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Stainless Band Features in Stainless Steel Focus!
Stainless Band is proud to feature and support the latest issue of Stainless Steel Focus.
"Stainless Band is a leader in processing stainless coil products in various forms, finishes, grades and dressings. With a turnover nearing £10m and over 35 employees, it is robust in a competitive sector. It has a global customer base that provides recognition and acceptance worldwide. Managing director Jonathan Hanson and his team certainly have something to smile about.
The volatility in stainless steel prices throughout 2023, marked by consistent increases, has been a notable trend in the industry. The anticipation of this trend persisting for some time, with a steady recovery projected for 2024, suggests a continuation of price fluctuations within the stainless steel market."
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Stainless Band Features in Stainless Steel Focus!
April 2024
Stainless Band is proud to feature and support the latest issue of Stainless Steel Focus.
"Stainless Band is a leader in processing stainless coil products in various forms, finishes, grades and dressings. With a turnover nearing £10m and over 35 employees, it is robust in a competitive sector. It has a global customer base that provides recognition and acceptance worldwide. Managing director Jonathan Hanson and his team certainly have something to smile about.
The volatility in stainless steel prices throughout 2023, marked by consistent increases, has been a notable trend in the industry. The anticipation of this trend persisting for some time, with a steady recovery projected for 2024, suggests a continuation of price fluctuations within the stainless steel market."
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Quarter One has set a positive tone for the year.
April 2024
Closing the first quarter on a high note is always a great accomplishment, so we are thrilled to be in that position. It indicates that we are starting the year strong and sets a positive mood in the market for the rest of the year.
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Production Expansion.
April 2024
We are currently in the planning phase of expanding our warehouse facilities by 25% as well as improving the site efficiency. The investment aims to increase storage space and improve flow of material through the factory.
A growing workforce
April 2024
Our proactive approach prioritises technological advancement and quality assurance, which are crucial for sustaining and furthering the company's success.
Our products and services
April 2024
Our in-house services showcase our ability to cater to diverse customer requirements.
The team just got bigger!
March 2021
Due to a massive increase in demand during the early months of 2021, we were thrilled to see an increase in turnover based on year on year analysis. To meet our customers' needs and fulfil our deliveries, we are delighted to have increased our team by a further five!
Investment in an information system that keeps us on top form
February 2021
We are pleased to finally have iMetal installed as a system here at Stainless Band. Instead of us telling you everything we love about the system, which is lots, including speed and accuracy of the information! Let us in true Stainless band style, focus on how it improves things for our customers.
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Our relationship with our EU customers is as strong as ever
January 2021
All businesses know that the choices any government deliver may not be the choice we would make as individuals and businesses.
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Continually investing in the future
October 2019
This September saw the commission of our new wide slitting line. We are already impressed with how this line has made our production more efficient while offering customers more product choice.
Read our 10 year story here
August 2019
2019 is the 10th anniversary of Stainless Band. Looking back over the years, Stainless Band has transformed itself from a relatively small supplier of stainless steel banding selling into the UK and Europe, to a global supplier with a wide range of sizes, grades and finishes. We asked Jonathan Hanson Stainless Band MD the secret to Stainless Bands success.
REDUCED PRICE on Forklift Truck For Sale
June 2019
Product group: Diesel trucks
Brand / model: Linde H50D-02
Year of manufacture: 2013
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Helping customers plan for brexit
November 2018
Stainless Band is a leader in stainless coil processing throughout the world and is looking forward to the challenges and opportunities that that Brexit may bring, however, early preparation is key to ensure that businesses are ready to deal with any supply chain problems that could occur.
Christmas holidays 2018
October 2018
Stainless Band is closed from the 21st December 2018 to the 2nd January 2019 for the annual Christmas and New Year holidays.
A great working partnership
April 2018
Stainless Band is a UK manufacturing company of stainless coil, strip, sheet and blanks. The company has come a long way since it began trading in 2009 and now has a production facility consisting of 20 processing lines, which can deliver a wide range of products with bespoke customer specifications, a multi-lingual sales team to serve its worldwide customer base and in-house material testing lab to ensure quality.
On the roll
April 2018
Stainless Band, Bradford based manufacturer of coil processed products, has grown rapidly in its 9 years since inception to become a key supplier of stainless coil to a variety of engineering companies worldwide.
It's Greg Syroka's Big 40th Birthday!
March 2018
As the Production Manager for Stainless Band, Greg has played an integral role in the company's continued growth. When Jonathan Hanson opened the doors of Stainless Band in 2009, he recognised that above all else, recruiting the right people would determine the success of his company and Greg Syroka has proven himself to be just that.
Why an SME is just the right size for supplying your stainless coil
March 2018
When it comes to choosing a supplier for stainless coil, there are a lot of factors to consider, but perhaps the most important is the size of the company and how that size affects the level of service provided.
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The Talk Of Germany
March 2018
We have a great article published in Stahl Markt this month. Check it out by downloading our article.
Win a Stainless Band Flask!
March 2018
Win a reusable Stainless Band coffee cup and help us reduce landfill waste!
A staggering 2.5 billion coffee cups are thrown away each year, equating to 30,000 tonnes – and that’s just in the UK!
Get to know Nick Barton
February 2018
Nick Barton, Production Supervisor at Stainless Band, has been working in stainless steel and
aluminium manufacturing for 42 years. Currently employed as the Production Supervisor at
Stainless Band, he plays a significant role in the growth and success of the company.
How Stainless Band serves the fastener and fixings industry
January 2018
As a supplier to manufacturing companies for the production of various fasteners and fixings, Stainless Band is in a period of rapid growth. In order to maintain customer satisfaction throughout this growth, the UK based company is taking significant steps to ensure that the service it provides will not only continue at a high standard, but will improve.
