History & Milestones
Founded in 1965, Steel Plate & Sections has been a cornerstone in the steel industry for over half a century. With a steadfast commitment to customer satisfaction, SPS leverages its extensive inventory, strong industry relationships, and forward-thinking procurement strategies to ensure a seamless supply chain. This enables the company to meet both immediate and long-term steel requirements, catering to the diverse needs of various industries.
1965
Incorporation
Incorporation of Steel Plate and Sections Limited, based in Birmingham. Th founder was Ralph Robbins. The focus of the company was to supply structural steels to the energy sector.
2002
Acquisition
SPS acquired the assets of M Taylor Steels and moved head office from Birmingham city centre to Minworth Sutton Coldfield.
2007
Stemcor
SPS became part of the STEMCOR Group. Chairman Julian Robbins retired with immediate effect whilst Mark Robbins remained as MD through an agreed handover period, eventually leaving the business in 2009 to end the founding family’s involvement.
2018
Acquisition
SPS brought out of Stemcor group, the ownership of the company was the result of partnership between the long serving CEO of SPS Andrew Jones’ holding company and investment from the Breal capital group.
2020
Acquisition
Entire share capital of SPS was acquired by Barclay & Mathieson Ltd, therefore being re-branded as ‘SPS a division of Barclay & Mathieson Ltd’
2022
The Barclay & Mathieson Steel Group (B&M Group) acquired by Marubeni – Itochu Steel Inc. (MISI)