Berkeley Stainless Fittings, a Bristol-based stainless steel stockholding and fabrication company, is targeting international growth after receiving funding from NatWest.

Berkeley Stainless Fittings was launched 25 years ago and manufactures and delivers high quality stainless steel fittings andfabricationsfor its clients. Under the leadership of Directors Jon Hall and Rob Rawsthorne, the company supplies both small and large contractors, end users and merchants, and has its own fleet of delivery vehicles.

The business has branches across the UK - in Bristol, Bedford, Manchester and Birmingham - and using NatWest funding, is now targeting further expansion.

By way of an introduction from NatWest, the company has been working with the Department for International Trade and will be using the funding to facilitate work with new clients overseas, grow its export capacity and cement its international reputation.

Rob Rawsthorne, Managing Director, said:

“Through consistently providing high quality products, Berkeley Stainless Fittings has continued to grow over the years. This has allowed us to expand our manufacturing capability, level of stock held, and the number and size of our branches.

“With the help of NatWest, we are targeting taking our products across the globe, helping us grow our business from a national to international stainless steel stockholder.”

NatWest Senior Relationship Manager Paul Grantham said of the deal,

“Working with an industry-leading business such as Berkeley Stainless Fittings has been a privilege. NatWest are proud supporters of the UK manufacturing sector and are delighted to help the business expand upon its already strong growth, and to continue to play an important role in the sector for many years to come.”

Andy Young, NatWest Trade & International, said,

“At NatWest, we understand the importance and challenges of international trade, and we make it our mission to ensure that businesses are able to grow globally with ease. We’re proud to have made this possible for Berkeley Stainless Fittings and have no doubt that they’ll only continue to grow from here.”

Issued by Luther Pendragon on behalf of NatWest. For further information, please contact Hollie Jenkins on 0207 618 9138 or holliejenkins@luther.co.uk