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Mar 12 2018

METSEC Awarded New Kitemark for BIM Objects

The UK’s largest specialist cold roll-forming company, voestalpine Metsec plc, has been awarded the BSI Kitemark BS8541 for library objects for architecture, engineering and construction from the British Standards Institution (BSI). The Kitemark for BIM relates to the management and production of BIM objects and associated product data in accordance with BS 8541-1, BS 8541-3 … Read more

Jun 22 2017

Metsec Opens This Year’s Apprenticeship Applications

voestalpine Metsec plc has announced its plans to offer five more apprenticeships, with applications now open until the end of June. Having employed nearly 50 engineering apprentices over the last two decades, the Black Country-based firm is continuing its commitment to bridging the skills gap and developing the next generation of engineers with its renewal … Read more

Jun 22 2017

Metsec Launches Latest Version of MetSPEC

voestalpine Metsec plc is launching its latest release of its popular MetSPEC software, 28 years after being first-to-market with its widely-adopted software for designing purlin systems. MetSPEC 14, due for release spring 2017, incorporates both British Standards and Eurocodes into one piece of software. New section sizes have also been included within the new software, … Read more

Jun 22 2017

Metsec Launches New Wide Flange Purlins

voestalpine Metsec plc has launched its newest purlins product line, the wide flange purlin. Metsec is first to market with the product after identifying a need in the claddings market for a flange with a wider surface for fixing to. Previously, cladders working on a project that required a larger fixing face would have to … Read more

Jun 02 2017

Metsec Launches New Wide Flange Purlins

voestalpine Metsec plc has launched its newest purlins product line, the wide flange purlin. Metsec is first to market with the product after identifying a need in the claddings market for a flange with a wider surface for fixing to. Previously, cladders working on a project that required a larger fixing face would have to engineer … Read more

Dec 06 2016

Metsec First Tier 2 Supplier to Achieve Kitemark for BIM

The UK’s largest specialist cold roll-forming company, voestalpine Metsec plc, based in Oldbury, West Midlands, was today announced as the first tier two organisation globally to have achieved the new Kitemark PAS 1192-2 from BSI, the business standards company. The Kitemark relates to BIM (Building Information Modelling), helping construction businesses around the world prove their capabilities … Read more

Nov 28 2016

Black Country celebrates success at Chamber of Commerce awards

The best of business in the Black Country was celebrated on Friday at the Black Country Chamber of Commerce awards at Wolverhampton Racecourse. Sponsored by voestalpine Metsec plc, the UK’s largest specialist cold roll-forming company who are based in Oldbury, the awards give recognition to the organisations striving to represent the region and contribute towards … Read more

Jul 01 2016

Metsec Achieves BIM Level 2

Specialist structural steel manufacturer voestalpine Metsec plc has gained BIM Level 2 accreditation; becoming the first cold roll steel forming company to be certified as such by the BSI, and the first Tier 2 designer and manufacturer to achieve the standard for design and construction in the UK. Building Information Modelling (BIM) Level 2 is characterised … Read more

Jun 02 2016

There’s Still Time to Apply for Metsec’s Apprentice Training Programme

Light gauge structural steel specialist voestalpine Metsec plc is looking for five apprentices to enter its award-winning training programme. Based at the company’s facility in Oldbury, West Midlands – complete with a state of the art apprentice training centre, the paid apprenticeship scheme offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, whilst completing an NVQ Level … Read more

Jan 25 2016

Metsec win “Best Digital Campaign” at 2015 CMAs

Wednesday the 9th December saw a highlight of the year for marketing with the annual Construction Marketing Awards (CMAs) dinner. The CMAs showcase the construction industry’s creativity, innovation and effectiveness in marketing. There are a number of categories including best marketing campaign, best use of content, and best use of website as well as awards … Read more