Author: Rebecca

Job Vacancy

Welder/Fabricator – Full Time (Permanent)

Location:        Sheffield
Company: Straaltechniek UK Ltd

Straaltechniek UK Ltd is a leader in the design, development, building, and refurbishment of shot blasting, air blasting, and shot peening equipment. We are currently seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our busy workshop in Sheffield. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Welding & Fabrication: MIG and Stick welding to high standards.
• Fabrication    Equipment: Operate bandsaws, guillotines, grinders, pillar drills, hand drills.
• Site     Work: Occasional site work (full driving license advantageous).
• Cranes & FLTs: Operating overhead cranes and FLTs
• Engineering Drawings: Interpret and work from basic engineering drawings.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 6:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Friday: 7:00 am – 12:30 pm
• Occasional weekend work as needed and opportunities for overtime as and when required

Salary:

• Base Salary: 40 hours paid at normal rate and 5 hours paid at time and a third (discussed at interview stage)

 Requirements:

• Experience: Experienced welder in MIG and Stick welding.
• Machine         Operation: Use multiple fabrication machines – Bandsaw, Grinder, Guillotine, Pillar Drill
• Driving: A full UK driving license is advantageous.
• Cranes & FLTs: Operate overhead cranes and FLTs is advantageous.
• Interpretation: Must be able to read and interpret basic engineering drawings accurately.

Please send your CV to [email protected] or alternatively please call us on 0114 2571077.

Meet the Sales Team!

STRAALTECHNIEK SPONSORS MATCH BALL AT SHEFFIELD UNITED FC VS MILLWALL FC 23RD AUGUST 2025

Looking to retrofit your existing Blast Wheel?

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• Up to 70% Higher Blasting Efficiency
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Machine Spotlight! 

🛠️ For Sale: 2nd Hand Y-Track Hook Machine

Work Zone: 900mm × 1300mm
 

Bramall Lane – Saturday 23rd August 2025, 3PM

Straaltechniek was honoured to be right at the heart of the action as the official Match Ball Sponsor for the day.

Straaltechniek enjoyed VIP hospitality, behind the scenes access, and a moment to remember as they stepped onto the pitch before kick-off to present the official match ball.

As a memento of the occasion, Straaltechniek received a signed Sheffield United ball.

It was a day filled with energy, excitement, and a shared passion for football.

Straaltechniek was proud to support Sheffield United.

Welcome To The Monthly Straaltechniek UK Limited Newsletter

Each month, you’ll receive expert tips on maintaining your shot blasting equipment, insights into the world of surface preparation, and updates on how Straaltechniek can help you maximise your blasting efficiency. Whether you’re looking to reduce downtime, improve finish quality, or upgrade your existing system, we’ve got you covered.

Summer Shutdown Completed!

Over the past three weeks, our dedicated engineers have been hard at work on site with one of our valued customers, carrying out essential seasonal shutdown maintenance on their shot blast machines.

Thanks to their expertise and commitment, the shutdown works were completed successfully and the machines are now running at peak performance.

A big thank you to our team for their hard work, and to our customer for their continued trust.

Top 5 Signs Your Shot Blast Equipment Needs Servicing

• Reduced Cleaning Efficiency
• Irregular Abrasive Flow or Blockages
• Unusual Noises / Vibrations
• Excessive Dust and Poor Visibility
• Rising Energy Costs

If you’re noticing reduced cleaning efficiency, unusual noises, poor dust extraction, or inconsistent abrasive flow, it could be time for a service. These are common indicators that critical components like shot blast wheels, nozzles, or filters may need attention. Regular maintenance helps prevent costly downtime and extends the life of your equipment. Get in touch with Straaltechniek today to schedule an inspection or discuss our tailored service packages.

On Thursday 8th May, we attended the South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2025 at Bramall Lane where Rebecca Beever, Key Accounts Manager and Marketing was nominated for two awards.

Rebecca is currently studying a Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer apprenticeship with Whyy? Change, and received Technology and Digital Apprentice of the Year and was Highly Commended for Advanced Apprentice of the Year.

Well done Rebecca!

We are pleased to announce that the ISO 9001/2015 recertification audit has been successfully completed.

The audit was passed without any non conformances, or opportunities for improvement.

A big thank you to the team for all your hard work!

Straaltechniek UK Ltd offer many services into the surface preparation industry including manufacture and supply of shot blasting and shot peening equipment, new or 2nd hand refurbished, aftermarket spares, and equipment modernisation as well as maintenance support through service contracts and breakdown cover.

To expand on their portfolio further, Straaltechniek and Lauds Foundry Equipment GmbH have created a partnership to bring foundry solutions to the UK.

Lauds Foundry Equipment GmbH is a technology leader supplying state of the art technology and equipment into the foundry industry. Lauds have been operating in the industry for years, building a track record to prove that their systems are built to withstand the demanding environment of the foundry.

