A well-designed cable distribution system has the potential to maintain the high performance of a circuit, contributing to its sustainability in the longer term. But what do contractors and specifiers want when it comes to cable management products and, more importantly, what should electrical distributors and wholesalers be demanding from their suppliers to deliver the … Read more

Visiting Metsec’s website, you are only one click away from learning all about building information modelling (BIM). Behind the new, dedicated BIM area on the cold rolled steel specialist’s website lies a profound understanding of how BIM is transforming the playing field in the British construction industry. Metsec, the UK’s largest specialist cold roll-forming company, … Read more

Metsec Cable Management produces cable ladder, tray and trunking solutions for the electrical contracting sector. Jon Hillier, Metsec Cable Management’s Sales Director, explains the recent changes within this division of the UK’s leading cold roll formed steel products manufacturer. Here he looks at what the change means for customers. Metstrut has recently changed its name … Read more

We have now launched the latest version of our design software MetSPEC EURO1, which optimises the design of purlins, side rails and mezzanine floor joists to the Eurocodes. We know that the switch to harmonised European standards for construction is presenting a huge challenge to the steel construction industry. Our aim is to help engineers … Read more

Metsec has been named as a finalist in the Manufacturer of the Year category at The Black Country Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards. The awards are designed to show “The Black Country is good for business” and “Business is Good for The Black Country” coinciding with the British Chamber of Commerce’s 2012 Campaign of “Business … Read more