international trade Archives - Reidsteel Structural Engineering

9 04, 2020

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Coronavirus update

James Tourgout2020-04-09T14:13:06+01:00April 9th, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: building, cladding, construction, coronavirus, covid-19, design, doors, Dorset, exports, glazing, international trade, manufacturing, steel, steel construction, structural steel, supply|

John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel) remains committed to taking all reasonable steps to protect its employees, supply-chain partners, clients, third-party colleagues, their families, and members of the general public.

In line with current government directives our factory in Christchurch will be closed until further notice.

REIDsteel will continue to monitor and act upon the latest guidance from the government and Public Health England as it is issued.

The company is, however, able to continue to provide administrative, design and detailing work remotely.

During this period of uncertainty please use the mobile numbers displayed clearly on the home page of our website as our switchboard will be closed.

The situation is unprecedented and we understand why everybody across the country is concerned but together we will get through this. The message is for everyone to stay safe, stay well.

22 03, 2019

REIDsteel goes global with international award nomination

James Tourgout2024-04-11T11:01:33+01:00March 22nd, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: Bridges, business, car showrooms, churches, cladding, commercial buildings, construction, Dorset, exports, factories, glazing, Hampshure, hangars, hospitals, industrial units, international trade, louvres, Solent, Solent 250, steel, steel construction, structural steel|

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John Reid & Son Ltd (REIDsteel) has been named as a finalist for the Solent 250 International Business of the Year title.

The Solent 250 lists the top private companies in the Solent and South Central region.

We will find out if we have claimed the International Business of the Year honour at the annual Solent 250 dinner and awards ceremony on April 2.

Our managing director Simon Boyd said: “The Solent 250 includes some of the region’s most successful and high-profile businesses.

“It is a tremendous honour to be shortlisted as an awards finalist among such company.

“We’ve exported to more than 140 countries to date, and this year celebrate our one-hundredth anniversary.

“Winning this award would be the icing on the cake […]

27 02, 2019

Simon among Brexit conference speakers

James Tourgout2019-02-27T10:57:10+00:00February 27th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: business, exports, international trade|

John Reid & Son Ltd (REIDsteel) managing director Simon Boyd is among the speakers lined up for a conference about Brexit.

Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry is holding the event with the Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership and Bournemouth University.

Simon will be among the experts on a panel at the Business Brexit Conference at the Hallmark Carlton Hotel in Bournemouth on Friday March 1.

The non-political event is aimed at giving businesses vital support as the clock ticks down towards the UK’s departure on March 29.

Other speakers will include Bournemouth West MP Conor Burns, economist Professor Nigel Jump from Bournemouth University, […]

25 01, 2018

REIDsteel plays key role in $32.9m civic centre construction

James Tourgout2018-01-25T15:09:12+00:00January 25th, 2018|Categories: News|Tags: Belize, British Expertise, Caribbean, construction, Dorset, Export, international trade, steel, steel building construction, steel construction, structural steel|

A multi-million dollar civic centre constructed from prefabricated steel sections manufactured 5,000 miles away at REIDsteel is set to open in the heart of Belize City.

REIDsteel has performed the structural design, detailing and fabrication, including the cladding and glazing for the landmark project in the Central American country.

The Belize Civic Center, costing $32.9m Belize Dollars (£12.7m), is due to be officially opened early this year.

It includes an air-conditioned arena with a seating capacity of 4,500 for sports and entertainment. The complex includes international standard basketball and volleyball courts, practice courts, offices, media boxes, changing rooms, parking and a deck area for boats to dock.

REIDsteel project engineer Pepe Oliva said: “There has been tremendous interest in Belize about the new national civic centre.

“It is possibly the largest public construction project in the country’s history. Although we have designed, made and supplied many buildings in this part of the world, it is still incredibly rewarding to deliver a project of this magnitude on time and on budget to the client’s satisfaction.”

He added: “Like most of our buildings in Central America and the Caribbean, […]

17 10, 2017

And the award nominees are…

James Tourgout2017-10-17T13:40:26+01:00October 17th, 2017|Categories: News|Tags: awards, Dorset, Dorset Business Awards, exports, international trade, steel|

Congratulations to all of the finalists in this year’s Dorset Business Awards – especially the three nominees for the UK Exporter of the Year title.

Poole-based firms Actisense – Active Research Limited and Aeronautical & General Instruments Limited are on the shortlist along with Trimetals Ltd of Blandford.

As headline sponsor of this newly created category for 2017, it was tough to pick the trio and all are richly deserving of their success in making the shortlist.

Our Managing Director Simon Boyd, who visited the nominees to assist in judging, said: “Well done to everyone at Actisense, Aeronautical & General Instruments and Trimetals on reaching the shortlist.

“It is recognition of the tremendous work their people are doing every day to help their firms grow through overseas trade.

“Exports are incredibly important to the UK economy. The UK’s huge trading deficits can only be addressed through the ingenuity, drive and determination of exporters who can turn this trading deficit into a surplus.

“We wish the UK Exporter of Year finalists, and all of the other categories, the best of luck and look […]

19 09, 2017

Brexit is the answer on Any Questions

James Tourgout2017-09-19T21:21:14+01:00September 19th, 2017|Categories: News|Tags: Any Questions, BBC, Brexit, business, EU, exports, international trade, steel construction|

BREXIT: REIDsteel Managing Director Simon Boyd appeared on Any Questions. He is pictured back left with Jonathan Dimbleby centre and Conservative party chairman Sir Patrick Sir Patrick McLoughlin back right. Front left is Labour MP Caroline Flint and front right is Lib Dem leader Sir Vince Cable

OUR Managing Director Simon Boyd urged politicians to present a united front for Brexit negotiations when he appeared on the BBC’s flagship Any Questions programme.

He warned that some politicians were damaging the position of the UK’s negotiators by playing party politics and that some (past and present) were deliberately trying to undermine the process with the aim of keeping us in the EU.

Mr Boyd, who is managing director of Christchurch-based REIDsteel, appeared on the Radio 4 programme in Dorchester with Lib Dem leader Sir Vince Cable, Labour MP Caroline Flint and Conservative Party chairman Sir Patrick McLoughlin.

He sparked a lively debate when he insisted that Brexit could not come quickly enough and that the UK must be prepared to walk away without a deal.

Simon, speaking after the broadcast, said: […]

7 09, 2017

REIDsteel becomes new Export Champion

James Tourgout2017-09-07T14:46:09+01:00September 7th, 2017|Categories: News|Tags: Commonwealth, exports, international trade, steel, steel construction|

CHAMPIONS: REIDsteel Sales Manager Mike Chappell with Commonwealth Export Champions certificate

We’ve become the first steel construction company in the UK to win Commonwealth Export Champion status.

We’re one of just 100 businesses nationwide to receive the prestigious accolade in the CommonwealthFirst initiative by the Commonwealth Enterprise & Investment Council.

The council, which is the business arm of the Commonwealth, recognised us for our excellence, ambition and innovation.

It means we will be held up us a role model to encourage businesses to think internationally and act as an ambassador to bang the drum for UK exporters.

We’ll also receive high-level support to break into new markets amongst the 52 English-speaking countries in the Commonwealth, which has a combined population of 2.2 billion people and GDP of £7.4trillion ($9.6 trillion).

We’ve already exported to more than 140 countries over nearly 100 years and look forward to developing our international trade through this new accreditation.

Our Sales Manager Mike Chappell represented the company when received a certificate at a Commonwealth export conference at Westminster in London.

Mike said: “The Commonwealth is a fast growing market place with one third of […]

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