Harry John Skelton founded the Skelton Group of companies in London, England in the year1883. He was an iron and steel merchant.

He became a founding member of the British Standards Institute. He also became the Chairman of both the Committee Of Management, London Iron and Steel Exchange and of the Steel and Tinplate Section, London Chamber of Commerce. He published Skelton's Economics Of Iron & Steel. Later, his son, R.A. Skelton published the Steel Construction Handbook,

Incorporating BS, ASTM and DIN specifications, it became the reference work for Engineers for 50 years until the complexities of constructional materials became too diverse for one publication.

The company has continued to operate as an Import / Export steel merchant out of England since it was formed in 1883.

Our aim is to maintain a permanent presence in the market place, provide continuity of supply and a personal service to all our customers.

We enjoy the full support of our suppliers, both technically and commercially. They too want to service the market through Skeltons in a professional manner.

H.J. Skelton & Co. Ltd. has operated continuously for over 120 years. We offer a complete service to our customers which includes:

• Sourcing: Sources for a new product or new sources for an already established product.

• Purchasing: We will buy the product in the currency of the producing country. We look after the currency exchange and sell to our customers at their specified destination in the currency of their choice.

• Shipping: We arrange shipment from point of manufacture to our customers works or wherever our customer requires the material.

• Marine Insurance: All our ocean shipments are fully insured under an open policy.

• Full Product Support: We buy from established, reputable producers who offer full product support. Our suppliers give technical back-up where needed and we visit our customers on a regular basis.

• After Sales Service: We offer continuity in support of our sales. Service to our customers does not end when invoices are paid, it is an ongoing part of our business.

• World wide sourcing at no additional cost to the customer.

• Delivered prices to the customer's country. This allows direct comparison with other suppliers prices.

• One invoice covers material, freight, and insurance.

• Inspection prior to shipment can be concluded by our own staff or by independently appointed agencies, as and when required.