Finance deal will support company鈥檚 operations in UK and India
Structural steel group Severfield-Rowen has negotiated a new 拢50m credit facility designed to support growth in its UK business and investment in its expanding Indian operations.
Royal Bank of Scotland and Yorkshire Bank are providing the revolving finance deal on a five year basis, from 11 November 2011 to November 2016.
The facility replaces a previous 拢40m deal which was scheduled to expire in March 2013.
Severfield-Rowen, which is erecting Anish Kapoor鈥檚 AreclorMittal Orbit, said it was on track to achieve its productivity targets for 2012.
In a trading update for the period to 16 November 2011, the market-leading firm confirmed it has a healthy UK order book of 拢230m, and that its debt levels remain in line with expectations.
Despite this, the recent collapse of two competitors has reminded Severfield-Rowen of the need to plan on the basis of subdued demand and tight pricing.
JSW Severfield Structures Ltd (JSSL) has seen impressive demand in India, where it has an order book of 拢61m.
The firm views prospects in the region as very positive, citing a 鈥渟trong presence and reputation鈥, and expressed confidence in its factory output levels and steel supply chain.
Kevin Campbell was recently appointed as new head of operations at JSSL鈥檚 plant, and will aim to sustain the continuous improvement in manufacturing volumes.
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