Politicians Visit Steel Company Going from Strength to Strength

Alyn and Deeside politicians unveiled a touching tribute to a much-loved colleague at a steel business last week.

Steel 4 Structures was the first in Europe to take ownership of a Voortman Robotic Fabricator, which it installed in April complete with a plaque dedicated to their treasured late colleague Joe Kavanagh. The state-of-the-art machine has been named ‘The Big Joe’ in his memory, and Jack Sargeant and Mark Tami, MS and MP for Alyn and Deeside, were proud to cut the ribbon on the plaque during their visit to the Buckley business.

Steel 4 Structures was founded in 2010 by managing director Tom Phillips and has grown steadily and now occupies 50,000 sq ft on the Spencer Industrial Estate.

The company offer a turnkey service which includes design, fabrication, and installation of all types of structural steel.

Recent big projects include 18 Lidl Supermarket stores, Chester Zoo’s Heart of Africa Welcome Centre, Croes Atti care facility in Flint, the Enterprise Engineering and Optics Centre at Wrexham University and the Queens Park FC, Lesser Hampden Stadium.

Steel 4 Structures takes a fresh approach to giving back to the community. It gives placements to three Coleg Cambria apprentices a year and job opportunities to prisoners from HMP Berwyn upon release. In addition to supporting its charity partners Nightingale House and Welsh Air Ambulance, Steel 4 Structures also proudly sponsors local kart racer Charlie Pritchard and Aspray Chester Deeside Dragons ice hockey team.

Jack Sargeant MS and Mark Tami MP said:

“It was a real privilege to see first-hand the state-of-the-art machinery installed at Steel 4 Structures and to join the team in paying tribute to Joe Kavanagh.  

“Manufacturing businesses are the heart of our local economy, and it is vital that they continue to grow and develop.  Congratulations to everyone at Steel 4 Structures - we will continue to follow your journey with real interest.”

Shaun Bebbington, Business Development Manager for Steel 4 Structures, said:

“We would like to thank Jack and Mark for visiting us today and giving Steel 4 Structures the chance to showcase our investment in innovation and technology. With investment we can offer career opportunities to people of our local area.”

Pictured - L-R: Mark Tami, Jack Sargeant and Steel 4 Structures MD Tom Phillips unveiling the tribute to Joe Kavanagh.