– Five year contract signed between thyssenkrupp Materials UK and key customer
– Cooperation extended to include multiple services
– End product is the showpiece among hybrid balconies –  adjustable, lightweight and climate-friendly

A bolt-on balcony system specialist in the UK is relying on the materials expertise as well as the warehousing and logistics knowledge of thyssenkrupp Materials UK. In addition to supplying materials, the British subsidiary of thyssenkrupp Materials Services is becoming even more involved in the value chain of its construction and architecture customers – from supply chain management to first-stage assembly to the warehousing of balcony parts.

Factory opened in West Midlands sets new standards

As a supplier of key materials for the balconies, thyssenkrupp Materials UK is now taking over the production itself. For this purpose, a state-of-the-art factory was opened in the West Midlands region. This brings several advantages: In-house production reduces delivery times by a factor of eight. Furthermore, the time of production is shortened. The bolt-on balconies are made exclusively of non-combustible materials such as aluminum. This serves fire protection, increases strength and reduces the weight of the balconies. The fact that only recycled aluminum is used saves around 88 percent carbon dioxide in production.

Terry Sargeant, Chief Executive Officer at thyssenkrupp Materials UK, is pleased about the investment in the new factory: "We have years of experience in the construction and architecture industries. So far, we have supplied materials for the balconies. Several subcontractors handled the logistics and the balconies were only produced in small numbers. We have now managed to develop an end-to-end solution that is efficient as well as environmentally friendly and also involves high quantities. Thus, our customer has the possibility to fully concentrate on his core business again – the project management and the installation of the balconies."

Prime example of strategic development

This project is representative of the "Materials as a Service" strategic development of the holding company thyssenkrupp Materials Services, to which thyssenkrupp Materials UK belongs. As part of the transformation, the materials distributor and service provider is focusing not only on the supply of materials and raw materials but also on the systematic expansion of integrated supply chain services to better meet customers‘ growing needs.

thyssenkrupp Materials UK offers a vast range of products and a wealth of experience in sourcing and supplying products such as stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel. The company also provides a range of services, whether it be fully welded and fabricated finished parts or bespoke flat products cut to exact sizes. To help reduce inventory and costs, thyssenkrupp Materials UK specialises in supply chain management and logistics solutions.

Über die thyssenkrupp Materials Services GmbH

thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest mill-independent materials distributor and service provider in the Western world with around 380 locations – including around 260 warehouse sites – in more than 30 countries. The versatile range of services offered by the materials experts allows customers to focus even more strongly on their individual core businesses. As part of its strategic further development "Materials as a Service" the company is focusing on the supply of raw materials and materials as well as products and services in the area of supply chain management. Digital solutions ensure efficient and resource-saving processes for customers and thus provide the basis for sustainable action. From 2030 Materials Services will operate on a climate-neutral basis.

Firmenkontakt und Herausgeber der Meldung:

thyssenkrupp Materials Services GmbH
thyssenkrupp Allee 1
45143 Essen
Telefon: +49 (201) 844-0
http://www.thyssenkrupp-materials-services.com/de

Ansprechpartner:
Lars Bank
Head of External & Internal Communications
Telefon: +49 (201) 844-534416
E-Mail: lars.bank@thyssenkrupp-materials.com
Katharina Nordmeyer
Spokesperson
Telefon: +49 (201) 844-535721
E-Mail: katharina.nordmeyer@thyssenkrupp-materials.com
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