July 2023 newsletter

Welcome to our July 2023 newsletter!

This month we’re celebrating our Premier Galvanizing Hull plant, speedy galvanizing for Young V&A, and the RIDBA Building Awards shortlist.

We’re also discussing the benefits of hot dip galvanizing for security fencing, and the differences between shot blasting and sand blasting.

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The Joseph Ash Group takes immense pride in its expansive network of plants in the United Kingdom, from the northern Yorkshire region to southern county of Kent. Here, we turn our attention to our facility in Yorkshire, Premier Galvanizing Hull, to showcase its exceptional capabilities and modern amenities.

History of Premier Galvanizing Hull

Premier Galvanizing’s first site was built in Hull, East Yorkshire, back in the year 2000. Premier Galvanizing Hull proudly serviced the hot dip galvanizing needs of steel fabricators in the North East, Teesside, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, East Yorkshire and Humberside.

The development of the site came after an extensive increase in the popularity of galvanizing in Yorkshire during the 19th century. Hull experienced significant growth in the galvanizing sector thanks to its thriving maritime trade, so was vital in protecting marine steel such as anchor chains, fittings, and marine equipment. Situated on the River Humber with a bustling port, Hull became a central hub for importing and exporting goods.

Today, Premier Galvanizing Hull specialises in structural steel, architectural steel, and general fabrications.

Galvanizing services at Premier Galvanizing Hull

Whether fabricators require a small amount of steel galvanized for a sculpture or 100 tonnes for a new bridge, we can help. As well as our core hot dip galvanizing service, we offer a range of additional services.

Additional services

Fast turnaround times

At Premier Galvanizing Hull, we understand the value of meeting time-sensitive demands and adhering to strict deadlines. That’s why we have extended opening hours for drop-offs and collections, and can provide expedited turnaround times including overnight or within 24 hours (by prior arrangements).

Committed to compliance

We’re proud to hold numerous accreditations and certifications for our work and the standards we galvanize to. 

All our hot dip galvanizing is to BS EN ISO 1461 specifications. These standards help ensure a consistent, reliable coating is achieved from the process, with guidance on minimum specifications for coating thickness. We also hold the NQA ISO 9001:2015 accreditation for Quality Management Systems, ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management Systems, and ISO 45001 for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.

Dedicated team

From skilled shop floor operatives to transport and truck drivers, meticulous health and safety experts to the efficient administrative team, we work collaboratively to ensure that our customers receive the utmost service and see us as part of their team.

Andrew Tweddle serves as the Divisional Manager at Hull, while Chris Young oversees the Transport and Production Manager role.

To book your projects with us or for any enquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact Premier Galvanizing Hull.

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We are delighted to announce the shortlisted entries for this year’s RIDBA Building Awards. These awards, held every two years, celebrate excellence in rural and industrial building design and fabrication. As a premium sponsor for the event, it’s exciting to see which projects and companies are in the running to receive one of the coveted awards.

There are eight award categories in total, and the shortlist for each category is as follows:

Prizes will also be handed out for outstanding workmanship and training.

Please mark your calendars for Friday, 22 September, when we’ll gather in Cambridge to congratulate the winners and runners-up.

Prepare for an evening of sophistication, with a black-tie drink’s reception and a three-course meal. Of course, the highlight of the night will be the presentation of the coveted RIDBA awards.

Please contact RIDBA directly for ticket enquiries.

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Welcome to our June 2023 newsletter. Published today!

This month we’re celebrating the sustainable benefits of Bilston, ESG Week at Joseph Ash, the art and science of spin galvanizing, a RIBA for Cake Industries, and a 40^th anniversary for one of our team members.

We’re also discussing the benefits of hot dip galvanizing for trailers; we meet our Group Operations Director (Neil Kanagaratnam); and shine a light on our Corby plant.

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The Joseph Ash Group takes pride in its 9 UK galvanizing plants, from Hull in the North to Medway in the South. Here, we shine the spotlight on one of our two Premier Galvanizing plants, Premier Galvanizing Corby.

