BRITISH STEEL
high-strength steel locally. The green transition within the steel and hoist industries is reshaping priorities across all levels of the manufacturing, supply chain and policy. “Sustainability is a key driver of innovation at STAHL CraneSystems UK…Our solutions are increasingly aligned with the needs of green steel producers and circular economy initiatives,” confirms Wood. “[STAHL is] proactively diversifying our market focus to include sectors such as renewable energy, infrastructure and advanced manufacturing.” One way STAHL is supporting its customers’ decarbonisation goals if by offering life cycle services to extend equipment longevity and reduce waste. Without a revitalised steel sector, the hoist industry – particularly SMEs – may struggle to stay afloat. Therefore, healthy, long-term partnerships between the hoist and steel sectors built on reliability, shared innovation
and sustainability is essential. Both industries would benefit from collaboration on green technology, material standards and workforce development. “By working closely together, the steel and hoist sectors can co-create solutions that enhance productivity and environmental performance across the value chain. “We’ve recently supported several UK-based steel facilities with tailored hoisting solutions, including high-capacity wire rope hoists and explosion-protected crane systems,” adds Wood as a recent example of collaboration between STAHL and the steel industry. “One notable project involved upgrading the material handling systems at a major steel processing plant in the Midlands, where we delivered a turnkey solution that improved both safety and throughput. These partnerships are built on long-term trust and a shared commitment to operational excellence.”
Despite the challenges with the industry,
there is cautious optimism about the future of British steel. To achieve this, however, industry stakeholders are calling for long- term investment in green steel technology, strengthened procurement policies favouring UK-produced steel, continued government support beyond emergency legislation like the Special Measures act and greater collaboration between the industry and government on innovation. If these challenges are met head on, the
British steel industry may yet forge a new identity, one that is leaner, greener and more resilient. “Hopefully, it’ll be a brighter future going forward than we’ve seen over the last 20 odd years,” says McDiarmid. For now, the industry stands at a crossroads. The decisions made in the coming months and years will determine whether British Steel fades away or forges ahead.
The decisions made regarding British steel in the months and years ahead will determine whether the industry survives. 18 | June 2025 |
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