The Modern Slavery Act 2015 requires certain businesses to publish a statement setting out the steps taken in the previous financial year to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in their supply chains or own business.

The company is committed to working with its supply chain and customer base to ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and that all parties remain committed to tacking the problems through their own actions.

The products sold or utilised by the company are primarily sourced from long-standing suppliers located world-wide. We work closely with steel producers all over the world and aim to visit these suppliers a minimum of once a year in order to keep in close contact with all levels of management throughout the supplier and in order to understand any changes in their production or raw material procurement.

The company does not knowingly deal with any businesses that are involved in slavery or human trafficking but does understand that this is a hidden problem that must be tackled in conjunction with suppliers. It is also fully aware of the issues and the company policy is stated in this document.

Employees

If any violation is found through our engagement processes we will take action to address the situation, taking into consideration the interests of those whose rights have been violated.

This policy will be reviewed annually unless circumstances demand a more frequent review.

This statement is made pursuant to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes the company's slavery and human trafficking statement.