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Selecting the right fencing for Multi Use Games Areas

Published on March 28th, 2022
With more new housing proposals and urban regeneration projects taking place each year, the emphasis on access to play and recreation facilities has grown. Whilst Local Authorities and Housing Associations seek to offer facilities such as play areas and sport courts for various sports, finding enough space to incorporate a multitude of sports is challenging irrespective of the financial implications.Proving to be a popular choice with local authorities and contractors is the installation of MUGA courts. A Multi Use Games Area offers children …
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MUGA Fencing

Benefits of a Prefabricated Structure

Published on December 14th, 2021
Over the last 10 years, projects involving prefabricated structures have become more commonplace in the construction industry. Whilst in previous years it was considered to be a low cost method to mass produce high volumes of products, these days prefabricated products in the construction industry offer an entirely different range of benefits to a project.When design and site conditions permit we strive to provide a pre build service in our dedicated assembly bays. This service offers installers & contractors a range of benefits that can …
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Steelway Prefabricated structures

Steelway Rail – GWR Speartop fencing

Published on August 31st, 2021
For many years we have been producing quality products serving the specialist needs of Britain’s historic railway environments. One such product is the familiar GWR Speartop fencing traditionally seen on platforms and approach roads across the company’s network. Much of the original fencing is now around 120 years old but is still recognised as a typical component of the traditional railway scene. As more and more emphasis on sensitive developments within listed environments has become the norm, we have taken the opportunity to invest …
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Steelway Rail – GWR Speartop fencing

Adapting products for customer requests

Published on July 28th, 2021
In the Brickhouse division our fabricated access covers are hand made using a combination of traditional fabrication techniques, combined with the latest Laser cutting technology and CNC multi axis press brake machines. Due to the handmade nature of our products we are able to provide an unrivalled service particularly for accommodating bespoke requests.This Hybrid Defender recently went out to a happy customer. The unit had the added benefit that the middle hinged covers can be fully removed as requested by the client due to the chamber …
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Defender Access Cover

Passing on a legacy: New Management to take us into our 100th Year

Published on July 12th, 2021
Founded in the 1920’s at the Queensgate Works site in Wolverhampton by C.W. Goodyear Steelway has a long-standing heritage. Our new owners are keen to build on the established legacy of the Steelway brand.The future looks bright for us here at Steelway. The new owners are looking to build on the excellent base of long serving staff members and have already begun an employment drive. With a focus on developing existing skill sets they are recruiting new staff including Senior CAD Technician’s and Project managers to service exciting new …
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