Liberty Steel Newport has begun a planned £15m investment in new and upgraded equipment as it continues a drive to win bigger UK market share for hot rolled coil, used in industries such as construction, automotive and pipe manufacture.
Scottish-made products can win back the import-dominated UK market for the heavy-duty steel used in bridges, buildings and battleships, Holyrood Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy, Derek MacKay was told today (August 8th).