James Davies, who already has 15 years’ experience at Tata Steel most recently as Group Senior Manager – Steel & Slab Manufacturing, has joined the Trostre team and will become new Works Manager from April.

“Beyond the technical and operational achievements, I am particularly proud of the team culture at Trostre. Collectively, we have created a positive and collaborative environment,” comments Joe. “I also know the staff will welcome James with open arms!”

As Joe embarks on his well-earned retirement, he plans to take on new challenges, including completing the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, climbing with his children, and pursuing his passion for painting through part-time art courses. Additionally, he aims to contribute to mental health support work with ex-military organisations, ensuring his next chapter remains as purposeful and fulfilling as his career at Tata Steel.

“While Tata Steel will miss Joe’s leadership and expertise, his legacy will continue through the next generation of industry professionals he has inspired. We extend our deepest gratitude to Joe for his years of service and wish him all the best in his retirement adventures,” Richard Sidebottom, Director Downstream Operations - Tata Steel UK. 
 

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About Tata Steel UK
•    The Tata Steel Group has been named one of the most ethical companies in the world, and is among the top producing global steel companies with an annual crude steel capacity of 34 million tonnes. 
•    Tata Steel in the UK has the ambition to produce net-zero steel by 2045 at the latest, and to have reduced 30% of its CO2 emissions by 2030. 
•    In October 2024, Tata Steel ceased ironmaking at its Port Talbot site and temporarily paused steelmaking pending the construction of a 3.2Mtpa Electric Arc Furnace, due to be commissioned late in 2027 / early 2028. For that period, the business will import slab and hot rolled coil to support manufacturing and distribution operations at sites across Wales, England and Northern Ireland as well as Norway, Sweden, France, Germany and UAE. It also benefits from a network of sales offices around the world.
•    Throughout 2024 Tata Steel UK has been undergoing a restructuring that will reduce the size of its workforce to around 5000 direct employees, supplying high-quality steel products to demanding markets, including construction and infrastructure, automotive, packaging and engineering. 
•    Tata Steel Group is one of the world's most geographically-diversified steel producers, with operations and a commercial presence across the world. 
•    The group recorded a consolidated turnover of around US$27.7 billion in the financial year ending March 31, 2024.

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