On 16 September 2026, Sperrin Galvanisers will take part in the Galvanizing Industry Open Day, welcoming visitors to its plants in Tynagh and Draperstown.
The Open Day is a practical opportunity for engineers, architects, steel fabricators, contractors, specifiers and clients to see how hot dip galvanizing works and how it helps protect steel used across Ireland’s construction, agriculture, infrastructure, transport, utilities and energy sectors.
Hot dip galvanizing is a highly controlled, factory-led process. From small components to larger steel sections, it provides long-term corrosion protection and helps extend the service life of steel in demanding environments.
Why Visit Sperrin Galvanisers?
For many project teams, galvanizing is something they specify — but rarely see in action.
The Open Day gives visitors the chance to look behind the scenes and understand how steel is prepared, handled and dipped into molten zinc to create a durable protective coating.
During the visit, attendees will also be able to speak with the Sperrin Galvanisers team about practical project considerations, including steel design, fabrication details, corrosion protection decisions and how early planning can help avoid common issues.
What Visitors Can Expect
During the Sperrin Galvanisers Open Day, visitors will be able to:
- See the hot dip galvanizing process in action
- Tour the galvanizing facility
- Meet the local technical and production teams
- Ask practical questions about galvanizing and steel preparation
- Learn how design details can affect galvanizing quality
- Gain a better understanding of corrosion protection for long-lasting steelwork
The visit is designed to be practical, useful and relevant to real steel projects.
Who Should Attend?
The Sperrin Galvanisers Open Day is ideal for anyone involved in the design, specification, fabrication, purchasing or management of steelwork, including:
Engineers
Architects
Steel fabricators
Contractors
Project managers
Specifiers
Clients and asset owners
Whether you already use hot dip galvanizing or want to better understand how it can support your projects, the Open Day offers direct access to the people and process behind the finish.
3 Key Takeaways from the Tour
The coordinated site visits are designed to help visitors make more informed decisions when using galvanized steel.
Visitors will leave with a clearer understanding of how to:
- Understand the hot dip galvanizing process – See how steel is prepared, immersed in molten zinc and protected from corrosion.
- Make better corrosion protection decisions – Learn where galvanizing fits into long-life, low-maintenance steel design.
- Design better structures – Understand how detailing, venting, drainage and fabrication choices can affect galvanizing quality and project efficiency.
