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Yarmouth Steel Services awarded environmental standard ISO 14001 / bs053-L- Yarmouth-Yarmouth Steel Services - ISO 14001 / 18.06.14

Yarmouth Steel Services, a member of the Barrett Steel Group, has been accredited with the coveted ISO 14001 award.

The environmental standard ISO 14001:2004 accreditation is an integral part of the Group's campaign to reduce its carbon footprint, as James Barrett, Managing Director of the Barrett Steel Group, explains: "The ISO 14001 system provides a framework for an effective environmental management system, whilst helping the business to grow.

"The award is part of an Environmental Improvement Strategy, which will see our national and international operations accredited by the end of 2015. The strategy includes a targeted reduction in energy and resource demands, along with a waste management programme to ensure we minimise waste output, increase recycling levels and target for a zero-to-landfill business."

An example of one of the initiatives includes a solar PV project at the Barrett Steel Group's Bradford head office, which covers 1240m² of roof space. 728 solar panels will provide the site with clean electricity for decades, saving approximately 80,000 kg of CO2 annually and resulting in the excess generation of electricity being fed back into the national grid. The company is also installing solar panels across its UK sites.

The Barrett Steel Group, which includes 42 companies operating from 28 locations, is working towards a trio of landmark awards across the entire Group, comprising CE Marking; the environmental standard, ISO 14001:2004; and the quality initiative, ISO 9001.

Despite challenging times in the industry Barrett Steel reported a near 50% increase in pre-tax profits as sales increased for the financial year to September 2013.

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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Company contact:
Chris Lamb, Group Marketing Manager, Barrett Steel, e:chris.lamb@barrettsteel.com
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