IMPERIAL LIMITED Competitors

British Steel is one of the leading steel manufacturers in Europe, producing up to 3 million tonnes of quality steel products every year. From this, we manufacture more than 1,450 different specifications of steel that gets rolled into rail, sections, special profiles and wire rod. We have manufacturing facilities across the UK and Europe, supplying premium products around the world. We also have a global network of regional sales teams, so our global customers receive local service. In April 2025, the UK Government took control of British Steel to safeguard the continued operation of our blast furnaces. This intervention secured more than 4,000 jobs and maintained the UK’s sovereign capability to produce primary steel, made directly from raw materials rather than recycled scrap. At British Steel, our mission is to manufacture and supply high quality steel products that support a modern, sustainable economy, delivered responsibly, competitively and with pride to customers across the UK and around the world. We're a company with a proud heritage, a passion to build stronger futures and a focus on progress. Our past has always been important to us but now we’re looking to the future as a trusted partner in steelmaking, building enduring confidence in British Steel while helping to shape a safer, stronger, more sustainable future. Our steel has been, and continues to be, fundamental in creating iconic, awe-inspiring structures around the world. It helps people travel, work, eat and socialise every day. More importantly, it helps keep us safe.

Our metal distribution centers specialize in the distribution of all types, shapes, sizes, and grades of metal. We stock and sell aluminum, hot- and cold-rolled steel, stainless steel, brass and copper bar-in-bar, tubes, channel and sheet-processed to our customer's exact specifications, ready fast with no minimum order. The Metal Supermarkets brand is known for superior customer care from start to finish and the highest-quality metal products available. Customers include manufacturing facilities, maintenance departments, tool and die makers, fabricators, machine shops, military and other government departments, hobbyists, and homeowners. We are passionate about our customers, products, service, and franchisees. Metal Supermarkets is a dependable business model, a trusted international brand name and a lucrative franchise opportunity.

ParkerSteel Limited, trading as ParkerSteel & ParkerTools offer a complete one stop shop for all your steel requirements. With one of the largest ranges in the UK from large Beams, laser and plasma cut steelwork fittings, down to the smallest machine screws and structural bolts, we have everything you need for the workshop or site. In an industry with tight deadlines, let us take the stress out of your procurement. Our one stop steel shop allows you to order your next day steel stock, processed material, steelwork fittings, fasteners and much more all from our Canterbury site in a single call, allowing a more tailored, focused and personalised service than ever before. Our industry leading website www.parkersteel.co.uk, allows you to order at a time that suits you at prices you'll love. With order tracking and instant access to test certs designed with the customer in mind to take the stress out of Procurement. We truly believe in working with our customers to help make your businesses more profitable, and look forward to speaking with you.