P&D Northern Steels is a trusted, family owned steel stockholder with a proud heritage dating back to 1972. Based in Oldham, Greater Manchester, we bring over five decades of experience to the steel industry, offering a comprehensive in house steel cutting service for plates across a wide range of thicknesses.
Our reputation has been built on reliability, technical expertise, and a genuine commitment to customer satisfaction. From small fabrication workshops to major infrastructure projects, we work with clients across the UK to deliver the right steel, at the right price, right when it’s needed.
As a long established steel stockholder, we understand that every order is unique. Whether you need a single plate or a large bulk supply, our dedicated team of industry experts is ready to assist. We’ll ensure you receive the best grade, cut, and finish to suit your exact application.
Get in touch today for a competitive quote and a personalised service that puts your project first.
High-Quality Steel Products
As one of the UK’s leading steel stockists, we take pride in supplying an extensive range of premium steel products, carefully sourced to meet the highest industry standards.
We partner with trusted global mills and suppliers to ensure every item we deliver offers strength, consistency, and long-term performance. Our stock includes:
- Pressure vessel Steel – designed for high pressure environments, ideal for manufacturing boilers, tanks, and storage vessels.
- Structural Steel – versatile and durable, used in the construction of buildings, bridges, and industrial frameworks.
- Offshore Steel – formulated to withstand harsh marine environments and corrosion from saltwater exposure.
- High Carbon Steel – offering exceptional hardness and tensile strength, perfect for tools, machinery, and wear components.
- Wear Plate – Abrasion Resistant Steel – engineered for demanding conditions such as mining, quarrying, and material handling.
- Weathering Steel – known for its protective oxide layer, reducing maintenance costs for outdoor structures.
- High Strength Steel – providing superior strength to weight ratios for heavy duty engineering and transport applications.
Common Applications for Steel Plate
A steel plate is one of the most versatile and essential materials in modern engineering and fabrication. Its strength, durability, and adaptability make it suitable for a vast array of applications.
We stock a wide range of steel plate grades and thicknesses to meet the performance demands of multiple sectors. Whether your project requires impact resistance, corrosion protection, or weldability, our experienced team can match you with the ideal product.
We supply steel for use in:
- Heavy machinery manufacturing
- Bridge and infrastructure construction
- Oil, gas, and energy facilities
- Shipbuilding and offshore installations
- Agricultural and quarrying equipment
With our in house cutting and profiling from our trusted partners, each steel plate can be prepared to your precise specifications, ready for immediate use on site or in your fabrication workshop. This saves you time and reduces waste, keeping your project on schedule and within budget.
Fast and Reliable Service
For over more than fifty years, we’ve refined a customer first approach that combines efficiency, technical precision, and personal service.
Our streamlined systems and strong supplier relationships mean we can respond quickly to urgent orders while maintaining the highest standards of quality. We are known across the UK for our speed, reliability, and exceptional communication throughout every stage of the supply process.
We provide bespoke services across a wide range of industries, including:
- Mining: Supplying durable, abrasion resistant steel for machinery and infrastructure in demanding extraction environments.
- Offshore: Delivering corrosion resistant grades for rigs, platforms, and marine applications where resilience is vital.
- Construction: Providing structural steel and reinforcement materials that form the backbone of modern architecture
- Quarrying: Supplying high strength plate for essential equipment.
- Nuclear: Meeting stringent standards for safety and performance with traceable, certified steel.
Our clients trust us for our fast turnaround, competitive pricing, and commitment to long term relationships. Whether you require an ongoing supply or a one off delivery, we make the process seamless from quote to completion.
Exceptional Standards
At P&D Northern Steels we are renowned for our exceptional standards. Our quality certificates show that our wide range of steel products are sourced from trusted suppliers and manufactured to the highest of industry standards. Each item undergoes rigorous testing to ensure durability and reliability. As a longstanding family business our customer service is equally dedicated to providing expert guidance, with quick response times.
