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Newport Galvanizers Ltd was chosen as the host site for a recent visit to South Wales by Conservative Party Leader, Kemi Badenoch, as part of wider business engagement across the region.

The leader was joined by Shadow Secretary of State for Wales, Mims Davies, with the pair welcomed to Wedge Group Galvanizing Ltd’s Newport site by Conservative Member of the Senedd for South Wales East, Natasha Asghar.

Edward Saville, Area Manager at Newport Galvanizers Ltd, led the visit, with a tour of the hot-dip galvanizing facility followed by discussions around the company’s operations, challenges facing the business including recruitment and tariffs, as well as opportunities for continued growth and investment.

Edward said: “We were really pleased to welcome Kemi, Mims and Natasha to our site. We held a roundtable with other regional business leaders including Chris Reeks of Fentrade Ltd, Laura Jones of Acrow Global Limited, Ian Hoppe of Braithwaite, and businessman Tony Kear.

“During the discussions, the Conservative representatives set out their business-focused policy priorities such as lowering energy costs, cutting tax, reducing red tape, and creating a more flexible labour market. It was a very interesting visit and we thank our fellow business community for joining us in welcoming them to Newport.”

Policy plans around supporting and expanding apprenticeship opportunities in the manufacturing and engineering industries were also discussed alongside business rates and an M4 relief road.

Wedge Group Galvanizing Ltd is one of the largest hot dip galvanizing organisation in the UK with a history dating back over 155 years. With 15 sites strategically placed across the country, they offer a truly national galvanizing service.

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