In a powerful symbol of transformation and commitment, Tata Steel UK hosted a high-profile groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of a new era for the company.
In a personal communication to the company’s workforce and contractor partners, Tata Steel UK’s CEO Rajesh Nair said:
“Rarely have I felt as proud as I was today for the visit of our Chairman, Mr Chandrasekaran and CEO & MD TV Narendran.
“It was a privilege to be able to introduce so many of our project team as well as our technology and contractor partners, and to share the details of how far we have already come and the plans we have for the future.
“Rarely have I felt as proud as I was today” Rajesh Nair, CEO Tata Steel UK
“And to host a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the new EAF alongside so many senior politicians and project partners, in front of the UK media, was a fitting way to celebrate such a special moment in our history.
“It was a real pleasure to be able to share this day with so many people from our own organisation, youngsters on the project, and our partners in the Trades Unions. Because after a difficult couple of years, it was right to not only recognise the impact these changes have had on many of our people and on our communities, but also to look forwards with energy and optimism to a future that will be more sustainable for all of us.”
Mr Chandrasekaran said:
“This is a major commitment we are making and it is a new era. It is important we get this project right. I personally am very committed to making this happen.”
I wanted to be here today as a demonstration of my personal commitment and the Group’s commitment.” Mr N Chandrasekaran, Chairman Tata Steel
And he recognised the efforts of the UK workforce: “To all of you working on this project – thank you, I deeply appreciate everything you are doing. This transformation is a new start, a historic moment.”