STEEL can be bought off the shelf or ordered for next-day delivery through Northampton-based specialists AH Allen Steel Services.
The one-stop shop regularly comes to the rescue of customers who take advantage of thousands of tonnes of stock held at the Brackmills-based business.
Some clients will be contacting the steel stockholders for precision cut parts, or commission bespoke parts for a building project, while others will simply want a piece to complete an urgent repair or even a model.
The company’s depot in Liliput Road is part of an extensive network of sister companies across the country. This enables AH Allen to offer next-day deliveries throughout the UK, with the company pledging to beat competitors on price, quality and service.
Managing director Spencer Bishop said: “Customers really appreciate the fact that high quality steel is available over the counter or for next-day delivery. It means they can get the competitively priced steel they want, when they want.”
The company, set up in 1901, benefits from being part of The Barrett Steel Group, the UK’s largest independent steel stockholders. This gives the group real buying power to source competitively-priced steel and operate a stringent quality management system which is monitored and regularly reviewed under the strict BSI process.
Sustainability is often a priority for customers and the all the steel sourced by the group carries the CE mark which means it meets European standards and does not come from markets like China.
Spencer said: “Whatever their needs, we welcome clients looking for steel. I think we can sum up AH Allen in one sentence: ‘Big enough to cope, small enough to care’.”
The company’s ongoing investment in technology means steel is available to meet different specifications including laser-cut pieces, bespoke designs or powder coated to meet building regulations.
The wide range of steel products include safety walkways, railings, stainless steel balconies with glass and mezzanine ceilings.
To find out more call 01604 762211 or see the website at www.ahasteel.com or email
The over-the-counter service is available at the Liliput Road depot from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.