About Us.

The Covid-19 pandemic of 2020 had a major impact on the construction industry, specifically in relation to material supply and costs. As the industry recovered, it became apparent that certain sectors could not meet the new demands, especially in relation to masonry associated steel products such as masonry support, non-combustible cavity trays, windposts, lintels and the like. Identifying this need, Tony Johnston combined his 20+ years of masonry experience with his planning and people management skills to create Tate Steel in 2021, with the main objective of becoming a leading national supplier of these types of products.

Since its inception, the business has grown from strength to strength thanks to a strong and repeat business client base and in October 2022, Tate Steel found its new home on the Britonwood Trading Estate in Knowsley. The location is ideally located for ease of commuting to the thriving construction regions such as Liverpool, Manchester and beyond.

Starting with self raised funds, Tate Steel has continually reinvested in both people and equipment as required to achieve this growth. Since 2023 Tate Steel has gone from a small business with minimal staff to a fully self suffient design, supply and installation specialist, with the ability to bring any client proposal to life, completely in house!

Meet the Team

  • Tony Johnston

    Managing Director

    With over 20 years experience in the masonry/construction industry, Tony founded Tate Steel Ltd in 2021 with the aim of becoming a leading national supplier of masonry associated steel products. Tony has been the spearhead for the growth and success of the buisness since its inception.

  • James Johnston

    Commercial Director

    James has over 25 years experience in the construction industry, over 10 of which have been in a commercial function. Qualifying with a degree in Quantity Surveying, James has been pivotal in managing the commercial functions of the business, creating tools and procedures as required to meet the demands of a growing business.

  • Daniel Lloyd-Jones

    Operations Director

    With over 20 years experience in the fabrication/sheet metal industry, Dan is key to the operational performance of the business, overseeing all aspects of operations, from Tenders and Designs, through to Fabrication and Installations.

  • Kerri Wright

    Office Manager

    With over 40 years of office based experience, Kerri is responsible for the day to day running of the office including the processing of our HR functions such as payroll, fleet management and business compliance.

  • Nick Backhouse

    Business Development Director

    Nick is well experienced in this sector having previously held this position at nationwide masonry support suppliers and is currently heading our work winning and client relations team.

  • Karl Fitchett

    Project Manager

    With over 25 years experience within the fabrication industry, managing both factory and site installation teams, Karl is a great addition to our operations team.

  • Ione Alonso Gonzalez

    Senior Structural Engineer

    Ione brings a wealth of engineering experience to the business and is fundamental to our inhouse structural design service.

  • Tom Buckley

    Technical Design Manager

    Tom is responsible for our front end design service, interpreting client requirements and producing design solutions for both estimating and fabrication purposes.

  • Daniel Cope

    Draughtsman

    Dan has become a key member of our design team and is responsible for producing fabrication/shop drawings from the approved general arrangements, liaising with Clients and our internal design team.

  • Jorja Fagan

    Purchase Leger Clerk

    With a degree in accountancy, Jorja has a wealth of experience in all things business expenditure, specialising in reconciling Subcontractor & Supplier accounts, including VAT and CIS returns. Jorja has been fundamental to the role out of our internal resource management and accounting databases.

  • Craig Edisbury

    Workshop Supervisor

    Starting with us in 2022 as an experience fabricator, Craig has consistently shown great leadership and organisation skills, such that he is now the Workshop Supervisor, overseeing all aspects of the factory work stations

  • Kevin Hampson

    Fabricator

    Also starting with us in 2022, Kevin has been a valued and experienced asset to our Fabrication team and has consistently provided guidance and training to newer members of the team.

  • Daniel Thompson

    Fabricator

    Dan is an experienced, certified fabricator who specialises in fabricating units ready for full welding.

  • Michael Connolly

    Fabricator

    Michael has settled into our fabrication team brilliantly and specialises in welding to a very high standard.

  • Daniel O'Hara

    Laser Operator

    Daniel has a great work ethic can applies himself well to any task. Following the installation of our CNC laser in October 2024, Daniel has took to the role of operator brilliantly

  • Ed Hands

    Trainee Fabricator

    Ed completed his NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication/Welding in 2024 and has become a valued member of the fabrication team, especially showcasing his Tig Welding capabilities.

  • Lewis McNally

    Apprentice Fabricator

    Following the completion of secondary school in 2024, Lewis has enrolled on a Fabrication/Welding apprenticeship at St Helens College , currently working towards his NVQ Level 2.

  • Paul Whelan

    Delivery Driver

    Paul is our designated driver who always goes the extra mile in ensuring products are delivered on time to the right place!

  • “Tate Steel have been a pleasure to work with, their professional attitude, extensive knowledge and quality workmanship has made my life a whole lot easier than usual!”

    Martin Greenhalgh – Project Manager

  • “Tate Steel’s professionalism and efficiency exceed my expectations, their willingness to go the extra mile did not go unnoticed! I look forward to working with them again."

    Harry Galloway – Operations Director

  • "Tate Steel consistently delivers exceptional quality and reliability. Their attention to detail is unmatched in the industry!”

    Joe Thompson - Project Director

  • “Working with Tate Steel has been a game-changer for our projects. Their professionalism and expertise are second to none.”

    Peter Murphy - Project Manager

  • “Outstanding service and top-tier products! Tate Steel is our go-to partner for these types of products.”

    Jack Helly - Site Manager

  • “Tate Steel sets the standard for excellence in this industry. Highly recommend their services!”

    Michael Macaulay - Commercial Manager