A Family Run Business You Can Depend On
As a proud family run business, we have remained independent since its founding in 1972. This continuity means our values haven’t changed. Reliability, honesty, and personal service remain at the heart of everything we do. Our long serving team members bring decades of experience, and many of our customers have worked with us for generations.
Being family owned allows us to make quick decisions, adapt to our customers’ needs, and maintain genuine, long term relationships built on trust. It’s this hands on approach that sets us apart from larger, less personal suppliers.
Why Choose P&D Northern Steels?
Selecting the right steel supplier isn’t just about price. It’s about partnership and trust.
Here’s why clients across the UK continue to choose us:
- Certified Quality: products that meet stringent international standards for reliability and performance.
- Expertise You Can Rely On: Our knowledgeable team offers guidance tailored to your specific project and application.
- Tailored Solutions: From specialist grades to urgent deliveries, we adapt to your needs.
- Reliable Logistics: Our strategic location and transport network ensure on time delivery throughout the UK.
- Proven Experience: Over 53 years of continuous service to the manufacturing, construction and engineering sectors.
We are proud to be more than just a supplier. We are a trusted partner helping businesses operate efficiently and safely with the highest-quality steel on the market.
Location
Conveniently located close to the M60 and M62, our Oldham site is ideally positioned to deliver steel quickly and efficiently across the UK.
Our proximity to major road networks and northern ports such as Liverpool and Hull also enables efficient export and distribution throughout Europe and worldwide. Whether your project is based in the North West, across the UK, or overseas, our logistics team ensures prompt delivery and dependable service, no matter the size or destination of your order.
Contact us today
As a leading steel stockholder in the UK, operating for more than five decades, our team is on hand to meet all your steel supply needs.To speak directly with one of our steel experts, call 01706 848811 or fill out our contact form below.
FAQs
A steel stockholder is a company that buys, stores, and supplies steel products in various grades and sizes to industries such as construction, engineering, and manufacturing. Stockholders like P&D Northern Steels often provide additional services such as cutting, testing, and certification.
Yes. Our in house cutting service allows us to cut plates to your exact specifications, saving time and minimising waste on your end.
Absolutely. While we are based in Oldham, we supply clients across the UK, including Liverpool, Leeds, and other major cities.
Our quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and regularly audited to ensure full compliance with international standards. Certified materials are supplied to EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2, with complete traceability, typically by hard stamping
For projects requiring additional verification, we can arrange full testing through an independent UKAS-accredited laboratory. Where 3.2 certification is required, testing can be witnessed by your nominated third party inspection agency. This commitment to rigorous standards ensures our steel consistently meets the performance and documentation requirements of even the most demanding industries.
We work with clients in construction, offshore energy, quarrying, mining, and nuclear sectors, as well as smaller fabrication and engineering firms.
Delivery times depend on order size and location, but thanks to our large stockholding and efficient logistics network, most orders are fulfilled quickly, often within days.
We hold a wide variety of steel plate sizes and thicknesses to suit different applications, from thinner plates for fabrication work to heavy duty plates for structural and industrial use. If you have specific dimensions in mind, our team can confirm availability or cut the material to size on request.
Yes, if needed certification can be provided on request for complete traceability. Our certificates confirm chemical composition, mechanical properties, and compliance with international standards, giving you confidence in the steel’s performance.
Absolutely. Our experienced team can advise on the best steel grade based on your project’s environment, load requirements, and performance needs. Whether you need corrosion resistance, strength, or weldability, we will help you find the right match.
Yes, our strategic location near the M60 and M62 means we can provide fast and reliable nationwide delivery. We work with trusted haulage partners to ensure your steel arrives safely and on schedule, wherever you are based.
We combine five decades of expertise with a personal, family run approach. Every client receives tailored support, expert advice, and access to high quality steel from trusted suppliers. Our fast turnaround times and consistent reliability set us apart in the industry.