Under new ownership, Celsa Steel UK has been rebranded as 7 Steel UK.
Sev.en Global Investments, owned by Czech billionaire Pavel Tykač, has also bought Celsa Nordic, which is now 7 Steel Nordic.
Cardiff-based Celsa Steel is the UK’s leading producer of rebar. It is also the largest recycler of scrap steel in the UK. It has an annual production capacity of 1.2 million tonnes.
Carles Rovira, chief executive of 7 Steel UK, said: “This marks an exciting new chapter for our business. As 7 Steel UK, we remain deeply committed to serving the UK construction sector with sustainable, high-quality steel. Backed by Sev.en Global Investments, we are poised to accelerate innovation and strengthen our leadership in the circular economy. Our people, our purpose, and our product have never been more aligned to the future of the UK economy and the wider UK steel sector.”
Alan Svoboda, chief executive of Sev.en Global Investments, said: “It is part of our strategy to enter new industries, and we believe that steel is a long-term sound investment. We will support growth, development, further innovation, and the green transition. We look forward to promising business strategies and establishing a strong market presence, leveraging our combined strengths to drive innovation and growth. Together, we will build a resilient business ready to face future challenges and unlock new opportunities.”