Hereford and Shropshire Galvanizers
Energy Partnership Powers Hereford Galvanizers’ Long-Term Stability.
24/7
Hot dip galvanizing services.
New
Powder coating and shot blasting facility.
3 Business Units
Hereford and Shropshire Galvanizers specialise in the corrosion protection of steelwork.
Client Overview
Hereford Galvanizers is a leading hot-dip galvanizing company specializing in applying a metallurgic zinc coating to steel, protecting it from corrosion and extending its lifespan. Operating 24/7, the business runs two main shifts plus a smaller night shift. At the heart of operations is a gas-fired galvanizing furnace containing around 120 tonnes of zinc, which must remain operational at all times making energy a critical cost driver.
Challenge
With continuous production and high energy demands, Hereford Galvanizers faces significant exposure to fluctuations in energy prices. Volatility in energy markets makes budgeting difficult and can create uncertainty for both the company and its customers, who rely on stable pricing for their own planning.
Solution
To address this challenge, Hereford Galvanizers partnered with Greenfields Energy Group. The partnership focuses on price stability and long-term visibility in energy contracts, enabling the company to forecast costs more accurately. This stability also benefits Hereford Galvanizers’ customers by ensuring consistent service charges.
Managing Director Dave Watkins emphasises the importance of supply chain partnerships and Greenfield Energy stood out for:
Industry Expertise: With extensive experience in the energy sector, their team understands the unique demands of energy-intensive operations.
Balanced Scale: “Small enough to care, big enough to cope” — able to offer personalised service while managing large-scale energy needs.
Proven Reliability: A trusted partner for long-term business planning.
Results
Through this partnership, Hereford Galvanizers has secured:
Greater cost predictability for budgeting.
Improved customer confidence thanks to stable pricing.
A reliable energy supply to support 24/7 production without disruption.
“Having people like Rich and Liam at Greenfields Energy Group has been a really good benefit to our business. They’ve been in the industry a very long time, they know what they’re talking about, and they’re a small enough firm to care but big enough to cope.”
Dave Watkins, Managing Director, Hereford Galvanizers
Expert Insight
Success was found by having regular meetings on risk management and giving Hereford Galvanizers the ability to manage their own risk, linked to their budget and projected usage.
Their gas is on a flexible contract managed bespoke for them. The team at Hereford Galvanizers are in constant dialogue with us about purchasing strategy. This is much more effective than leaving purchasing in a consortium or basket where they can’t make any informed decisions.
Liam Conway, Co-Founder, Greenfields Energy Group