Pro-Roll, a metals manufacturing company in Sheffield, has secured a multi-million-pound funding package from NatWest and Lombard Asset Finance to support its next phase of growth. This funding will allow Pro-Roll to expand its metal processing capabilities and bring more of its production processes in-house at a new location in Ecclesfield, close to its current site.
Established in 2000 as a hand-rolling mill, Pro-Roll has grown to offer a range of services, including melting, heat treatment, bar finishing, and forging. The new funding will enhance its operational efficiency, reduce costs, and provide greater control over project timelines, particularly for critical projects within the defence sector. The company has been involved in the UK submarines programme for the past 13 years, contributing to the construction of 12 new submarines.
The investment also allows Pro-Roll to strengthen its commitment to local recruitment, creating skilled jobs in the region. As one of the last remaining hand-rolling mills in the UK, Pro-Roll continues to preserve this traditional manufacturing skill, which requires a highly specialised hands-on training programme.
The funding marks an important milestone in Pro-Roll’s long-standing partnership with NatWest, which has supported the company’s growth over the past 15 years.
