Consultation on UK Best Available Techniques for preventing or minimising impacts on the environment from industry
Section 2: The ferrous metals processing (forming) sector
Background
The ferrous metals processing (forming) sector uses various manufacturing techniques including hot rolling, cold rolling and wire drawing. Information on the different manufacturing activities relevant to the UK are described in the Best Available Techniques Reference Document for the Ferrous Metals Processing Industry.
Products derived from these processes include rolled flat products such as strips and heavy plates, long products such as rails and bars, as well as tubes.
Overview of regulated installations in the UK
In 2023, the ferrous metals processing (forming) sector had 21 permitted installations in the UK. 13 located in England, 7 in Wales and 1 in Scotland.
The majority of the industry sector is covered by hot rolling mill activities, some of which are part of wider integrated iron and steel works. Other activities include wire drawing sites and cold rolling activities.
UK BATC for the Ferrous metals processing (forming) industry
UK BATC Ferrous Metals Processing Industry (Forming) formal draft