Galvanizing Steel for Life
With over 150 years of expertise
Working Across all Sectors
Wedge Group galvanizing have knowledge and expertise of working across many sectors.
Hot Dip Galvanizing, with its winning combination of long-lasting protection, ease of application and sustainability, is the finish of choice for many industries across the globe including; construction, manufacturing, infrastructure and agriculture.
The Benefits of Galvanizing Steel
Hot dip galvanizing has, for many decades, been widely recognised – as well as proven – to be the most effective and reliable way to protect steel from corrosion in a variety of industries and outdoor environments.
There are numerous benefits to hot dip galvanizing, the most significant of which is its ability to dramatically extend the lifetime of steel products in a range of environments; particularly important since an estimated 4% of the world’s GDP is lost each year through corrosion.
Galvanizing’s ability to prolong a product’s lifetime make it highly cost-effective, since little or no maintenance is required – giving hot dip galvanizing the lowest overall cost compared to other protective steel coatings.
Sustainability is also a key focus for the galvanizing industry, specifically in terms of recyclability. Hot dip galvanizing produces minimal waste, as any excess zinc will remain in the zinc bath and subsequently be re-used. This is made possible through the non-ferrous properties of the zinc itself which enable it to be reused again and again without any loss of its physical or chemical constitution.
Additionally, because hot dip galvanizing takes place after a product has already been fabricated, the steel is coated with a tough and abrasion-resistant zinc coating both externally and internally. This means the steel product arrives on site ready for immediate use. No further site surface preparation, painting, touch up or inspection is necessary, and installation can begin immediately – thus accelerating the construction time.
Key Stats
14
Plants
Wedge Group Galvanizing are the largest UK galvanizing organisation with 14 plants strategically placed throughout the UK
16
Baths
We have 16 class 1 galvanizing baths throughout our plants which are all lead free
29m
Steel Lengths
We have the largest galvanizing bath in the UK at 21m long – enabling us to galvanize structural steel up to 29m in length. We also have a dedicated spin galvanizing plant.
100
Vehicle Fleet
We have a fleet of over 100 vehicles which can collect and deliver your steel – we can also deliver straight to site.
Latest News From Wedge
- Galvanizers Donate to War Memorial GardenThanks to a combined community effort, the Bilston War Memorial has been tended to, allowing for it to flourish for the future.
- Chairman of UK Galvanizers Awarded Industry AccoladeAn impressive contribution to his industry has seen the Executive Chairman of a UK company scoop a prestigious accolade.
- Leading Galvanizing Business Recognised in Their Commitment to the CommunityThanks 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.