for entries in the Dorset Business Awards is fast approaching.

There is less than month until the closing date of Friday August 2 for the 25^th annual extravaganza, which is organised by the Dorset Chamber.

This year we are sponsoring the Excellence in Manufacturing and Engineering Award along with co-sponsor Atlas Elektronik UK.

The Excellence in Manufacturing and Engineering Award is for businesses that excel in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) sector.

Our managing director Simon Boyd said: “As we celebrate our centenary at REIDsteel, we know just how important manufacturing and engineering excellence has been to the success of our business.

“We also firmly believe in recognising achievement, which make us an ideal sponsor for this category in partnership with Atlas Elektronik UK.

“Manufacturing and engineering are bedrocks of the local and national economy, and it is vital that this sector receives the recognition and support it deserves.

“The Dorset Business Awards are a perfect way of doing this, and shining a spotlight on some of […]

21 06, 2019

Sean makes Caribbean connections

James Tourgout2019-06-21T11:40:42+01:00June 21st, 2019|Categories: News|

REIDsteel Business Relationship Director Sean Burchell told of our strong track record in the Caribbean at a top-level conference with leading diplomats in London.

He rubbed shoulders with High Commissioners and Governors at the British Expertise International (BEI) and Caribbean Council event in Mayfair.

Sean is pictured talking with British High Commissioner for Trinidad & Tobago Tim Stew and British High Commissioner for Guyana and Suriname Greg Quinn.

The annual Meet the Ambassadors event included speakers, information about trade opportunities for UK companies and networking.

Sean was able to tell High Commissioners about our clients and supply chain in the Caribbean, and also hear from them about the growth of the region’s economy and opportunities for trade.

He said: “This was a very worthwhile event and it was valuable to hear from the UK’s highest ranking diplomats about developments in the Caribbean.

“This echoed our own […]

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