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Current and expected effect of raw materials increases to Cold Rolled prices
Predicting price increases and the effect of increases is becoming ever more difficult. What should the construction industry expect?
May 2010

Miners push raw material prices up
If reports are to be believed, we should brace ourselves for the arrival of high steel prices over the coming months.
March 2010

Greenshoots? UK steel construction survey reveals
Our recently conducted Steel Construction Industry - Market Trends & Trading Conditions Survey has provided some intersting results. I have analysed the results to provide my own commentry of how the sector is coping now in these recessive times and what may happen in the coming months and years.
February 2010

Reflecting on 2009 and Looking Forward to 2010
Whilst I believe it is important to be realistic and face up to what 2009's economic downturn has brought, it is also important to look back and see how over the past year, as organisations, we have reacted, developed and improved.
December 2009

Albion Polycoat Profile
In a quest to continually innovate solutions and improve our cold rolled manufactured products, Albion are pleased to offer the new Albion Polycoat Profile, a Pre-Coated Polyester Section.
October 2009

Steel Coil Price Increases Announced
With depressed demand and falling prices, the last thing anybody would expect is talk of substancial increases to steel coils. It is however a potential reality.
August 2009

Recent Steel Price Movement - Temporary or Permanent?
The price of steel has been a major topic of discussion this year. Back in February I discussed how market conditions were affecting steel prices, now I return to the subject and review the consequences to the steel construction industry.
August 2009

After the Economic Storm, is Confidence Returning?
I would like to thank all those who recently participated in our online poll. Forward planning is always challenging, however, with this information we can respond and implement action plans feeling more prepared.
June 2009

Economy or Speed and Simplicity of Assembly On Site
The same Purlin and Rail solutions, the same method of erection for cold rolled solutions and the same end product, yet quite different attitudes between Mainland UK and Northern and Southern Ireland.
May 2009

Saving Valuable Time by Phasing Purlin and Rail Requirements on Larger Projects
Use Albion Sections Online Marking system and Cam Data Software to save time. Phase your Purlin and rail requirements on larger projects with numerous mark numbers.
April 2009

If your Competitors Drop the Ball, are you Equipped to Save the Day and not Make the Same Mistakes?
Most industries have been adversely affected by the world wide economic downturn. With cutting costs becoming a necessity, are businesses cutting costs in the right areas & for the right reasons?
April 2009

Win with the Winners
With interest rates being at an all time low and a 'bag a bargain' mentality, will money begin to flow into the housing market stimulating other forms of spending?
March 2009

Steel Prices Where Next, and at What Cost?
Today's state of trade is interesting to say the least, unfortunately in a particularly uncomfortable way. So what does the future of steel prices hold?
February 2009

John Jones Profile

John joined Albion Sections in January 1995, initially working within the internal sales function.

During his time at Albion Sections, John has held various positions including Sales Manager and Sales Director before taking the helm as Managing Director in 2005.


John has gained a successful track record, overseeing all Sales, Production, Customer Relations and General Management activities at Albion Sections.


John has made a major contribution to Albion Sections' business growth, spearheading and driving investment, and leading a number of major projects to develop Albion Sections capacity, products and services.

Most recently John has headed Albion's expansion into Lisburn, Northern Ireland, with plans ahead to further increase market share using an added value philosophy.


John has a successful track record in Product Innovation and Development, providing customers with the highest quality and cost effective products and solutions.

A champion of excellence in Customer Service and Delivery, John has successfully lowered the business' average delivery time to 5 days.


John has become a well known and respected member of the steel construction industry, successfully playing his part in the development of services provided to assist the steel construction industry as it strives to place itself as the preferred method of construction.


John's blog has been introduced as a platform to pose thoughts and questions of interest to our industry.



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