Austen Knapman

Austen Knapman We are specialists in cut-to-size metal. https://www.austenknapman.co.uk/
Browse a wide range of mild steel sections, rebar, weld mesh and other metals.

Input your measurements online | Receive an instant price | No minimum order quantities. This family business has been running for more than forty years and has grown a substantial client base that ranges from agricultural fabrications to ship repair. They provide a selection of cut to size steel and aluminium, as well as tools & welding consumables. Each material can be cut to customer size requi

rements, with orders made using our simple measurement input form. Once a customer has input their measurements, Austen Knapman provide an immediate price quotation to show exactly what the cost of the material will be.

Concrete is incredibly strong - until it's pulled apart.🤝That's why reinforcement matters...While concrete excels under ...
29/05/2026

Concrete is incredibly strong - until it's pulled apart.

🤝That's why reinforcement matters...

While concrete excels under compression, it has a natural weakness when exposed to tensile forces. Without the right reinforcement, stress can lead to cracking, reduced durability, and costly structural issues over time.

Our High Yield Steel Rebar is designed to strengthen concrete where it needs it most, helping structures withstand the forces they're subjected to day after day.

Manufactured with a textured ribbed profile for enhanced bonding, our High Yield Steel Rebar works seamlessly with concrete to create a stronger, more resilient structure. The result is improved load distribution, greater structural integrity, and reinforcement you can rely on.

We supply your rebar cut-to-size, reducing on-site cutting, minimising waste, and helping keep projects moving efficiently from start to finish...

Come and visit us at The South West Miniature Engineering Show at Newton Abbot Race Course, today and Saturday 10:00 to ...
15/05/2026

Come and visit us at The South West Miniature Engineering Show at Newton Abbot Race Course, today and Saturday 10:00 to 16:30
Event details here:
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What if ordering mild steel was easy?No long quotes. No guesswork. No wasted material.With our Cut-To-Size Mild Steel Tu...
30/04/2026

What if ordering mild steel was easy?

No long quotes. No guesswork. No wasted material.

With our Cut-To-Size Mild Steel Tube, you get exactly what you need - nothing more, nothing less. Just enter your dimensions and receive an instant price in seconds.

Whether you're fabricating a frame or tackling a weekend DIY project, this is steel that works with you - not against you.

Why our customers keep coming back...

✅No cutting on-site = less time, less waste.
✅Easy to weld, shape, and modify.
✅Strong enough for structural jobs, flexible enough for custom builds.
✅Recyclable and efficient: Better for your bottom line and the environment.

In a world where time and precision matter, getting materials made-to-measure isn’t a luxury - it’s the smartest way to build.

When you’re choosing metal materials, you’re really deciding how your job is going to turn out.Smooth and efficient… or ...
27/03/2026

When you’re choosing metal materials, you’re really deciding how your job is going to turn out.

Smooth and efficient… or full of friction.

That’s why so many Austen Knapman customers rely on our Mild Steel Round Bar - it makes the work easier from the start.

✔️ Cut to your exact size requirements
✔️ Strong and durable yet highly workable
✔️ Easy to work, drill, cut to size and weld
✔️ Widely recyclable with a low carbon content

It’s not just about buying steel - it’s about making smarter decisions that save time, reduce hassle, and keep your projects moving.

And that’s where real value lies.

At Austen Knapman, our High Yield Steel Rebar is specifically engineered to deliver superior tensile strength, allowing ...
26/02/2026

At Austen Knapman, our High Yield Steel Rebar is specifically engineered to deliver superior tensile strength, allowing concrete structures to withstand greater loads and stresses.

It absorbs tensile forces, limits crack propagation, and significantly enhances the structural integrity of foundations, slabs, columns, and beams.

So, what are the benefits of High Yield Steel Rebar?

Increased Structural Strength:
With a higher tensile strength than mild steel reinforcement, High Yield Rebar enables structures to handle greater tensile and shear forces - improving safety and performance.

Enhanced Bond & Crack Control:
Its ribbed surface design improves bonding with concrete, helping to control cracking caused by shrinkage, temperature fluctuations, and applied loads.

Superior Durability:
Manufactured for higher strength and performance, High Yield Rebar delivers enhanced long-term durability. When properly specified and protected (epoxy-coated, galvanized, or stainless), it helps extend structural lifespan - particularly in high-load, demanding, or corrosive environments such as coastal or industrial settings.

Material Efficiency:
Because of its higher strength, High Yield Rebar can often achieve required performance with less steel, supporting efficient and economical structural design.

High Yield Rebar isn’t just steel in concrete - it’s the structural backbone of your next project.

✅New year, new projects...Stock up now on mild steel sections, angles, bars, sheets and much more, all cut to your exact...
16/01/2026

✅New year, new projects...
Stock up now on mild steel sections, angles, bars, sheets and much more, all cut to your exact size requirements...

One of our talented customers reinforced this impressive handmade double gate using our Mild Steel Flat Bar, available n...
28/11/2025

One of our talented customers reinforced this impressive handmade double gate using our Mild Steel Flat Bar, available now at Austen Knapman...

🤔Think all weld mesh is the same? Our easy to fabricate and virtually unbreakable steel weld mesh is electronically weld...
31/10/2025

🤔Think all weld mesh is the same?
Our easy to fabricate and virtually unbreakable steel weld mesh is electronically welded at each intersection, making it suitable for fencing, drain covers, anti-burglary screens, stairways, balustrading and other demanding applications...

At Austen Knapman, your feedback means the world to us!🌎If you’ve recently shopped with us, we’d love to hear about your...
26/09/2025

At Austen Knapman, your feedback means the world to us!🌎
If you’ve recently shopped with us, we’d love to hear about your experience.

Address

Ash House, Blythe Way, Yalberton Industrial Estate
Paignton
TQ47QP

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

01803 664020

Website

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