What Cleveland Steel & Tubes does

Cleveland Steel & Tubes Ltd. is a UK-based steel tube stockholder and distributor headquartered at Dalton Industrial Estate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, established in 1973. The company holds 84,000 tonnes of steel tube stock at a 100-acre facility, with products spanning outer diameters from 42mm to 2,500mm and wall thicknesses from 2.6mm to 184mm. Stock is split into two categories: Certified/Prime material (40%, purchased directly from steel producers with full mill test certification and traceability) and Uncertified/Non Prime material (mills' over-rolling, second-quality material, and surplus from completed oil & gas and infrastructure projects). Cleveland Steel & Tubes is a founder member of the multinational Bianco Group, which provides access to over 250,000 tonnes of inventory across more than 20 stockholding, distribution, processing and trading companies in Europe, North America, and the Middle East, with the broader group employing over 840 people and serving over 80,000 customers worldwide.

The company operates a vertical go-to-market combining technical field sales (a seven-person UK Sales team plus a European & International sales division), inside sales, an online self-service stock search portal, and a worldwide network of hauliers and shipping agents that it is actively expanding through international commission agents. On-site fabrication services include cutting via five automatic band saws (up to 1,280mm OD) and flame cutting (up to 2,500mm OD), fully coded welding including sub-arc welding for extended lengths up to 30m+, shot blasting, and painting, supported by UKAS-accredited independent testing arrangements with Lloyds Register, DNV, and Bureau Veritas. End markets include civil engineering & construction, oil & gas exploration & processing, mining & tunnelling, marine piling, renewable energy & power utilities, rail, defence, and sports & leisure, with named reference projects spanning the London Eye, the 2012 London Olympic Stadium, Wimbledon Centre Court No. 1, Wood Wharf at Canary Wharf, and the Hunterston Wind Turbine.

Revenue derives from one-time unit sales of Certified/Prime and Uncertified/Non Prime steel tube stock supplemented by value-added fabrication, testing, certification, logistics, and storage services. Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure; the business model emphasizes cost reduction, lead-time reduction, and a sustainability narrative claiming up to 96% carbon emissions reduction through reuse of surplus steel. Cleveland Steel & Tubes holds ISO 9001:2015, CE Factory Production Control, SCCS UKAS 021, RISQS, and National Highways Sector Scheme certifications, which together underpin access to regulated end markets such as rail, highways, and large public infrastructure.

Name

Cleveland Steel & Tubes

Legal name

Cleveland Steel & Tubes Ltd.

Website

https://cleveland-steel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cleveland Steel & Tubes is a UK-based steel tube stockholder and fabricator, founded in 1973, holding 84,000 tonnes of Certified and surplus steel tubes at its 100-acre North Yorkshire facility. It supplies civil engineering, oil & gas, marine, mining, renewable energy, rail, and construction buyers worldwide through technical sales, an online stock portal, and the Bianco Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel tube stockholding and distribution

NAICS

Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (33121), Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (331210)

SIC

Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Pipe & Tube Manufacturing (Seamless & Welded OCTG/Line Pipe/Structural Tube) (IMAKABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pipes & Tubing (Metal, Plastic & Composite) (IMADALAC)

Keywords

• Steel tube stockholder
• Welded steel tubes
• Steel pipe fabrication
• Surplus steel supply
• Structural steel distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Thirsk

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Steel Tube Sales: Primary revenue from sale of steel tubes from stock holding. Products divided into Certified/Prime (with producer test certification, purchased from steel producers) and Uncertified/Non Prime (mills over rolling, second quality, surplus from projects). Stock ranges from 42mm to 2500mm OD, wall thicknesses from 2.6mm to 184mm.
2. Fabrication Services: On-site services including cutting, welding, shot blasting, painting, worldwide logistics and storage facilities. Sub arc welding for extended lengths up to 30m+. Revenue from value-added processing of steel tubes.
3. Testing and Certification: Independent testing and analysis before despatch using UKAS approved laboratories. Third party inspection available through companies like Lloyds, DNV, Bureau Veritas. Testing options include chemical analysis, UTS testing, Charpy impact tests, ultrasonic, magnetic particle and radiography.
4. Surplus Material Purchasing: Buying surplus steel tube stock or redundant pipes from across the globe. Revenue model involves acquiring surplus material at competitive prices and reselling from inventory.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cleveland Steel & Tubes is a steel tube stockholder and fabrication services provider that holds 84,000 tonnes of Certified/Prime and Uncertified/Non Prime steel tube material at its 100-acre North Yorkshire facility. It supplies long-welded, spirally welded, and seamless steel tubes in sizes from 42mm to 2,500mm OD, with on-site value-added processing including cutting, welding, shot blasting, painting, and independent testing and certification. Customers span construction, oil and gas, marine, mining, rail, defence, and renewable energy sectors worldwide.

