Scunthorpe United is delighted to announce that Rainham Steel will be its new Official Club Sponsor, commencing on 1st July 2007.

The Rainham Steel Sponsorship is the biggest in the Club's history and is for a period of three years.

Scunthorpe United Chairman Steve Wharton said: "It is fantastic that Scunthorpe United and Rainham Steel have committed themselves for the following three seasons. I am sure both parties will benefit greatly from this sponsorship deal and next season promises to be an exciting one in the Coca-Cola Championship."

Rainham Steel commenced trading in April 1973 at a small site in Rainham, Essex and is now probably the largest privately owned Steel Stockholder in the U.K.

Although the head office is based in Rainham, Essex, their biggest facility is in Mannaberg Way, Scunthorpe.

Rainham Steel commenced trading in Scunthorpe in September 2002 with an original investment of £5m.The Company is now investing a further £7m on new offices, buildings and a fabrication plant.
The move to Scunthorpe has been a great success for the Company. Turnover for the year ended March 2002 was £40m and it is anticipated the turnover for the year ended March 2008 will be £120m+.

Employing around 80 people in Scunthorpe, development plans will probably create another 30 jobs within the next 12 months.

The Company feels that the loyalty and commitment of its staff at Scunthorpe has contributed significantly to its success and the Company is very happy to continue investing in the Scunthorpe area.

The recruitment process has already commenced with the Company looking for yard operatives/sideloaders/checkers etc.

Advertising extensively around Premiership football grounds, Rainham Steel will also be taking perimeter advertising with Scunthorpe United.

Bill Ives, Chairman of Rainham Steel Limited, said: "Rainham Steel are proud and pleased to be involved with Scunthorpe United especially with their terrific performance in getting into the Coca-Cola Championship."