A & J Stead Ltd adopts STRUMIS to streamline its operations

A & J Stead Ltd adopts STRUMIS software to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and improve profitability in their growing steel fabrication business

At STRUMIS, we’re passionate about helping fabricators of all sizes achieve real results through digital transformation. That’s why we’re proud to partner with companies like A & J Stead Ltd, a family-owned steel fabrication business based in the heart of North Yorkshire.

As A & J Stead’s operations grew, so did their need for smarter management tools—tools that would reduce paperwork, improve job tracking, and streamline production. 

Starting with Essentials, building toward full integration

Owner Mr. Jody Stead knew it was time to take more control over the daily processes that drive profitability—like material orders, cost control, and time tracking. After evaluating several options, he started with Essentials by STRUMIS—a tailored solution built for small and mid-sized fabricators.

But it didn’t take long to see that the benefits went beyond expectations. As his company continued to grow, Jody made the strategic decision to upgrade to the full STRUMIS system—unlocking even more functionality to support every part of his operation, from the shop floor to the erection site.

Mr. Stead
"I just wanted to pass on my thanks and feedback on the training and the upgrade from Essentials to the full STRUMIS system—it has already shown to be hugely beneficial. In just a few weeks of running it alongside our old system, it’s already proven its value. Looking forward, I think it's going to make us hugely more efficient and help us massively in reducing the paperwork for the CE marking system.”

A Smarter shop floor

With STRUMIS fully integrated, A & J Stead now uses Production Console licenses at each workstation—on both PCs and tablets—to record employee time and track live project data. Even better, they’re using the system directly from the erection site, thanks to STRUMIS' mobile capabilities.

Mr. Stead
"We now have the full Production Console licenses working in the workshop between a mixture of PCs and tablets at each workstation—and those tablets you recommended I found on eBay for £55 and they seem to work a treat at this early stage. Along with this, we’ve introduced a label printer and are printing labels for all our inventory, which seems to be a great step in the right direction. Should we ever expand, I think we have a great system in place.”

Built for fabricators

As Jody and his team discovered, STRUMIS isn’t just a software solution—it’s a strategic partner. From inventory labeling to live shop tracking and site-based progress monitoring, STRUMIS helps steel fabricators reduce costs, eliminate waste, and stay focused on what matters: building great structures, profitably.

“It has already shown to be hugely beneficial… I think it's going to make us hugely more efficient.”

When businesses grow, STRUMIS grows with them. That’s the power of a scalable, industry-built system designed to support every stage of your success.

Whether you’re a small shop or a fast-growing fabricator like A & J Stead Ltd, STRUMIS can help you transform your workflow, eliminate inefficiencies, and boost profitability.

Contact us and discover how STRUMIS can help you connect your shop floor, streamline your projects, and set your steel fabrication business up for success.