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New standard gives Arford a head start

01 August 2014

ARFORD Steel Profiles has become one of the first of businesses of its kind to achieve a new quality standard for the steel industry.

Fresh EU rules require manufacturers of structural steelwork to show they conform to strict legislation as part of plans to harmonise the safety performance of construction products.

And Arford has clinched the key BSEN1090-1 certification ahead of many of its rivals.

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Woman of steel has big plans after business boost

17 March 2014

OWNER Diane Kimberley has revealed ambitious plans to double the size of our business within three years on the back of an encouraging surge in demand.

The company has enjoyed fresh levels of trade since bringing in plasma technology towards the end of last year.

Now we're looking to build on that momentum with plans to increase turnover to record levels.

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Black Country barometer showing positive signs for bright future

01 February 2014

INCREASING evidence of a recovery within the steel profiling industry is giving manufacturers in the West Midlands more reason to look forward to a prosperous 2014.

Figures from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) suggest growth within the sector is continuing to strengthen with output towards the end of last year reaching an 18-year high.

Managing director Diane Kimberley is optimistic that fresh momentum here at Arford Steel Profiles will be both sustained and further reflected by the area as a whole.

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Reaping the benefit of major investment

01 December 2013

THERE has been a noticeable increase in trade since we made a six-figure investment in new technology.

Our high-tech plasma cutting machine has been up and running for two months and owner Diane Kimberley says business has been stronger as a result.

She said: "The new technology has given us a massive boost because it means we can complete orders quicker and more precisely than ever before.

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Investing for the future

01 September 2013

WE have spent £300,000 on a high-tech Plasma Cutting machine to further strengthen our portfolio.

Owner Diane Kimberley has almost doubled turnover since taking charge of the business in 2006.

Now she is hoping our biggest-ever investment will help the company steal a march on some of our traditional rivals.

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