TESTIMONIALS

A list of some of our customers and their testimonials.

John S. Shackleton (Sheffield) Ltd  is a family run steel stockholder that has been established in the Sheffield area for over 50 years. With a wealth of experience in satisfying our customer’s needs. Shackletons really is the answer for all your steel requirements with our extensive stock range, competitive prices and excellent customer service that is second to none.


"CAT have provided our IT support for over 30 years.  Their Steel Manager Platform, IT service and IT knowledge is exceptional.  They always go the extra mile for us and we really appreciate it.  I sleep more easily knowing that should we have any IT issues CAT are there to support us"

Chris Lilleyman - Director

Hi-Tech Special Steels is a privately owned company, originally established in 1985 to provide customers with special products not available in general supply.

The successful development of cold drawn square and rectangular sections for the manufacture of valve bodies soon led to various additional products being added to our now extensive range of available items.

Our success is largely down to our focus on manufacturing a high quality product supported by a superior service.


"The Steel Manager is an excellent system that answers all our requirements.  The back up service is first class.

We rate the system 9/10" 

Harry Priest - Director

Breitenfeld offers a wide range of materials from stock, cut to size and delivered across the UK in line with our customers’ requirements.

This service is complemented by an international presence that allows us to have a wide view of market and material trends; alongside technical developments to ensure our services reflect the needs of our customers in the long term.

With our expertise in a wide range of metals including Tool Steels, Engineering Steels, Special Steels / Alloys and Stainless Steels, we provide our customers with a bespoke, fully integrated and flexible supply chain solution for all of their material requirements.

From original steel production, re-melting and forging, to stockholding, processing and distribution, we are positioned to be able to fulfil the most demanding needs of our clients, both now and into the future. 

Special Steels Ltd (SSL) are one of Ireland’s leading distributors of Engineering Steels and Stainless Steel. All our steel can be sourced from mills and stockists at competitive prices. SSL stocks a wide range of Alloy Steels, Carbon Steels, Tubes, Stainless Steel, Tools Steels as well as an extensive Hydraulic range.


"We have been using CAT STEELMANAGER software for more than a decade and it’s been very reliable in managing our commercial activities. I would like to commend CAT on their product and on the excellent technical and customer support they provide" 

Ray Kane - Managing Director

Apollo Metals (2004) Ltd is a family run business that has been trading in Bright and Black Engineering bar stockholding for 16 years.  Our extensive stock range of Bright and Black Engineering bar and us being situated close to all major motorway networks, has allowed Apollo to build a reputation as one of the most reliable Bright and Black Engineering bar suppliers anywhere in the local area, and enables us to offer a next day delivery service as far North as York and as far South as Derby.

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Special Steels Ltd – the UK's largest independent NADCAP approved heat treatment company in terms of capacity and process range. We operate across three sites, running more than 50 furnaces and a wide range of additional metal processing services. Our processing capabilities encompass both ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, including low alloy, carbon and stainless steels, nickel-based superalloys, duplex and super-duplex alloys.

Founded in 2021, Riverside Precision Materials Ltd was established as a trusted Steel Stockholder & Distributor supporting the Oil & Gas sector as the supply chains began to recover from the Covid 19 pandemic.


Managing Director – Matthew Curtis & Commercial Director – Rebecca Wilkins, combined their 50 years experience along with strong personal relationships to form a new trusted partner to service the O&G sector.


Supported by Key Customers & Suppliers, RPM’s new facility, headquarted in Rotherham, UK, is capable of servicing the rigorous demands of its customers and can offer cutting, boring, turning, testing and NDT from its extensive range of stocks.


"Great system and fantastic team! I’ve worked with these guys for over 20 years, they’re really friendly and always on hand for help and advice. The system is superb, I’ve used various ones over my career and this one has to be the best in our industry. It’s user friendly, there’s a variety of reports to support different functions and most of all it just makes sense which makes day to day tasks so much easier. I highly recommend working with CAT."

Rebecca Wilkins - Commercial Director


Pressure Metals are a supplier of high quality metal products and supply chain processing to the global oil and gas industry.

The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire close to a dedicated network of suppliers.

Pressure Metals has been established to provide a trusted and reliable service of raw material to the exact needs of each individual requirement. 


A small team of Technical Sales Managers with over 40 years of combined experience in the Steel Stockholding and Supply Chain Management have formed a small dynamic team to manage the needs of both the OEM's, OSP's and their respective network of subcontractors.  Strong relationships with suppliers and customers alike have created an opportunity for a new business venture. 


A simple formula - Pressure Metals promises to supply a quality product with competitive lead times, delivered on time and in full.

Bornmore Metals Ltd is a privately owned and independent metal stockholder and distributor. We have been a trusted supply partner for premium quality products for over 40 years and pride ourselves on being the “Best in Brass” with an unrivalled range of products available for immediate delivery.


After 40 successful years in business, Bornmore Metals Ltd is now one of the major independant stockholders within the UK. With our diverse range of non-ferrous metals, Bornmore Metals Ltd is now number one for all non-ferrous metal requirements.


From our 26,000 sq. ft. modern facility in Walker Park, Blackburn which is serviced by 4 cranes and modern handling equipment, we can ensure customer orders are despatched efficiently and damage-free to any part of the UK.


We specialise in supplying all Brass metal products and additionally, we carry a very impressive inventory of Stainless Steel, Copper, Pewter and Zinc products in all shapes and sizes.

