Dent Steel Services and PCI Systems Establish Partnership

21st October 2013

After a thoroughly professional and searching investigation into the Steel Stockholding & Processing Software market place by Dent Steel Services Ltd.

of Bradford, PCI Systems Ltd. of Sheffield are delighted to have been chosen by Dent's as their preferred IT Software partner and provider. PCI were formed in the 1980's and offer metals specific applications that include Sales, Procurement, Stock, Transport, Certification and Optimisation amongst a range of modules that make up its Prof.IT suite . The success of Dent Steel Services is built on the supply of high quality steel for the ship building and ship repairing industries worldwide, both commercial and military, along with being major suppliers to the construction, fabrication, oil and offshore industries. With over 10,000 tonnes of steel and a comprehensive range of processing options they offer an unrivalled service to their valued customers. The headquarters are in Bradford, West Yorkshire, and the 5 acre site is equipped with all necessary infrastructures to ensure that their customers receive the high quality service and steel they require. Dents have always understood the need to support success in their market places with a strong investment strategy. Whether it's their recently installed state of the art fully automated shot-blasting and painting machine, the 150,000 square feet of covered storage or their IT systems, significant focus and resource is deployed to ensure the best investments are identified and secured. This management style has delivered a strong, successful and internationally respected company. Their current project is the replacement of their ageing IT systems. Having agreed their requirements, the project team examined in detail the offerings from the market leading suppliers to this industry. Following a range of presentations and practical demonstration designed to highlight the scope and flexibility offered by their Prof.IT suite Dents concluded that PCI offered the best fit and best value. Tony Dent (MD) and Robert Dawson (PCI's MD) both expressed their confidence in this new partnership and felt it was a significant day for both companies.