Steel giant forges ahead with expansion

Steel giant forges ahead with expansion

A historic steel manufacturer is advancing a large-scale expansion to support future defence and industrial projects. Sheffield Forgemasters has revealed new aerial images showing progress on its expanding Brightside site, where a 30,000sq metre machining hall and a new 13,000-tonne forging line are under construction. The developments form part of a £1.3…

Sheffield’s steel revival takes shape from above

New aerial images reveal the scale of redevelopment underway at Sheffield Forgemasters, as the manufacturer expands its industrial footprint in the north of the city. The Ministry of Defence-owned company, marking its 250th year, is constructing a 30,000 square metre machining hall alongside a new 13,000-tonne forging line at its Brightside site.

Aerial views show vast industrial development at Sheffield Forgemasters

Historic steel giant, Sheffield Forgemasters, has published aerial images of its vast industrial developments in the north of the city. The Ministry of Defence-owned business, which is celebrating its 250-year anniversary, is building a 30,000 sq m machining hall and a new 13,000 tonne forging line at its Brightside site, with the latest images showing the foundations and advancing steelworks. As the company reaches the end of Q1 2026, both plot…