The construction of a new facility in East Kilbride began. A new girder shop, stock yard trailer park, and associated roadways were built. New machinery was purchased for the new factory, including profile burners, basters, No T&I welding, and a cut and drill line. The factory could produce plate girders and large welded assemblies up to 50t. This began the division, Strubeam. A sales office in Bradford followed.