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Hadley Group has bought EWS (Manufacturing) Ltd in a move that reaffirms the group’s commitment to the construction, automotive, industrial and agriculture markets with advanced cold rolled steel technology, in the UK and internationally,

Hadley Group has offered innovative steel solutions with real world applications since it was established in 1964, with expertise and manufacturing capabilities in advanced cold rolled steel technology.

EWS produces in excess of 25 million metres of cold rollformed sections annually at its manufacturing site in Wolverhampton. Hadley said EWS is recognised as a market leader in Window and Door Steel Reinforcement and also has core strengths in other construction market products. The manufacturer will now form part of Hadley Group’s global chain of manufacturing locations, complementing the company’s growing reach.

“I am delighted to confirm the addition of EWS into the Hadley Group,” said Hadley Group CEO Stewart Towe. “The company greatly complements our wide range of value added construction products. We look forward to supporting EWS as they continue to progress in the markets they serve.

“With the support of the wider Hadley Group, EWS will continue to operate as usual with no changes to the manufacturing or delivery aspects of the business. Neither will there be any change to commercial service agreements currently in place. EWS will continue to operate as a stand-alone business with the added support of Hadley Group as and when required.”

Hadley Group is a world leader in advanced cold rolled steel technology, with manufacturing facilities in Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, and more than 700 employees worldwide. EWS employs 70 people at its 90,000 sq ft factory based in Wolverhampton. The company offers a range of material specifications, including pre-galvanised, hot-rolled, cold rolled and stainless in a range of thicknesses dependent on application.