Overview of Premier Galvanizing Corby

In July 2002, Premier Galvanizing opened up a second plant based in Corby, Northamptonshire following rapid business growth. Premier Galvanizing Corby is in a region of England historically tied to the growth and development of steel and ironworks during the Industrial Revolution. Corby was once best known for its iron and steel industry, which shaped the growth of the town and influenced all aspects of life, from the turn of the 20^th century until the closure of the steelworks in the 1980s.

Premier Galvanizing Corby location

Premier Galvanizing Corby is located on the Willowbrook Industrial Estate. With its extensive fleet of vehicles, it covers customers’ galvanizing requirements across the Midlands as well as London, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and beyond.

What is galvanized at Premier Galvanizing Corby?

Additional services

As well as core services, Premier Galvanizing Corby offers various additional services to simplify the process.

• Collection and delivery service: Wherever you are or wherever the end destination for your fabrications is, Premier Galvanizing can collect and deliver it to and from its end destination. Corby operates a fleet of 4 articulated vehicles capable of carrying 22 tonnes each, plus 8 rigids that can carry up to 10 tonnes.
• Full technical support: Providing customers with comprehensive technical support, offering guidance and assistance at every stage.
• Packing and bundling:  Bundling, packing, and labelling of steel is possible on request. Just let us know your requirements, especially if you want us to deliver your items to the end user or prepare them for export or containerisation. Certificates of conformity can be issued upon request, and all work is conducted following BS EN ISO 1461.
• On-site storage: Premier Galvanizing Corby offers ample on-site storage capacity, allowing you to store materials conveniently before and after galvanizing.
• Shot blasting and powder coating: Through an external subcontractor.

Fast turnaround times

We have extended opening hours for drop-offs and collections and offer expedited turnaround times, including overnight and within 24 hours, with prior arrangement. We aim to make the process as seamless as possible so your project is completed without delay.

Our high standards

We’re proud to hold numerous accreditations and certifications for our work and the standards we galvanize to. 

All our hot dip galvanizing is to BS EN ISO 1461 specifications. These standards help ensure a consistent, reliable coating is achieved from the process, with guidance on minimum specifications for coating thickness. We also hold the NQA ISO 9001:2015 accreditation for Quality Management Systems, ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management Systems, and ISO 45001 for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. 

Our people

From skilled shop floor operatives to transport and truck drivers, meticulous health and safety experts to the efficient administrative team, we aim to be part of your team.

Contact Premier Galvanizing Corby to discuss your projects.

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Welcome to our May 2023 newsletter. Published today!

This month we’re celebrating new services at Widnes Galvanising, bath size matters at Joseph Ash Telford, powder instead of paint, and a 25^th anniversary for one of our team members.

We’re also discussing the benefits of designing steel correctly for galvanizing; we meet a new HQ team member (David Hull); and shine a light on our Joseph Ash Chesterfield plant.

Finally, there’s a reminder about our plant Bank Holiday arrangements.

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The Joseph Ash Group is home to 9 UK galvanizing plants, ranging from Medway in the South to Hull in the North. Here, we shine the spotlight on our Joseph Ash Chesterfield site, our Fit4Nuclear accredited galvanizing plant in the Midlands.

About Joseph Ash Chesterfield

Joseph Ash Chesterfield is located just half a mile off the M1 Junction 29 at Holmewood Industrial Estate, making it conveniently location for those arranging their own transport. Wee can also offer collection and delivery across the Midlands with a daily milk run service within a 50-mile radius of the plant.

Joseph Ash Chesterfield is home to our largest galvanizing bath, at over 16 metres in length and a double-dip capacity of 18m length, able to galvanize even the largest of structural steel fabrications such as support columns.

History of galvanizing in Chesterfield

Joseph Ash Chesterfield is based in Derbyshire, a region of England historically tied to the growth and development of the steel and iron industry in the 19th century.

With so much metalwork and engineering in the area, galvanizing was essential in protecting steel and iron products from rust and corrosion, extending their lifespan, and enhancing their durability.

Accreditations

Fit for Nuclear

Joseph Ash Chesterfield is the only plant in the UK that is Fit for Nuclear (F4N) certified, demonstrating the site’s commitment to quality, safety, and compliance with nuclear industry standards. Steel components for the nuclear industry include building supports, platforms, walkways, and structural steel.

