Scunthorpe Engineering Ltd (formerly Caparo Wire)

About

Caparo Wire (now part of British Steel’s wire rod operations) is a Scunthorpe-based steel wire rod and engineering steel manufacturer. The company produces wire rod, plain and deformed bar products for construction, automotive, wire drawing and general engineering applications from continuous casting and rolling operations. The Scunthorpe facility supplies structural steel wire, bar and rod products to UK and European customers with full traceability.

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Location

PO Box 96, Brigg Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 1BP

Frequently Asked Questions

What information should I prepare before making an enquiry?

A brief description of what you are trying to solve, along with any existing documentation and key deadlines, will allow Scunthorpe Engineering Ltd (formerly Caparo Wire) to respond with specifics rather than general information.

What types of projects do you typically work on?

Scunthorpe Engineering Ltd (formerly Caparo Wire) works across a range of Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Casting & Forging projects, typically serving clients in industrial, manufacturing and engineering sectors. Sizes range from one-off feasibility studies through to ongoing retained contracts.

What is your minimum order quantity?

Minimum order quantities at Scunthorpe Engineering Ltd (formerly Caparo Wire) vary depending on the manufacturing process and material. The team handles low-volume and prototype work as well as production runs, with pricing that reflects the quantity involved.

Are your prices fixed or do they vary by project?

Pricing at Scunthorpe Engineering Ltd (formerly Caparo Wire) is agreed before work begins and is tailored to the project. The team is transparent about how costs are calculated and will flag any scope changes promptly.

How do you ensure quality on every project?

Every project at Scunthorpe Engineering Ltd (formerly Caparo Wire) follows a structured process with defined checkpoints, documented deliverables and client review stages. The team's ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification means these processes are independently audited regularly.