Metalogic secures major contract with Nippon Steel

A MIDLANDS-based supplier of computer systems for the metals industry has landed a major contract.

Metalogic, based at the University of Warwick Science Park’s Warwick Innovation Centre on Gallows Hill, has signed a deal with Nippon Steel, the second largest steel manufacturer in the world, and is set to install IT systems at 21 of its divisions including manufacturing bases across Asia, Europe, America and Africa.

Financial details have not been disclosed.

Metalogic specialises in providing a range of software, hardware and network products for the metals manufacturing, processing, distribution and stockholding industries.

The company, which was formed as the result of a merger with Beacon Computer Services (metals division) and Planmatics PLC in 2000, works with more than 90 businesses at home and abroad.

Metalogic moved its head office to Warwick Innovation Centre in 2006 as part of a plan to operate the business on a virtual cloud-based system.

Two administration staff are now based at the premises while more than 30 developers, software consultants and salesmen work from home using cloud- based services.

Leigh Harrison, managing director at the firm, said: “Since moving to the University of Warwick Science Park we have not only expanded our client base internationally but our staff levels have also increased.

“We have expanded from 20 to 30 people with the virtual office space providing staff members with the flexibility to work off-site whilst maintaining a high-quality support service.

“We are also looking to recruit two additional employees over the next 12-months with opportunities available for graduate training.”