As the nuclear industry is highly specialised and safety-critical, our galvanizing must pass rigorous evaluation and qualification processes to ensure compliance with stringent standards and regulations.

FORS Gold

Joseph Ash Chesterfield is also the first galvanizing company in the UK to achieve FORS Gold accreditation for their transport fleet. The accreditation is no easy achievement, being the highest level the scheme achieves. Gold accreditation confirms our dedication to driver and vehicle safety, combined with improving operating practices through effective monitoring of fuel and tyre usage. If you’re looking for collection and delivery of your work to and from our site, you can be sure it’s arranged by a company that takes safety seriously.

Additional services

Outside of galvanizing, Joseph Ash Chesterfield also offers:

• Collection and delivery service: The site provides collections and deliveries throughout the Midlands and the North, and a daily milk run service within a 50-mile radius of the plant and the M1 corridor. The site’s dipping capabilities also mean we undertake work further away too, operating a fleet of seven articulated vehicles capable of carrying 28 tonnes each, plus five rigids which can also carry up to 15 tonnes. The fleet also has 48 trailers to maintain customers’ work.

• Full technical support: Providing customers with comprehensive technical support, offering guidance and assistance at every stage.

• On-site storage: With over 10 acres of available space, Joseph Ash Chesterfield offers ample on-site storage capacity, allowing customers to store materials conveniently before and after galvanizing.

• Trailer storage: Customers can take advantage of a designated area capable of accommodating up to 100 trailers, providing a secure space for transportation needs.

• Crane gantry area: The crane gantry area at Chesterfield features ramps and bays, enabling customers to load their containers and trailers efficiently and effortlessly under six external cranes.

• Fabrication pre-testing: Chesterfield includes a dedicated area where customers can assemble and pre-test their fabrications before taking them off-site for delivery to the end user.

• Truck driver facilities: Overnight and changing facilities are available for the comfort of truck drivers. Chesterfield also has a truck stop located directly opposite the plant.

• Forklift fleet: Chesterfield will soon be in the possession of the most up to date electric fleet of forklifts using an Opti Fleet computerised system. We have four 3.5 tonne and one 4.5 combi forklift trucks.

The highest standards

We’re proud to hold numerous accreditations and certifications for our work and the standards we galvanize to. 

All our hot dip galvanizing is to BS EN ISO 1461 specifications. These standards help ensure a consistent, reliable coating is achieved from the process, with guidance on minimum specifications for coating thickness. We also hold the NQA ISO 9001:2015 accreditation for Quality Management Systems, ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management Systems, and ISO 45001 for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. 

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Charlie Singh, Divisional Manager at Joseph Ash Walsall, said: “Ranjit is well respected by his colleagues and always has time to chat with anyone around the site. At a recent Walsall charity event, we were thrilled to give him a gift and a celebratory round of applause to reward his quarter century’s hard work and loyalty to Joseph Ash and fellow team members.”

Congratulations Ranjit!

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Welcome to our April 2023 newsletter.

Our latest newsletter is live! Published today.

This month, we’re celebrating the Lily Mae Golf Day, the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, and a successful Easter food bank drive.

We’re also discussing the top five benefits of duplex coatings; we meet a new Widnes plant team member (Paul Williams) and shine a light on our Joseph Ash Bridgend plant.

Finally, there’s a reminder for the GAGA Awards entry deadline and a reminder about our plant Bank Holiday arrangements. Enjoy!

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By implementing health and safety policies, procedures, and systems into our culture, ensuring all directors, managers, and supervisors hold formal health and safety qualifications, and introducing an occupational health scheme to protect and maintain a healthy workforce, we have an industry-leading safety record.

We also hold OHSAS certification for exceptional health and safety standards at all plants and head office. And we’ve been awarded the RoSPA Gold Award for six consecutive years.

Find out more about the World Day for Safety and Health at Work.

See our Health and Safety Statement and our Epidemic Health and Safety Policy.

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About the ILO

The ILO is a United Nations agency for the world of work. Since 1919 it has brought together “governments, employers and workers of 187 Member States , to set labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes promoting decent work for all women and men.”

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