A leading firm has played a role in helping one of the UK's biggest shopping centres ensure Santa has the perfect place to meet visiting youngsters.

Metaltreat Limited, part of Wedge Group Galvanizing has partnered with long-standing client G & D Enterprises Ltd and KD Decoratives Ltd to help create a special Santa’s grotto, which has been installed at Cribbs Causeway, Bristol.

Santa's Enchanted Ice Castle is part of The Mall at Cribbs Causeway's annual Winter Wonderland, which includes a 1,000m2 ice rink, and is set to welcome thousands of children and parents in the lead up to Christmas. Metaltreat Limited has provided its specialist hot-dip galvanizing treatment to a number of steel modules, each weighing between 1.5 and 5 tonnes. The modules were fabricated at G & D Enterprises’ workshop, and once KD Decoratives had added decoration, the structure was transported to Bristol and set-up on site.


Iain McBeath, Commercial Manager at Metaltreat Limited, commented: "We are delighted to be involved in a project that that is slightly different to the usual work we undertake, but will also provide so many children with enjoyment this festive season. It is always a real pleasure to work with G & D Enterprises Ltd who regularly produce bespoke steel structures."

Greg Collier, Managing Director of G & D Enterprises Ltd, a Huddersfield-based bespoke sheet metal fabricating company, said: "We have called upon Metaltreat for a number of projects as they always provide a fast and reliable service. Hot dip galvanizing our steel ensures that it is protected against rust and corrosion, which enables us to guarantee its longevity to our customers."

Wedge Group Galvanizing is the largest hot dip galvanizing organisation in the UK with a history dating back over 150 years. With 14 plants strategically placed across the country, the firm offers a truly national galvanizing service.

For further information please contact Wedge Group Galvanizing on 01902 630311 or visit www.wedge-galv.co.uk.