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Liberty Steel, operating primarily through its Speciality Steel UK Limited subsidiary, is a UK steel manufacturer focused on high-value speciality steels. It utilizes electric arc furnace (EAF) technology to produce steel from scrap metal at its key facilities in Rotherham and Stocksbridge, South Yorkshire. The operations supply specialized alloys, ingots, blooms, bars, and precision components primarily to the aerospace, defence, automotive, and engineering industries, serving customers including Rolls-Royce and Airbus.
The business forms part of the broader LIBERTY Steel Group under the GFG Alliance, controlled by Sanjeev Gupta. UK sites emphasize GREENSTEEL production with ambitions for carbon neutrality by 2030, leveraging recycling and low-carbon processes. The Rotherham plant includes the UK's largest EAF and supports strategic sectors with heritage dating to the 19th century. The wider LIBERTY Steel UK footprint encompasses additional sites for plates, pipes, and merchant bars, with rolling capacity near one million tonnes annually.
In August 2025, Speciality Steel UK Limited entered compulsory liquidation amid financial difficulties and creditor actions, leading to government intervention via the official receiver and Teneo special managers to safeguard around 1,450 jobs with interim funding. The company ranks among the UK's largest steel producers and plays a vital role in domestic supply chains for critical industries.
Also known as Liberty Speciality Steels and GFG Liberty Steel Rotherham.
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