Private company
Walkersteel
Logo: walkersteel.com3
British company
Walkersteel is a major steel processing company based in Church, Hyndburn, Lancashire. The firm was originally established by Charles Walker before his son Jack Walker turned the business into a major company. The company was sold to British Steel plc in 1989 for a fee in excess of £300million - which helped fund Jack Walker's takeover of Blackburn Rovers in early 1991.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- Industryiron and steel industry1
- HeadquartersBlackburn1
- Websitewww.walkersteel.com
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Walkersteel is a major steel processing company based in Church, Hyndburn, Lancashire. The firm was originally established by Charles Walker before his son Jack Walker turned the business into a major company.2
Links
- Websitewww.walkersteel.com1
- WikipediaWalkersteel
- WikidataQ6444460
Sources
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- 1WikidataWalkersteel on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaWalkersteel on Wikipedia
- 3Company websiteWalkersteel logo