Plant focus: Spotlight on Widnes
Widnes Galvanising, also known as Joseph Ash Widnes, is one of our 9 UK galvanizing plants strategically positioned across the UK. We provide insights into our services, cutting-edge facilities, and dedicated team members who tirelessly cater to our valued customers.
Joseph Ash Widnes location and history
Joseph Ash Widnes was acquired by Joseph Ash Galvanizing in October 2022, making it the recent addition to the Joseph Ash Group.
Joseph Ash Widnes is situated on the Fairway Trading Park in Cheshire. It services clients from various areas, including (but not limited to) Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside.
Widnes has a rich industrial history, and galvanizing has played a significant role in the region’s development. During the 19th and 20th centuries, Widnes was a major centre for the chemical industry, particularly the production of alkalis, such as soda ash and soap. The development of the chemical industry led to increased demand for materials and applications (including construction, transportation, and agriculture) that could withstand corrosion, and galvanized steel emerged as a popular choice for this purpose.
Over time, as industries evolved and the demand for galvanized products persisted, the galvanizing sector in Widnes and Cheshire continued to thrive. Today, the historical legacy of galvanizing is part of the broader industrial heritage of Widnes and its surroundings.
Galvanizing in the North West
At Joseph Ash Widnes, our expert team specialises in galvanizing a diverse range of steel products. From structural steel to street furniture, bollards, gates, railings, and balustrades – we ensure robust protection against corrosion for all.
We also take pride in delivering convenience with our comprehensive additional services, including a seamless collection and delivery service, full technical support, on-site storage facilities, and passivation post-hot dip galvanizing.
Bath size
The bath size at Joseph Ash Widnes is 6m long by 1m wide by 2.3m deep, with double dipping available. Bigger fabrications can be transported to other Joseph Ash plants with larger capacity baths, using Widnes’s fleet of trucks.
Fast turnaround times
We have extended opening hours for drop-offs and collections to help ensure our customers can arrange their work for a time that suits them best. Our commitment to convenience goes further with overnight and 2-hour turnaround times available by prior arrangement.
Uncompromising quality and compliance
Joseph Ash Widnes is dedicated to delivering services of the highest quality while adhering to stringent occupational health and safety, quality, and environmental management standards. You can expect an impeccable finish that aligns with BS EN ISO 1461 specifications when you protect your steel with us, and the site has also achieved the NQA ISO 9001:2015 accreditation for Quality Management Systems.