Steel – Production, Manufacture and Transportation 2026

 10.10.2026  Forest Farm Industrial Estate, Longwood Drive, Coryton, Cardiff CF14 7HY, UK
Minton Treharne & Davies Training Course –  Steel Production, Manufacture & Transportation

Minton, Treharne & Davies (MTD) are pleased to announce that we will be running our three day training course dealing with The Production, Manufacture and Transportation of Steel in Cardiff in November 2020.

Overview

This unique three-day course is designed to provide delegates with an overview of all aspects of steel production, storage and shipment and is combined with site visits and practical “hands on” demonstrations.

MTD have for many years been involved in the training of delegates engaged in the insurance industry, primarily through one of our bespoke Courses which have been designed to outline and explain technical aspects of particular manufacturing and transportation industries.

The course aim is to provide an introduction to steel markets and an insight into the steel industry from the raw material stage, through the manufacturing process, to the finished product in all its different forms, and issues arising from its shipment together with methods of investigating and mitigating claims.

The principal objectives of the programme are to provide an appreciation of:

  • Raw Materials
  • Producing Iron
  • Manufacturing Steel and Steel Products
  • How Value is Added as Products Progress from Semi Finished to Finished Products
  • Handling and Transportation Issues
  • Common Types of Damage
  • Mitigation Strategies
  • Insurance Claim Disputes

This course includes a guided tour of a modern Steelworks, allowing delegates to witness the production processes as well as the scale of operations and packing methods.

The Course is limited in the number of delegates that we can accommodate. This is to ensure that all attendees get the opportunity to take a full and interactive part in the event. For this reason, early application is recommended to secure a place.

Acknowledged by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development

Date
10.10.2026
Location
Forest Farm Industrial Estate, Longwood Drive, Coryton, Cardiff CF14 7HY, UK
Course Length
3 days
Course details

The course has been constructed to give attending delegates a real understanding of steel both as a product and as a risk when being transported. We look at the raw materials used in the production processes, the manufacturing processes involved in transforming iron into steel and subsequent manufacturing processes turning raw steel into manufactured steel products.

We consider the logistical issues involved in the movement of steel around the world including transportation by road and sea and pre and post shipment storage considerations. In particular we look at the type of damage that can occur post manufacture during the transportation phases and other typical quality disputes.

The course will also include a half day visit to TATA Steels Port Talbot site, a major fully integrated steel works including (where possible*), storage facilities for the basic raw materials ( coal; iron ore and scrap); the blast furnace, the steel converter ( BOS plant); hot Rolling Mill; finishing and packing facilities. Also included is a visit to W E Dowds at Newport Docks to see the immediate pre-shipment storage facilities and steel loading operations. There will also be a tour of MTD Metallurgy Lab and Non-Destructive Testing labs to review MTD’s work in forensically testing and analysing steel and steel products. The principal objectives of the programme are to provide an appreciation of:

The principal objectives of the programme is to provide an appreciation of:

Agenda

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Venue
Venue
Minton, Treharne & Davies Ltd
Address
Forest Farm Industrial Estate, Longwood Drive, Coryton, Cardiff CF14 7HY, UK

The Course will be held at MTD’s brand new Laboratories and UK Headquarters in Cardiff, one of the most diverse, integrated testing and analytical laboratory complexes in the World ( or maybe just Europe!)

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Accommodation
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Hotel
New House Country Hotel
Address
Thornhill, Cardiff CF14 9UA

This elegant hotel is an 18th-century manor house of weathered Bath-stone, set in landscaped gardens. With original period details and featuring traditional country-style decor, the 37 refined, individually decorated rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee-making facilities, as well as seating areas and designer toiletries. Breakfast (surcharge) is served in a formal restaurant, while afternoon tea is offered in a relaxed lounge with a fireplace and lunch and dinner are available in the Sequoias restaurant.

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