British Steel has officially opened a £26m state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at its Skinningrove site on Teesside, marking the largest single investment in the location in over 30 years. The new service centre will primarily support the high-reach forklift truck industry, with advanced equipment including CNC lathes, automated bandsaws, and a cutting-edge laser measurement system for precision quality control.

The facility is part of British Steel’s Special Profiles division, which supplies components for industries such as earth-moving, shipbuilding, and mining. The new development will create additional jobs in the future and strengthens the company’s commitment to the Skinningrove site providing a platform to explore global growth opportunities.

Luke Myer, MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, welcomed the investment, saying:
“This is fantastic news for East Cleveland and a testament to Skinningrove’s long-standing steel heritage. I was fortunate to visit the site during its development, and it’s clear this facility is world-class. British Steel’s commitment to investing here ensures the region continues to play a vital role in the steel industry, supporting innovation and growth both locally and globally.”

This major investment is expected to bolster British Steel’s reputation in the global market while contributing to the industrial and economic resilience of the Teesside region.

The Skinningrove Service Centre will primarily service the high-reach forklift truck market. New equipment includes four new CNC lathes for turning mill rolls, three automated bandsaws for cutting stock down to exact lengths, and a state-of-the-art laser measurement system for quality controlling every bar rolled. It also incorporates one of the finest large-capacity, 14-metre bed, milling machines in the world.