A business with a reputation for delivering high-quality steel
products is expanding its operations and extending its
headquarters with support from the Welsh Government.
Kiernan Structural Steel Ltd is making a £1.4million investment
in its headquarters in Llandrindod Wells. This will strengthen
its capacity, helping it to meet evolving market demands and
maximize growth opportunities.
The project will create 39 new jobs, including five
apprenticeships, and safeguard a further 24 positions, with
£140,000 in funding from the Welsh Government.
The business currently supplies products to a diverse range of
sectors, from construction and infrastructure, to manufacturing
and pharmaceutical.
The investment will add in-house capability for heat
resistant spray painting, much of which is currently
sub-contracted to sites in Scunthorpe and Southampton.
Frank and Dolores Kiernan, Directors at Kiernan Structural Steel
(Wales) Ltd, said:
"Expanding our operations in Llandrindod Wells reflects our
commitment to not only strengthening our capacity but also to
supporting the Welsh economy and meeting the needs of our
customers across the UK.
“This investment allows us to build upon our reputation for
delivering high-quality steel products by bringing more of our
specialised services in-house, reducing costs and environmental
impact, and creating valuable jobs and training opportunities for
local talent.
“We're excited to continue our journey of growth with the backing
of the Welsh Government and look forward to serving the Welsh and
greater UK region with even greater efficiency and innovation."
The Welsh Government's Economy Futures Fund supports businesses
to invest, grow and build the Welsh economy.
Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, , said:
“Kiernan Structural Steel has invested more than £5m in its Welsh
operation since 2021.
“It's latest investment will create and safeguard well-paid jobs,
retaining value in Wales, and reduce the companies carbon
footprint related to transport.
“We will always support businesses in Wales which are committed
to growth, fair work, employee health and skills, and
decarbonisation.”