Specialists in  Aluminium,  Brass,  Bronze,  Copper, and Stainless Steel available with a National reach!


Whether you need Full bars, Sheets, Cut Plates or Billets, we will guarantee fast accurate deliveries at very competitive prices.


We can deliver a range of Metals throughout the UK and on the shortest lead times, speak to us for your next metal requirement!

Offshore Stainless Supplies Ltd, a member of the Steel Dynamics Group Family of Companies is a long-established manufacturer and stockholder of cold-drawn Stainless Steel & Nickel Alloy Bars as well as being the world’s largest stockholder of 1.4003 Sheet & Plate.


We process a range of cold-drawn Rounds, Hexagons, Squares, Flat Bar & our own cut-to-length facilities for 1.4003 Sheet from coils, for both stock and specific customer orders to the UK and Worldwide.


Offshore Stainless Supplies Ltd has over 200 years of combined technical experience making us THE experts in our industry!

Summercliff Ltd are based in the West Midlands supplying the engineering sector with Carbon & Alloy engineering steels for over 40 years.


Summercliff Ltd is still a family run business that has a strong management team who continue to contribute greatly to the ongoing success of the company.


Operating from over 50,000sqft of warehouse space and with full processing facilities in house, Summercliff are able to supply sawn blanks, semi-finished or finished components on short lead times to Customer requirements.


We hold a full stock range in Carbon and Alloy Bars which allow us to deliver to tight lead times. Any other needs you require we would stock and have the expertise to find the product at competitive prices and would put this product into stock on your behalf.


From our Base in the midlands located next to major transport links, we are in a position to supply high quality steels nationwide on a daily basis.

Midland Bright Steels was founded in April 2000 an independent steel stockholder situated in the manufacturing heartland of the West Midlands. Our Composite range is virtually unmatched in size and diversity from cold drawn flats and squares to high intensity alloy rounds. The sourcing of our products plays a vital part in our capabilities. Thanks to our strategic European sourcing partnerships we are well placed to meet the most exacting requirements of our customers.

Founded in 1998, BS Stainless Ltd is an international distributor of stainless steel, and specialist manufacturer of metal jacketing and ancillary products.


With two decades of experience in the metals industry, BS Stainless is committed to the long-term prosperity of its clients and partners. Through the expert knowledge held by its dedicated team of industry professionals, and extensive range of products and services, BS Stainless can provide innovative solutions to meet customers’ needs.

Blyth Metals Ltd is an International Trading Company established in 1984 under the parent company of E. E. Blyth & Co. Ltd. The company remains in private ownership and has over 40 years experience of supplying Ferro Alloys to the steel industry.


Our core business is predominantly the supply of Low Carbon Iron Billet, Electrolytic Iron Flakes and Powders.

AMA was established to provide customers with a secure, reliable and cost effective door-to-door movement and storage facility.

Our 10 acre site in Rotherham offers Bonded Warehousing, outside & inside storage to customers worldwide.


We handle bulk materials and palletised goods, with a multitude of different machines to load and unload containers efficiently. With our extensive knowledge of storing and handling a wide variety of materials, AMA offer a reliable, competent and qualified service.

AES was founded in 2000, when we started to stock tool steel bar lengths and supply our already well established customer base. Since then, we have grown in both size and reputation. We lead the way in customer care and satisfaction, and we strive to provide the very best service to everyone we work with.

At Arraquip we pride ourselves in the high quality of our products and more importantly that of our service. We hold a wide range of steel stock suitable for all imaginable purposes.

Whether it be steel bars, steel plate, steel sections, universal steel beams, steel columns or weld mesh we have the experience and the buying power to meet your needs on time and on budget.


KV Steel Services Limited are steel suppliers in Darlaston, your one stop shop for all engineering materials. We have been trading since 2002, and supply quality metal products to precision engineers backed up by over 40 years experience in the steel trade.


As well as comprehensive stocks of black and bright steel bar in popular grades, we supply tubes, sections, plates and profiles in steel and other materials. From EN8 blocks to EN24T bars, we offer a same or next day delivery service using our own transport.

Operating from a 10-acre site in North Yorkshire, UK Steel Stock Limited are a beam and column steel stockholder who deliver steel to clients throughout the UK. Supplying high quality products including universal beams, universal columns and parallel flange channels into a wide range of sectors.

Founded in 1992 by Managing Director, Rick Andrews, Stelstocks is a family run business located in the West Midlands with many years of industry experience among its staff. Since its inception, Stelstocks has grown steadily, specialising in offering a personal service that meets individual customer requirements.


Today, Stelstocks continues to support British Manufacturing by providing high quality products at consistent, competitive prices.

Based in new state-of-the-art facilities, roof-line is maximised by seamless back-shop integration while maintaining individual customer facing specialisation. The Dearne Valley operational base enables the company to deliver a unique combination of lower costs, higher efficiency and collective experience over a wide range of special materials suitable for oil and gas downhole and subsea applications together with a wide cross-section of other specialised industrial applications.


With individual core competence and focused inventory investment, Ancon, AMS UK, AMS Barpoint and ESS are all sector-leading businesses offering industry specialisation in core products ranging from low alloys to stainless and high nickel alloys.


Offering a range of nationally recognised material grades to bespoke high strength variants per customers in-house specifications, the group supplies all product forms from bar, bored bar, tube, pipe, forgings and rolled rings.