The Llanwern Pickle Line team put down their razors and picked up a mission this Movember, growing their finest ’taches in heartfelt memory of their friend and colleague, Nick Burridge.
Pickle Line Area Production Manager Nick passed away recently after a brief battle with cancer – a loss deeply felt across the whole site.
Manufacturing Manager Chris Walker said: “During his treatment, Nick often spoke of the exceptional care he received from St David’s Hospice – a kindness the team wanted to honour and reciprocate.
“What began as a £1,000 fundraising target quickly turned into a tidal wave of support, with donations pouring in from across the site and beyond.”
By the end of the month, the moustaches were magnificent – and so was the final total.
“Thanks to the unbelievable generosity of so many people, we smashed our target and raised £2,500 to help support this incredible organisation,” added Chris.
A moving tribute to a much-loved colleague, and a powerful reminder of the strength of the Llanwern community.
About Tata Steel UK
- The Tata Steel Group has been named one of the most ethical companies in the world, and is among the top producing global steel companies with an annual crude steel capacity of 34 million tonnes.
- Tata Steel in the UK has the ambition to produce net-zero steel by 2045 at the latest, and to have reduced 30% of its CO2 emissions by 2030.
- In October 2024, Tata Steel ceased ironmaking at its Port Talbot site and temporarily paused steelmaking pending the construction of a 3.2Mtpa Electric Arc Furnace, due to be commissioned late in 2027 / early 2028. For that period, the business will import slab and hot rolled coil to support manufacturing and distribution operations at sites across Wales, England and Northern Ireland as well as Norway, Sweden, France, Germany and UAE. It also benefits from a network of sales offices around the world.
- Throughout 2024 Tata Steel UK has been undergoing a restructuring that will reduce the size of its workforce to around 5000 direct employees, supplying high-quality steel products to demanding markets, including construction and infrastructure, automotive, packaging and engineering.
- Tata Steel Group is one of the world's most geographically-diversified steel producers, with operations and a commercial presence across the world.
- The group recorded a consolidated turnover of around US$27.7 billion in the financial year ending March 31, 2024.
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