Lauds Range of Foundry Equipment:

Foundry Division

• No-Bake Equipment

• Continuous Mixers, 1 – 100 mtph

• Specialised Mixers: Mobile, Dual-Head and Three-Arm Variable Height

• Specialised Heavy-Duty Shakeouts Built to Suit

• Lauds High-Level Primary Sand Reclamation Rhino Series

• Lauds Low-Level Primary Sand Reclamation

• Lauds Secondary Reclamation (LSR 2.5 – 40mtph)

• Green Sand Back to Core Shop Reclamation through Secondary Attrition

• Handling Equipment, Storage Hoppers

• Pneumatic Conveying Systems

• Dense Phase Pneumatic Conveying

• Heat Treatment Furnaces

• Drying Ovens for Core and No Bake Moulds

• Waste Management Systems, Green Sand, Cold Box and No-Bake

• Material Handling Equipment

• Dust / Fume Extraction

• Siemens Controls

• Customised Solutions

Core Blowers

• LFE FSE Core and Mould Blowing Machine Fully Automated from 6 – 120 litre

• LFE 3000 Core and Mould Machine High Speed 6.5 – 35 litre

• LFE Jobbing Machine 1 – 40 litre

• LFE Core Blower Test Bench Lab

• LFE Gassing Systems Amine/CO2

• LFE Scrubber Units

• LFE Scrubber Systems

• Complete Machine Refurbishments

• Control Stations

• Fully Automated Sand Preparation and Delivery Systems for Core Shop detail Cold Box and CO2

As an agent for Lauds Foundry Equipment, this allows Straaltechniek to provide comprehensive support and supply of foundry equipment, tailored to meet the needs of the foundry sector, alongside their core capabilities of surface preparation.

Lauds Foundry

Lauds Foundry Equipment

Straaltechniek had a great couple of days at the Surface World exhibition this year and want to thank everyone who visited them and expressed interest in their products and services.

James Lees, UK Sales Manager at Straaltechniek said “The show gave us a great platform to showcase our energy efficient high-performance long-life blast wheel technology, in this case being used on our new design versatile table shot blasting machine which includes fixtures for blasting steel wheels as well as a basket for tumbling smaller components, so basically a 3 in 1 shot blast machine.

The versatility of this table allows us to engage with potential customers from various industries which proved to be the case throughout the show over the 2 days having received great feedback and promising enquiries generating current and new prospects.”

From a marketing point of view, the advertising opportunities that relate to the Surface World Show has also proven beneficial to Straaltechniek UK allowing them to reach out to not only customers within the UK but customers further afield.

Rebecca Beever, Key Accounts Manager & Marketing, said, “Attending Surface World this year was a valuable experience, and I’m thrilled to have had the opportunity to organise our stand. The show provided us with great exposure, allowing us to demonstrate the full range of services and solutions we offer. We are excited to build on the connections made and explore new opportunities in the future.”

Straaltechniek UK Ltd offer many services into the surface preparation industry including manufacture and supply of equipment, new or 2nd hand refurbished, aftermarket spares, and equipment modernisation (including the High-Performance Long Life GN last Wheel) as well as maintenance support through service contracts and breakdown cover. With their office, workshop and showroom based in the Steel City of Sheffield, Straaltechniek UK Ltd are proud to be a member of Made in Sheffield, one of the Worlds great brands.

On Thursday 28^th September 2023, Straaltechniek UK Limited had the pleasure welcoming The Master Cutler, Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL to view our facilities here in Sheffield.

To coincide with the announcement of a record £1.5 Million of Equipment Orders during the second quarter of 2023 it was a great opportunity to showcase Straaltechniek UK and the products and services we provide as a company.

The Master Cutler had a tour of the Works, Office Block, CNC Machine Shop, Spare Parts Stores, Painting Hall and finally the Showroom just in time to see two new table shot blast machines ready to be delivered to one of our valued customers and one ready to go on the stand at the Surface World Live Exhibition 2023.

A presentation was also delivered in the Straaltechniek UK Boardroom to The Master Cutler & Husband Ian by the Chairman of Straaltechniek Graham Ward, Sales Director Jay Dorling, UK Sales Manager James Lees, and Key Accounts and Marketing Manager Rebecca Beever.

With an ever expanding customer base throughout the UK and overseas, Straaltechniek UK Ltd have been able to generate a healthy number of enquiries for equipment by having the capability to offer both ‘New’ and ‘Refurbished’ shot blast machines (Shot Blasting Machines For Sale – Straaltechniek) Whilst our day to day shot blasting servicing and spares business goes from strength to strength, we have been able to capitalise on opportunities to assist our customers with their  requirements such as refurbishing and upgrading their existing shot blast equipment, supply refurbished equipment from stock, and build new equipment within our factory.

With an ever increasing order book based on the success of converting these enquires to orders the factory has been as busy as ever and this year is looking to be the most successful in Straaltechniek’s 26 Year History.