The
UK’s leading fabricator of premium light weight lattice beams, has announced
that it has changed its name from Metsec Lattice Beams Ltd to MLB Steel
Ltd.
The
name change reflects the company’s growing portfolio of structural steel, and
its expertise in design, fabrication and installation.
The
change of name follows the private acquisition of Metsec Lattice Beams Ltd
earlier this year by Chad Ward, Managing Director of MLB Steel Ltd and also
COBI Global Ltd, an importer and stock holder of
prime and non-prime steel products.
MLB Steel has significant growth
plans; since the acquisition and name change, the company has also rebranded to
communicate its vast capabilities.
In preparation for growth, the
company has invested in new technology, skills and logistics, along with
maintaining the highest standards in quality and health and safety, recognised
with CE (Execution Class 3) certification and CHAS accreditation.
“Whilst our company is well known
for the design and manufacture of lattice beams, the name Metsec Lattice Beams
failed to communicate the full extent of our capabilities and experience“, said
Chad Ward. “Since the company became privately owned some 8 years ago it has
provided full design, manufacture and installation services for the complete
building envelope so the need to evolve was essential”.
Ward continued “Our new name – MLB
Steel Ltd – and the investments we’re making in the business, allows us to
provide a total steel fabrication service to our customers. Whether it be a
portal frame or lattice solution, we can offer both hot and cold rolled
solutions with an emphasis is on reducing costs both in-house and to the
customer or end-user”.
The
Metsec lattice beam design was first introduced in the 1950’s by Metsec. Its
unique design and strength led to it becoming quickly established as a leading
choice of structurally sound, cost-effective steel beam design for
construction. The intellectual property rights for the design allow MLB Steel
to continue to develop and fabricate the design in line with regulation changes
and advances in building technology and new architectural styles.
One of the most unique benefits of the lattice beam is its ability
to span distances of over 40 metres, without the need for intermediate support
columns. Plus, a typical lattice beam can weigh up to 50% less than its
hot rolled counterpart.
In addition to its range of structural steel trusses and joists,
MLB Steel also supply hot rolled structural steel, decking systems, pipe
bridges and building envelope solutions, along with a full design and
installation service.
