You need to get a batch of parts made for a big client order. Outsourcing is the natural choice - it’s efficient and it’s cost effective - but it comes with risks of its own. Find out the three common problems that could hold up your plans, and how to avoid them...
READ MOREYou might think that outsourcing overseas is the right way to go, but savvy businesses are now choosing suppliers closer to home. Find out why you should work with a UK manufacturer instead...
READ MOREWe don’t just do small-scale sheet metal fabrication: here are three Steelplan Products projects on a supersized scale, from cross country rail projects to the big screen...
READ MOREThere's a lot more to choosing an outsource partner than just getting the best price for the project. Building the right relationship is key: here’s how to go about choosing the right supplier for you...
READ MOREInstant quotes might be quick and convenient, but they can also have their downsides. We examine the risks of a 'quote and go' approach to outsourcing, and show you how Steelplan Products could have the solution...
READ MOREIf you were at Glastonbury last month, chances are you were too busy sinking in the mud to notice Steelplan Products' contribution to the Pyramid Stage, so take a look now at the part our products play in the entertainment industry...
READ MORESingle vendor sourcing has a whole host of benefits, but it isn’t always the most secure or flexible solution for your supply chain. While forging a strong relationship with a single supplier generally improves bargaining power and streamlines collaboration, it can leave your supply chain vulnerable and prevent rapid growth.
READ MOREIt’s easy to be bowled over by fantastic rates offered by offshore suppliers and for some businesses, offshore arrangements really do offer the most affordable, reliable solution. Lower overheads in Asian countries, in particular, have made manufacturers in China and Taiwan ‘go-to’ suppliers for metal and plastic components.
READ MOREWe supply a fully finished range of products for a manufacturer of 4x4 accessories and upgrades. The high-specification sheet metal components are produced and finished to a high standard, to withstand heavy wear and tear on (or off) the road.
READ MORESteelplan Products specialise in precision sheet metal fabrication, assembly and finishing.
Our industrial expertise is second to none. For over thirty years we’ve created bespoke sheet metal parts for our clients, supplying everything from small run requests to large industrial orders.
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Cleveland Road
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire HP2 7EY
United Kingdom
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