R Capital in talks over Robinson steelworks

R Capital is close to signing a deal to buy struggling steelwork contractor S Robinson & Sons, according to reports.

The firm, which has been up for sale for over a year, is a specialist in agricultural and construction steelwork.

Derby-based Robinson was founded in 1964, but has struggled during the economic downturn as the construction industry contracted.

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