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eCommerce Awards Runners-Up!
BM Group is proud to announce that our digital team has been awarded Silver in the 'Best In-House eCommerce Team of the Year' category...
Can You Paint Galvanised Steel? A Step-by-Step Guide
Yes, you can paint galvanised steel, and it's a common, well-established thing to do: colour coding, matching an aesthetic, or adding an...
Which Metals Are Magnetic – and Why?
Which metals are magnetic comes down to one element more than any other: iron. If something sticks to a magnet, iron is almost always doing the...
Sheet Metal Gauge to mm: A Complete Conversion Guide
Gauge doesn't convert to a single millimetre figure, because it isn't one measurement system. The same gauge number means a different...
Steel Sheet vs Steel Plate: What's the Difference?
The difference between steel sheet and steel plate comes down mainly to thickness. As a rule of thumb, steel under 6mm thick is generally called...
What Is Mild Steel? Properties, Grades and Common Uses
If you've spent any time around construction or fabrication, "mild steel" is a phrase you'll have heard constantly - and for...
Does Galvanised Steel Rust? A Complete Guide
Galvanised steel has a reputation for standing up to the weather better than almost anything else on the yard. From structural beams to fence...
H Beam vs I Beam: Differences, Uses and When to Specify Each
The difference between an H beam and an I beam comes down to the proportions of their flanges and web, and the direction of load each is built...
Ferrous vs Non-Ferrous Metals: Key Differences Explained
Understanding the difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metals comes down to one thing: iron. Ferrous metals - like mild steel, structural...
Mild Steel EN Grades: What Do the Numbers Mean?
An EN grade is a steel specification from BS 970, the British Standard that's classified engineering steel by composition and strength since...
What Is Galvanisation? How the Process Works and Why It Matters
Galvanisation is the process of coating steel in zinc to protect it from rust, and the most common method by far is hot-dip galvanising, where...
June Steel Market Update
Dear Valued Customer, Over the past few months since the announcement of government-imposed tariffs relating to steel imports, there have...
Armed Forces Covenant Pledge & ERS Bronze Award
We are delighted to announce that BM Group has officially signed the Armed Forces Covenant and secured the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme...
UK Digital Excellence Awards Victory!
BM Steel is absolutely delighted and honoured to announce that we have won the ‘Standout B2B eCommerce Website of the Year’ at the...
The Complete Guide to Buying and Installing DuraPost® Fencing
Every garden deserves strength, elegance, and a sense of permanence. A fence isn’t just a boundary; it’s part of the backdrop to...