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

Aaaand We’re Back!!! – A Fresh New Look for Saint Anns!

I don’t think you’d find anyone here within Saint Anns that would argue that the old website was starting to look a bit dated and could’ve done more to help our customers. So with that in mind we’re pleased to reveal the official launch of our Updated Website! We’re very excited about this launch as … Read more

Imported steel – How to remain competitive

Imported Steel

Political uproar underlines the importance of getting the most from your imported steel sheetThe manoeuvrings in the White House might seem a world away from Nottingham and the metal laser cutting and sheet metal fabrication that takes place at St Ann’s day in and day out. However, the imported steel sheet industry is global in … Read more

BSI – ISO9001:2015 New Quality Standard Achieved

ISO9001:2015

SAINT ANN’S SHEET METAL ACHIEVES ISO 9001:2015 QUALITY STANDARD ISO 9001:2015 updated accreditation. Over 20 Years of Quality Accreditation from BSI, we have now achieved new certification under the latest revision of ISO 9001:2015 after undergoing an independent audit of its Quality Management System, which is recognised as a global benchmark for quality and integrity. Saint … Read more

TruLaser fibre laser boosts sub-contractor – machinery-market.co.uk

Laser Cutting Machine Trumpf

The Nottingham-based sub-contract profiling and fabrication specialist St Ann’s Sheet Metal Co. has invested in a new Trumpf TruLaser 3030 Fiber with 3kW TruDisk laser and LiftMaster Compact load/unload automation (www.uk.trumpf.com). Following its installation last year, this CNC profiling system has helped the sub-contractor to dramatically cut cycle times, boost growth by 20% — and … Read more

Amendment 3 | 17th edition – Wiring Regulations

How to Comply

An overview of changes proposed in amendment 3 of the 17th edition of Wiring Regulations. To be implemented on the 1st January 2016.  

Centring on fire protection, amendment 3 includes proposals for consumer units to have non-combustible enclosures rather than plastic. It also introduces requirements that the wiring systems and escape routes are to be supported so they’re not compromised in the instance of a fire. It is being introduced in response to reports of a recent trend of increasing fires involving consumer units having a moulded thermoplastic enclosure.

The main issue has been summarised by London Fire Brigade investigator Charlie Pugsley as a loose connection in a terminal causing a high resistance connection that leads to a fire. The National Wiring Regulations committee have considered these issues and proposed additional measures for consuming units within a new regulation in BS 7671 – as part amendment 3 – which also includes non-combustible enclosures.

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Top Tips in a Thriving Global Market

Expo Stats

We regularly use machines under automatic control (computerized numerical control) for sheet metal production. These processes have been developed and enhanced for many years and industry standards are in continuous growth. It is now said that after two years of contraction and flat trends, economists are now announcing positive economic growth in the sheet metal industry across the globe.

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“ More of the same and Better” – Dave Bloomer

Dave Bloomer

From its origins in 1960, the Saint Ann’s Sheet Metal Company has built up a reputation as a quality accredited sheet metal Company, in materials, workmanship & customer support, recognised by ISO9001 accreditation. Dave Bloomer (Managing Director), “I bought the company 14 years ago with the help of a great Irish friend of mine. What … Read more

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