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The steel industry was already navigating trade measures, environmental requirements and regulatory changes before the latest wave of policy shifts arrived. New UK import quotas and the upcoming Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism( CBAM) add further considerations for manufacturers, distributors and customers. These changes are driving many to reassess sourcing strategies, supply chain resilience and long-term purchasing decisions.
As quotas, tariffs, carbon reporting requirements, and sustainability targets become increasingly intertwined, purchasing decisions are no longer based solely on specification, availability and price. Customers are looking for partners that can help them understand risk, maintain security of supply, and navigate a more complex operating environment. Capital Coated Steel( Capital) stands at the center of those conversations.
Founded in 1972 and still family-owned, Capital has an operational capacity in excess of 40,000 metric tons each year, supplying pre-finished steel to customers across construction, manufacturing and engineering markets. Its position as the UK’ s only Tata Steel Colorcoat ® accredited distributor places it close to both steel production and end-use applications. This provides Commercial Director Jonathan Wilson and Manufacturing Director Simon Nurse with a unique perspective on market developments, sourcing challenges and customer priorities.
The current environment highlights the market’ s increasing complexity. Steel buyers now weigh regulations, carbon impacts, product availability and trade policy in addition to traditional factors like specification and cost.“ The headlines are really about the quotas, which are the
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