Building Systems UK provides steel-based building envelope and structural solutions for the UK construction sector. It is a leading supplier of roofing, cladding, walling and composite decking systems, and is the UK’s largest manufacturer of structural roof and floor decking.
Sir Mark said: “It’s great to be back in Shotton, and I’ve been extremely impressed by the product lines being developed here and the opportunities they create for the future. This value‑added end of the business is increasingly important, showing how building design, insulation and construction are evolving. It’s a challenging environment, but what I’ve seen today reflects a high‑quality business with real potential.”
"I’ve been extremely impressed by the product lines being developed here and the opportunities they create for the future." Tami
Building Systems UK Managing Director Jo Evans said: “It’s great to be able to welcome influential politicians to our business, and to demonstrate to them the level of technology and innovation we’re investing in here in North Wales.
“It was also good to hear from Sir Mark that the steel industry is a priority for the government. We look forward to hearing what measures they will be putting in place for trade defences, as well as more detail on their steel strategy.”
Sir Mark added: “We all recognise the very tough circumstances facing the steel industry. That’s why we need a genuine long‑term plan…and a strategy that supports a viable, sustainable steel sector for the long-term.
"We need a genuine long‑term plan…and a strategy that supports a viable, sustainable steel sector for the long-term."
“And that means not only securing the future of Port Talbot—vitally important though it is—but also supporting sites like Shotton, which add value to that steel and represent the future of the industry.”
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Picture: Paul Bird from SRM shows Stephen Kinnock MP the progress being made with the enabling works for the new Electric Arc Furnace in Port Talbot
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$26 billion in the financial year ending March 31, 2025.