Landmark agreement in REIDsteel redevelopment plans
British manufacturer John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Limited is today celebrating a major milestone in redevelopment plans for its site in Dorset.
The company – known as REIDsteel – has acquired a 2.2-acre plot immediately next to its existing headquarters in Christchurch.
Purchase of site, which was formerly occupied by Peeks Party Store and Monkey Madness soft play centre, will allow REIDsteel to move forward with plans to invest in a state-of-the-art manufacturing complex, new offices and staff facilities.
The redevelopment over a total of 6.4 acres will allow REIDsteel to considerably enhance its productivity and capabilities in the design, engineering, manufacture and supply of steel structures across the UK, Europe and the world.
It will provide a major boost for the local economy and supply chain as […]
Students get to grips with work experience
Work experience students Edward and Ricardo gained valuable hands-on experience at REIDsteel – quite literally!
They got to grips with welding when they fabricated their own steel sections during a week spent with us.
The year 10 duo – from Twynham and The Grange schools in Christchurch – were the latest students to join us on placement.
They both expressed an interest in fabrication and spent the majority of their week in that area of the business.
The pictures show Edward and Ricardo above marking out sheet metal and trying their hand at welding as well as their finished work, below.
They were also given an overview of the other areas of the business as part of a bespoke […]
Premier League Kicks is a winner with REIDsteel
AFC Bournemouth duo Antoine Semenyo and Steve Fletcher were the star attractions at a special session of REIDsteel-sponsored Premier League Kicks in Christchurch.
Striker Semenyo and Cherries legend and first team coach Fletcher took part in the event at Mudeford Wood Community Centre.
The pair also conducted an enlightening question-and-answer session when Semenyo was asked about his maiden Premier League goal which came against Leeds.
Premier League Kicks offers free football and additional opportunities to more than 1,000 young people locally every year.
Sessions take place at Mudeford Wood Community Centre between 4pm and 5pm on Wednesdays for ages 8-10 and between 5pm and 6pm for ages 11-14. There is no pre-registration required as they all operate on a turn-up and play […]
Coronation congratulations from REIDsteel
Simon Boyd, managing director of Christchurch-based REIDsteel, said: “Congratulations from REIDsteel to His Majesty King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort, on their coronation.
“We wish you a long, successful, peaceful and happy reign as our monarch and head of the Commonwealth.
“British engineering and manufacturing has an excellent reputation on the world stage, where the monarch’s role as an international ambassador and champion of UK plc is absolutely vital.
“REIDsteel has been privileged to design, manufacture and construct steel structures at home and abroad under five monarchs dating back to George V in 1919.
“We are proud to continue flying the flag for British engineering and manufacturing under King Charles III’s reign. Long live the king!”
REIDsteel will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday.
Recruiting now – Graduate Structural Engineer
John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic graduate to design a wide range of steel structures.
This is an excellent opportunity for training and development to become a successful structural engineer and progress to IStructE chartership.
Work will include designing steel structures varying from simple buildings to large aircraft hangars, grandstands and highway bridges.
As your training progresses you will be expected to assist sales staff in the preparation of offers; the draughtspeople in the detailing of the building elements; erection staff in the safe methods of building; and the end clients with a view to encouraging them to come back to us. This is a demanding, hands on structural engineering position.
John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd – REIDsteel – is a well-established company […]
REIDsteel resigns membership of CBI
Structural steel firm John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd has resigned its membership of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) with immediate effect.
The company left the business lobbying group after further serious allegations emerged about misconduct.
REIDsteel managing director Simon Boyd has also resigned his position as a founder member of the CBI’s manufacturing council.
REIDsteel – which employs 130 people – acted immediately, citing allegations of misconduct at the CBI as completely incompatible with its own company values.
Mr Boyd said: “It is wholly inconceivable that REIDsteel can continue any association with the CBI following the latest, incredibly serious allegations.
“We have taken the decision to resign our company’s corporate membership and […]
