Make UK – Helping Us Make A Difference.

Make UK

Make UK offer manufacturers a range of services to help their members succeed in the modern workplace. Previously known as the Engineering Employers Federation (formed in 1896), Make UK have a long history of helping the UK manufacturing sector succeed against all sorts of issues. They offer a range of services for their members which … Read more

Steel Market Woes – What’s Behind the Rise In Steel Prices?

As you are reading this, you may be aware that Steel Prices are currently going through the roof. And as you might have seen in news reports, on the 8th of March the price for nickel skyrocketed. This prompted the London Metal Exchanged to cease trading at 8:15am when the price of nickel was at … Read more

Sheet Metal Replication, Reproduction and Redesign

Reproduction cabinet

St. Ann’s Sheet Metal have long specialised in reproduction of existing products, especially where potential customers do not have existing drawings or CAD files. One of our customers has seen first-hand the application of these skills in the creation of their product. Reproduction When they first came to St. Ann’s Sheet Metal, the project entailed … Read more

Sheet Metal Improvements & Benefits Of Redesign

Sheet Metal Improvements Again and Again, we have products that we make that have scope for Sheet Metal improvements, by reverse engineering a product. We have  repeatedly made this a reality  for our Customers and have developed and utilised new processes to enable them to become more cost efficient, Smarter sleek Designs, and more Fit for Purpose … Read more

LED Lighting Sheet Metal Developments

Led hydroponic sheet metal

We have been working closely with a  manufacturer of  LED lighting for the specialised hydroponic market who were wanting to achieve a cheaper method, more reliable method of production without changing the design of the product itself. Led Lighting Supply Chain Problems They were previously having there Products made outside of the UK, and were experiencing … Read more

Hydrogen Generator Case Development

Hydrogen Generator Development Brief This project was carried out in order to facilitate a client’s need for a safe, secure and effective housing unit which would contain a hydrogen generator for powering cars and other, larger motor vehicles; lorries or trucks, for example. As an initial foray into the project, we developed a very basic … Read more

Sheet Metal Research Case Study

Clinching Metal Close Up Saint Anns

How to Join Galvanised Sheeting Together With Great Strength! Our Research and Development Team was approached by a customer who required a new means of fixing together galvanised sheeting. With our experience of Research and Development they wanted us to guarantee an advanced, reliable solution without the need for awkward or difficult welding procedures, which … Read more

Parts Washer – Complete Fabrication

Wayne Parts Washer

Parts Washer the Background For some time now, one of our many valued customers has been working with us using our laser cutting and bending facilities for the sheet metal components of a Parts Washer. Over this period, we have been consistently working alongside them providing valuable design assistance which has enabled us to improve the … Read more

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