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Barrett Steel launches Energy Products Division/bs051 / 15.01.14

The Barrett Steel Grouphas announced that it has created a new division specifically to service the global energy markets. The Barrett Energy Products Division unifies the various UK and US facilities under a new identity, supporting both UK and international growth.

Managing Director, John Childs, explains: "We strategically made the move into the Oil & Gas sector four years ago and have had year-on-year growth ever since. With continued investment in both people and equipment, the new Division gives us a corporate identity that supports our vision of becoming a world leader as a solution provider for the energy industry.

"With facilities in the UK and USA our services include forging and heat treatment, deep hole boring, machining, cladding and in-house testing. Our Barrett Strip and Alloy business offers decoiling and slitting facilities supporting the metallic gasket sector. With our product range, including nickel & super alloys, carbon & alloy, sour service grades, stainless and duplex grades, we feel we are in a strong position to support the industry's requirements."

More information is available from Chris Lamb at Barrett Steel, tel: +44 (0)1274 682281, email:chris.lamb@barrettsteel.com,www.barrettsteel.com.

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Tel: +44 (0)1274 682281,www.barrettsteel.com

About Barrett Steel Ltd

Established in 1866 by Henry Barrett, Barrett Steel has expanded organically and by acquisition to become the UK's largest independent steel stockholder.

The Group now comprises 42 companies operating from 28 locations across the UK and is divided into four divisions: General Steels; Engineering Steels; Tubes; and International. Recent expansion has seen a stockholding and processing facility being opened in Houston, Texas.

The numerous steel stockholding companies and divisions operating across the UK serve customers worldwide, united in a forward-thinking philosophy, commitment to technological innovation and exacting customer service standards. Each company operates with the full backing and support of the Barrett Steel Group.

Barrett Steel's head office is located in Bradford, West Yorkshire, on the site where its nineteenth century founder, Henry Barrett, set up premises in 1910.

Barrett Steel operates to ISO: 9001 2008.

Issued by: Barrett Steel, Barrett House, Cutler Heights Lane, Dudley Hill, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD4 9HU
T. +44 (0)1274 682281, E:chris.lamb@barrettsteel.com, W:www.barrettsteel.com