Steel plant.

One of the country’s most advanced steel centres, following an allicance between Lye Steel and H. F. Spencer. The photograph shows a Bronx Slitting Line.

The article concerns the steel iondustry in the West Midlands. Bilston Steelworks, Patent Shaft, Round Oak and Lloyds at Wednesbury are mentioned. The photograph shows steel shot for blast cleaning being packed.

The firm announced that the works was due to shut, blaming losses, and said it was not connected with a national steel strike. The Laird Group and British Steel are mentioned.

The proposed dismantling of a crane by Tarmac, the new owners of the site,was condemned by the Labour Party, including Spring Vale Labour Councillor Alan Garner.

Demolition experts preparing the works chimney for felling. The article mentions the firm Marple and Gillott from Sheffield who were planning to fell the giant blast furnace Elizabeth.

The firm was contributing to the recovery of oil from the North Sea. The photograph shows Bill Church (left) with Pete Corfield (second left) and Boris Lamb, watching flame finishing.

Warehouse.

New strapping unit used at a new steel coil centre.

Site plan.