Sheffield Forgemasters is celebrating its 250-year anniversary. The Ministry of Defence-owned business has traced its heritage back to 1776, the year of American independence, when George Naylor helped his cutlery manufacturing partnership to move into steelmaking through the construction of a crucible steel furnace in the city.

CEO Gary Nutter says: “We’re dedicating 2026 to recognising the vast contribution that the company and its forerunners made to establishing Sheffield as the world’s most important steelmaking centre. We’ll celebrate this milestone with our people and the wider community, marking the new legacy we’re creating through our £1.3bn investment programme that will set the business up for generations to come.”

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