Product overview

Cleveland Steel & Tubes operates as a steel tube stockholder and fabrication services provider. Their core product offering consists of Certified/Prime steel tubes (with full mill certification and traceability) and Uncertified/Non Prime surplus material (cost-effective alternatives aligned with circular economy principles). They maintain 84,000 tonnes of stock at their 100-acre North Yorkshire facility. Supporting the core stock offering, they provide comprehensive on-site fabrication services including cutting, welding, shot blasting, and coating. An online stock search platform enables customers to locate materials by specification. As part of the multinational Bianco Group, customers have access to over 250,000 tonnes of material across the group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certified / Prime Steel Tube Stock
• Uncertified / Non Prime Steel Tube Stock Cost-effective surplus steel tube stock including mill overrollings, second-quality material, and unused surplus from completed oil and gas or construction projects, available with independent test reports on request. Aligned with circular economy principles, it offers significantly reduced lead times and competitive pricing versus newly milled Certified/Prime material for construction and infrastructure projects.
• Steel Tube Cutting Services Value-added cutting service using five automatic band saws capable of cutting tubes up to 1,280mm OD with tolerances of +/-3mm, and flame cutting up to 2,500mm OD with tolerances of 0/+15mm. Custom tolerances available by prior arrangement, delivered to construction, infrastructure, and process industry customers.
• Shot Blasting and Painting Services Surface preparation and coating service using two automatic shot blasting machines handling up to 914mm OD (larger sizes manually blasted if required) and paint spraying facilities stocking commonly specified paints. Delivers tubes ready to install for construction, marine, and infrastructure customers.
• Welding and Fabrication Services Sub-arc welding service producing extended tube lengths up to 30m and beyond 50m by circumferential welds, performed by fully coded welders. Independent inspectors carry out random quality checks throughout the year. Targets customers needing longer lengths than the standard 4.5m to 15m random stock range for construction, piling, and infrastructure projects.
• Independent Testing and Certification Services Independent testing service using UKAS approved laboratories, covering chemical analysis, ultimate tensile strength (yield, tensile, elongation), and Charpy impact tests, with ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and radiography available on request. Third-party inspection available through Lloyds Register, DNV, and Bureau Veritas, giving construction, oil and gas, rail, highways, and defence buyers audit-ready certification on stock material.
• Online Stock Search System Self-service online tool that lets customers search current steel tube stock by outer diameter and/or wall thickness, showing exact specification matches and similar dimensions available as economically attractive alternatives. Enables direct enquiry into the sales team for matched stock.
• Worldwide Logistics and Storage Services Storage and distribution service offering on-site storage areas for orders awaiting call-off, and global delivery through experienced hauliers and shipping agents handling items from small cut pieces to lengths up to 30m by road. Supports the company's worldwide supply to construction, infrastructure, and process industry customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 96% carbon emissions reduction when using surplus/repurposed pipes compared to newly milled steel
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bianco GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCleveland Steel & Tubes is a founder member of the multinational Bianco Group, which has been operating in Europe, North America and the Middle East for over 60 years. The Group is made up of over 20 steel stockholding, distribution, processing and trading companies. Cleveland Steel & Tubes has access to over 250,000 tonnes of material in stock within the group.
• UK Green Building CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCleveland Steel & Tubes is a Programme Partner to the UK Green Building Council, supporting sustainable building practices through the use of repurposed steel.
• Worldwide Logistics PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of hauliers and shipping agents with many years experience of moving steel safely worldwide.
• BCSA (British Constructional Steelwork Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCleveland Steel & Tubes is a member of the British Constructional Steelwork Association, the industry's representative body.
• Steel for LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCleveland Steel & Tubes is a sponsor of Steel for Life, an initiative promoting steel in construction.
• Supply Chain Sustainability SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCleveland Steel & Tubes is a member of the Supply Chain Sustainability School, supporting sustainability education in construction supply chains.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Tata Steel: One of the world's largest integrated steel producers with significant tube and pipe manufacturing operations across Europe and globally. Directly competes with Cleveland Steel & Tubes in supplying large-diameter welded tubes to construction, infrastructure, and energy customers.
• Tenaris: Global leader in seamless and welded steel pipe manufacturing for energy, industrial, and construction applications. Comparable to Cleveland in target markets (oil & gas, construction, infrastructure) but operating as a primary manufacturer rather than stockholder/distributor.
• Vallourec: Premium tubular solutions provider serving energy (OCTG, line pipe) and industrial markets globally. Comparable to Cleveland in serving oil & gas and infrastructure customers with steel tubes, but at a much larger scale and as a primary producer.
• Voestalpine: Major European steel and steel tube producer with extensive product range including welded tubes for construction, automotive, and industrial applications. Directly overlaps with Cleveland's European customer base in construction and infrastructure.
• Salzgitter AG (Mannesmann): European steel producer with the Mannesmann line pipe and tube business, supplying HFI-welded, seamless, and spiral-welded pipes for energy, construction, and industrial use. Closely comparable product mix to Cleveland Steel & Tubes' stock range.
• Tubacex: Spanish-based specialist manufacturer of seamless stainless steel tubes and high-alloy tubes serving energy, chemical, and industrial markets. Comparable to Cleveland's premium and certified tube offering, though focused on stainless rather than carbon steel.
• SSAB: Nordic specialty steel producer (including high-strength and wear-resistant grades) with tube and pipe products. Comparable to Cleveland's stockholding of higher-grade materials for demanding applications such as construction and mining.
• thyssenkrupp Steel: Major European integrated steelmaker offering a wide range of steel products including tubes for construction and industrial applications. Overlaps with Cleveland's customer base across European construction and infrastructure projects.
• Benteler International: Global steel processor and manufacturer with a substantial steel tube division serving automotive, construction, and industrial markets. Comparable in serving construction and infrastructure customers with welded steel tubes.
• Maruichi Stainless Tube: Major Asian-based stainless steel tube manufacturer with global distribution. Comparable to Cleveland's role as a specialty tube distributor/stockholder serving international industrial customers, though focused on stainless rather than carbon steel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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