This podcast has taken a while to release, but it is just as relevant today, as it was when we initially recorded it. If you have any interest in lasers, then this should open your mind to a whole range of possible uses outside of just cutting holes and shapes in tubes and flat metal products.   Edwin has a scientific background in biology, and on seeing a laser in action for the first time, became almost addicted to the possibilities of this technology.   We talked about the following in this podcast: * Laser applications in the aerospace sector * How we can learn from nature and ap ..read more

J Heebink are an international logistics company servicing the Benelux, the German Ruhr, the United Kingdom and Ireland. Simon has been working in the freight sector for almost 40 years, so he has a wealth of experience, and gave us a candid view of how imports and exports to and from Europe had been affected since January 2021, and what customers need to do going forward to maintain the flow of materials to and from Europe. We recorded this podcast in early February 2021, just 5 weeks after the changes bought about by Brexit had begun. Take a listen to get a better understanding of what it is ..read more

SteelScout is a digital platform providing purchasing solutions for metal buyers in the UK. The business was set up in 2017 to address what they saw as inefficiencies in the supply chain for metal. In under four years they now have over 8,000 registered buyers and over 130 suppliers nationally, so it was great to talk to them about how they do what they do and what their thoughts were on the market in the metal sector. We were joined for this podcast late in 2020 by Neil Harvey (Head of Marketing) and Karl Evans (Head of Sales and Operations) and this episode covered the following topics: * Wh ..read more

This week's episode covers: * Rebecca's early career in telesales * Personal development, and standing out in her early career * Getting an MBA, and how important that has been in her progression * Turning around an underperforming business * Overcoming gender issues in the workplace * Diversity in the metal and engineering sector * Social media, and what the plans are for Hydroscand * Becoming an MD and then dealing with COVID in 2020 * Rebecca's biggest mistake and what she learned from it Hydroscand are known for providing a range of solutions for hoses, fittings and related services, but y ..read more

This is the eighth episode of The Metal Guys Talk Business, and in this episode, we were joined by Simon Hartley of J Heebink to talk all things imports and exports, and how this has changed, and may continue to change after Brexit    J Heebink are an international logistics company servicing the Benelux, The German Ruhr, United Kingdom and Ireland.  Simon has been working in the freight sector for almost 40 years, so he has a wealth of experience, and gave us a candid view on how imports and exports to and from Europe had been affected since January 2021, and what customers ne ..read more

This is the seventh episode of The Metal Guys Talk Business, and in this episode, we were joined by SteelScout.  SteelScout are a digital platform providing purchasing solutions for metal buyers in the U.K. The business was set up in 2017 to address what they saw as inefficiencies in the supply chain for metal. In under four years they now have over 8,000 registered buyers and over 130 suppliers nationally, so it was great to talk to them about how they do what they do and what their thoughts were on the market in the metal sector. We were joined for this podcast late in 2020 by Neil Ha ..read more

This is the sixth episode of The Metal Guys Talk Business.  This episode is part of our 'Bottom to the Top' series and we are joined by Rebecca Galley who is the MD of Hydroscand UK Rebecca has been in the industry for over 20 years and has worked for a number of large operations including SIG plc and Cromwell before landing the top job at Hydroscand UK. This week's episode covers: * Rebecca's early career in telesales * Personal development, and standing out in her early career * Getting an MBA, and how important that has been in her progression * Turning around an underperforming bus ..read more

This is the fifth episode of The Metal Guys Talk Business, and our third with a guest. This episode is part of our 'Bottom to the Top' series and we are joined by Sue Greatorex who is the outgoing commercial director of BSS and current chair of the distributors BMTFA (British Metal Tube and Fittings Association) Sue has had a 45 year career in the industry and worked for some some of the biggest players in the UK market. From initially working on a sales desk in her first role in the industry, she made more than 26 house moves to benefit her career rising all the way to the top of a number of ..read more

This is the Fourth episode of The Metal Guys Talk Business, and our second with a guest. This episode is part of our 'Next Generation Business Owners' series. Last week we were joined by Piers Baynton of Stephens Gaskets who is a third generation business owner.  He talks to us about why he loves his job, and how the company has developed in his 16 years at the helm. Stephens Gaskets are known for manufacturing Shims, and Gaskets, but they also produce a range of metallic, rubber, high temp, and plastic parts, as well as metal pressings and lasered components. This week's episode cover ..read more

This is the Third episode of The Metal Guys Talk Business, but is our first with a guest. This episode is part of our 'Bottom to the Top' series. This week we are joined by Rob Brien of Klockner Metals. Rob began his career for ASD Court Steel as a warehouse operative 25 years ago, and documents his journey all the up to becoming a board member in 2019. This week's episode covers: * Rob's early career * Personal development, and investing in yourself during your career * Missing out on a job, and how to overcome rejection * The development of E commerce in the metal sector * The future of th ..read more