Barrett Steel Has Acquired the Trade and Assets of Aartee Bright Bar Limited’s distribution

27 March 2023

Barrett Steel, the largest steel stockholder in the UK, are pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition of the Aartee Bright Bar distribution sites and Bright Bar facility (27th March 2023).
The acquisition encompasses Aartee Bright Bar Limited’s distribution business, located in Rugby, Bolton, Newport and Southampton, and its Bright Bar facility operating out of Willenhall, as well as Aartee Bright Bar Property Limited’s freehold and leasehold interests at these sites.
 
The acquired sites will now trade as Barrett Engineering Steel Rugby, Barrett Engineering Steel Bolton, Barrett Engineering Steel Newport and Barrett Engineering Steel South.   
 
The move has seen Barrett Steel welcome 173 new employees to their Group, helping to secure jobs in the UK steel industry.
 
Today’s acquisition sees the growth of the 6th generation family steel businesses network to 35 locations across the UK, and provides Barrett Steel with an ideal base to further service and support customers in the Midlands, the South West, the North West and Wales.
 
Chief Executive Officer, Andy Warcup commented today: “This acquisition will add to the strength and capabilities of our existing Engineering Steel businesses so that we are able to deliver exceptional service to our customers. We are excited to welcome the Aartee team to our Group”.
 
 
Press please contact: 
Andy Warcup, Chief Executive Officer, Barrett Steel Limited -
andy.warcup@barrettsteel.com 
 
Hannah Freudenberg, Head of Brand, Barrett Steel Limited -
hannah.freudenberg@barrettsteel.com
 
Barrett Steel Has Acquired the Trade and Assets of Aartee Bright Bar Limited’s distribution

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