On Friday 24 July 2026, a serious fire and explosion occurred at the industrial site in Rettendon where the main Metal Profiles Ltd warehouse was located.
The incident caused extensive damage across the site and left our principal warehouse unable to operate. The scale of the emergency and the response from local fire crews were covered in the BBC News report on the Rettendon industrial fire.
This has been an incredibly difficult and emotional time for everyone at Metal Profiles Ltd. Our warehouse was not simply a building. It was at the centre of our daily manufacturing operations, where our team prepared products, processed orders and supported customers throughout the UK.
Despite the disruption, Metal Profiles Ltd remains open and operational.
We Are Continuing to Fulfil Orders
Our team is continuing to work hard to fulfil all existing orders and support future requirements. We are currently operating from a smaller facility while arrangements are made for a suitable new location and replacement equipment.
As our available workspace and manufacturing capacity are temporarily limited, customers should expect extended lead times for the foreseeable future.
We understand that many of our products are needed for active construction, roofing and architectural projects. Every order matters to us, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience or disruption these unavoidable delays may cause.
Where possible, our team will continue to provide customers with updates about their individual orders. Anyone with an urgent requirement or a concern regarding an existing order is encouraged to contact us directly.
The Impact on the Local Community
The effects of the explosion were felt beyond the industrial site, with nearby residents describing the sound, smoke and immediate disruption caused by the incident.
Further details about the experiences of people living close to the site can be found in the Echo News report featuring accounts from East Hanningfield residents.
We recognise that this was a distressing event for the surrounding community, neighbouring businesses and everyone directly affected.
Working Towards Full Operations
The fire has created significant operational challenges, but our commitment to our customers has not changed.
We are actively working to restore the business and rebuild our full UK manufacturing capability. This includes securing appropriate premises, arranging the necessary equipment and reorganising production so that we can return to our usual level of service.
At this stage, we cannot provide a confirmed date for the restoration of normal lead times. We will share further updates as soon as reliable information becomes available.
Our priority is to rebuild carefully and responsibly while continuing to support our customers as effectively as possible.
Thank You to the Emergency Services
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the firefighters, emergency services and everyone involved in responding to the incident.
The emergency required a major and extremely challenging response. We are deeply grateful to those who worked to bring the fire under control and protect the surrounding area.
Readers who would like to understand more about the scale of the incident can view the full BBC News coverage of the Rettendon fire and emergency response.
Thank You for Your Continued Support
The kindness and understanding shown by our customers, suppliers and the wider community have meant more to us than we can express.
During a situation such as this, every supportive message, patient conversation and continued order makes a genuine difference to our team. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has stood by Metal Profiles Ltd during this challenging period.
Your continued support is helping us move forward while we rebuild our facilities and restore our full manufacturing operations.
Updated Contact Information
Customers with questions about an existing or upcoming order can contact Metal Profiles Ltd using the details below:
Telephone: 07340 225745
Email: info@metal-profiles.co.uk
Our team will aim to respond as quickly as possible, although response times may occasionally be longer while we manage the disruption and reorganise our operations.
Moving Forward Together
This incident has had a serious effect on our business, but it has not changed our determination to continue.
Metal Profiles Ltd remains committed to manufacturing and supplying high-quality metal building products to customers across the UK. We will continue fulfilling orders, communicating openly and doing everything reasonably possible to minimise delays.
We appreciate your patience while we work from our smaller facility and rebuild the operational capacity that has supported our customers for many years.
Thank you for your understanding, trust and continued support during this difficult time.
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