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Raw materials
January 2018
Stainless Band understands stainless steel and is very selective in choosing the right grades for its customers. To many people not involved in the industry, one stainless steel is much like another, but understanding the eventual use guarantees the right result.
Investing in the Environment
December 2017
Supplying to manufacturing companies worldwide, in 2017 Stainless Band has invested more than £37,000 to further reduce the carbon footprint of its operations. Continued environmental practices implemented by Stainless Band are attained through a combination of energy-saving upgrades, efficient production practices and recycling of its scrap material.
Stainless Band in manufacturing
December 2017
Supplying to manufacturing companies worldwide, Stainless Band is a UK-based producer of stainless steel coil, strip, blanks and sheet in grades 1.4301, 1.4404 and 1.4016. The company supplied over 4,500 tonnes of slit coil last year to various manufacturers from around the world, which are impressive numbers considering the amount of testing each product undergoes within it’s facility.
Stainless Band and the construction industry
November 2017
As a major supplier of stainless steel strip, coil, blanks and strapping, the diversity in its processing capabilities has enabled Stainless Band to establish its self as a leading supplier in the construction industry.
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A huge thanks to our customers for helping Martin House Hospice.
November 2017
We would like to say a huge thank you to all of our customers, and to let you know that although we thought about buying you all a great Christmas gift, we decided not to!
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Stainless Band: economic, safe, and quality assured
November 2017
When buying stainless steel strip and coil, there are many aspects that have to be taken into consideration. Quality is, of course, of paramount importance. But the product also has to be safe. And herein often lies the stumbling block. Quality and safety cost money.
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Stainless grade 304: the workhorse of the stainless steel industry
October 2017
It doesn’t matter what you call it – 304, 1.4301, 18/8 or even V2A – most people in the business will know what you mean. There are two (or perhaps three) obvious reasons for this.
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Stainless steel – a material of unparalleled versatility
September 2017
Everyone knows that stainless steel is highly corrosion resistant in a wide range of environments - as long as the correct grade is selected. Similarly, it offers a wide range of mechanical and physical properties. The correct grade will provide the necessary ductility, toughness, strength, hardness, etc, which is required for the particular application.
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More to stainless steel than meets the eye
August 2017
If stainless steel is mentioned in the context of building and construction, invariably it is the “iconic” Chrysler Building in New York that will come up sooner or later. And perhaps with good reason. The roof panels on the building have been around since 1930; they have only been cleaned three times since then, and even today show only limited signs of corrosion.
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Stainless Band: continuing to invest in the future
August 2017
Despite the economic uncertainty and uncharted waters ahead, the mood at the UK’s Stainless Band, whose production is based in Bingley near Bradford in West Yorkshire, remains extremely positive. With a very international outlook, a serious commitment to its employees, and a willingness to continue to invest in the future, the company seems to have hit upon a recipe for continued success. With a sales office based in Rugeley in the West Midlands headed up by Roy Mason who has 30 years of experience in the industry, the company is ideally located for the main markets in the UK for stainless steel manufacturing.
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Using stainless steel in the chemical and petrochemical industries
July 2017
It’s no surprise that stainless steel has been welcomed across the chemical and petrochemical industries. Its ability to withstand attack from highly corrosive substances, as well as its impressive mechanical characteristics, are key factors that continue to result in high levels of demand. As industrial processes evolve and change and new challenges present themselves, exciting new applications for stainless steel are being explored in order to make the most of the key benefits offered by this material.
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Proud to be a British exporting success story
July 2017
Since the UK voted to leave the EU, the doom- and gloom-mongers have been in their element. Exports will collapse, the manufacturing sector will go into decline, jobs will be lost… But step beyond the headlines and the rhetoric and the reality for producers up and down the UK is entirely different.
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Stainless Band has invested in new racking
March 2017
Following a recent expansion to its facility, Stainless Band has invested £45,000 in a new highstrength
racking system for its goods inwards and goods outwards bays, these consist of both
metal base racking and timber deck racking to maximise efficiency, productivity and use of
space.
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New Polishing Line
October 2016
This month, we are proud to announce we have completed the installation of a brand new polishing line! What this means is increased capabilities and superior finishing results.
Happy New Year
January 2015
It has been a very busy 12 months for Stainless Band Ltd.
With the move to the new 14,000 sq ft premises in February, three new slitting lines and an Oscillating Winding machine we have increased production capacity by 30%!
New premises to accommodate business growth
May 2014
It has been an interesting five years for Stainless Band, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of stainless steel coil and blanks. The global recession seems to have done it’s worst and hopefully we are all on the up again.
Stainless Band certainly is!
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Going Green and saving money
October 2013
Stainless Band goes Green & saves money
Historically, the forklift trucks at Stainless Band have been powered by propane gas at a cost of £16,000 per annum, but that is about to change.
Expansion plans at Stainless Band
October 2013
The expanding story
Due to the growing success of Stainless Band, finding new premises became essential to supply the ever-increasing client base. To accommodate this, Stainless Band have bought new premises in nearby Bingley and will be moving at the end of 2013.
Great News
August 2013
Over the last quarter Stainless Band has witnessed such a vast improvement in UK manufacturing, that the increase of orders has resulted in having to increase staff - meaning that more space is needed!
Congratulations Stainless Band!
August 2013
After 6 months hard work, Stainless Band are proud to say they achieved the high standard needed to get the ISO 14001 accreditation, as well as reducing the environmental impact, measures to achieve this accreditation has produced other amazing results for Stainless Band saving them around £15000 per annum.
Improving Capabilities
March 2013
As client demands continually increase Stainless Band has made the commitment to a program of continued investment to its Bradford Service Centre. Now, its ability to provide in-house services, has lead to increased productivity, shorter lead times and a more competitive pricing structure.