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A special sculpture was unveiled on 13th December to honour Wolverhampton Wanderers FC’s historic role in European Championship history, with one of the children who attended the 1954 match and now Chairman of a local firm invited to the unveiling ceremony.

A Glasgow-based galvanizing company has supported a local craftsman in future-proofing a bespoke garden feature.

At the Midlands Family Business Awards, which took place on Thursday 3rd October at Athena in Leicester, Willenhall-based Wedge Group Galvanizing Ltd was presented with the Highly Commended award for its investment in the future, their journey to net zero, and giving back to both employees and local communities.

Nottinghamshire-based Worksop Galvanizing Ltd, part of Wedge Group Galvanizing Ltd, recently purchased a brand-new Straddle Loader, which is set to revolutionise plant operations and customer experience.

Less than a week after his 50th birthday, Chris Reay, who works as ICT Manager at Wedge Group Galvanizing Ltd, is participating in the Great North Run, then climbing the Yorkshire Three Peaks (aiming to complete it in less than 12 hours) just days later on a mission to raise funds for children with additional needs and disabilities.

Thanks to community support – including both a local manufacturer and a galvanizing firm – a commemorative plaque will take pride of place at Lavenham Airfield.

A local family-run fabrication and welding company has combined artistic excellence and natural beauty to create a stunning centrepiece for a West Lothian high street.

Committed to protecting the future of their community, East Anglian Galvanizing Ltd (part of Wedge Group Galvanizing Ltd), is beginning a ten-year sponsorship of their local sports pavilion, in partnership with Sawtry Parish Council.

Wedge Group Galvanizing Ltd plants took part in the Galvanizers Association’s Open Day on Thursday 26th September, welcoming over 250 individuals to witness in real-time the art of galvanizing, learn about its long-term benefits, and see examples of its use in a wide variety of projects.

Nigel Barnett, Artist-Blacksmith at Fransham Forge Norfolk, was commissioned to create a bespoke sheep sculpture by local property developers, Abel Homes, to take pride of place within their brand-new housing project in Watton. 

Wedge Group Galvanizing Ltd has been shortlisted in the Sustainability category of the Midlands Family Business Awards, thanks to their commitment to investing in the future, their journey to net zero, and giving back to both employees and their local communities.

A West Midlands-based business has supported a renowned local artist in his latest venture – to galvanize the arts and events future for the Wolverhampton community.

Luke Perry joined Matt Lloyd and Giovanni Uche to create and install a series of four sculptures in the Chapel Ash underpass in Wolverhampton, each representing a subject chosen by the local community.

Worksop Galvanizing joined forces with Billington Structures, BDP, and Kier Construction, to complete the state-of-the-art transport project, commissioned by Gloucestershire City Council.

B.E. Wedge Ltd, part of national Wedge Group Galvanizing Ltd, assisted with future-proofing leak-sealing pipe connectors for a project in Texas, USA.

As part of our ongoing mission to become a truly sustainable business, we have successfully become completely Chromium Trioxide free.

Thanks to a combined community effort, the Bilston War Memorial has been tended to, allowing for it to flourish for the future.

An impressive contribution to his industry has seen the Executive Chairman of a UK company scoop a prestigious accolade.

Thanks to their investment into restoring a formerly derelict building that sits within the heart of the Willenhall community, a leading galvanizing business has been recognised by The Victorian Society.

A brilliantly unique fantasy piece of art has been preserved for decades, thanks to a Hull-based galvanizing firm.

Two local businesses have joined forces to create a permanent place in history for three local heroes.

North Yorkshire-based artist blacksmith has partnered with a galvanizing firm to preserve a memorial sculpture, ensuring it remains a fitting tribute for the community to visit for many years to come.

Two businesses have collaborated on a recent project, to support construction students in the area to enhance real-life work experience.

An iconic new footbridge installed in Newham, East London, has been protected for future generations to enjoy thanks to the unique vision of designer Thomas Randall-Page.

A glossy green and very keen new recruit in the form of 13.5 tonne flatbed trailer ‘Little Ed’ has been welcomed to the team at Wednesfield-based Edward Howell Galvanizers to help ease the transport challenges currently faced by many of their local customers.