Panteg Steel Works

[11] In 1951 the works was nationalised briefly under the Iron & Steel Corporation of Great Britain,[1] but later in 1951 it reverted to Richard Thomas & Baldwins Ltd[1] and a cold strip plant was installed.

The social club was located at Panteg House, which had previously been the residence of the Managing-Director,[13] and offered a range of leisure facilities aimed at both workers and management.

[15] By providing valued benefits, and enabling a culture of interaction and discussion, Pritchard believed that the management of Panteg Steel Works had made it easy to find agreement when round the negotiating table, and so avoid disruptive clashes with the workforce.

[11] By this stage 900 employees were producing stainless steel for a variety of products including beer kegs, sinks, hospital equipment and vehicle trim.

[17] Between 1992 and 1996, worldwide investment in the Stainless Long Products industry reached an intense level and competition from larger steel works put the Panteg Melting Shop under severe pressure.