Flints and Steeldeck Rentals partnership expands to Manchester with new shop opening
Flint Hire and Supply, affectionately known in the industry as Flints, is a leading supplier of specialist materials and hardware for the theatre, broadcasting, and events industries. Flints is excited to announce the next phase of its partnership with Steeldeck Rentals with the launch of a new shop at Steeldeck Rentals Manchester depot.

‘Flints Local’ – a new, micro trade-counter has opened at Steeldeck Rentals Manchester depot (view on Google Maps) further enhancing accessibility for its growing customer base. While not as expansive as the full Flints catalogue, the Manchester outpost is stocked with everyday essentials that are often hard to source elsewhere. A full list of available products can be found on the Flints website.

This expansion follows the positive reception of Flints’ click-and-collect service launched at Steeldeck Rentals’ London office (view on Google Maps) in June 2024. Designed to meet demand, the service demonstrates how a collaborative approach can deliver improved convenience for customers in the events and entertainment industries.

This next chapter in the Flints and Steeldeck Rentals partnership promises to set a new standard in operational efficiency and customer service, delivering enhanced access and sustainable practices for the events and entertainment sectors.

Ben Lyle (Managing Director of Flints) and Katie Mountain (Technical Director of Steeldeck Rentals),

Bringing greater convenience to Manchester
The new Flints shop at Steeldeck Rentals Manchester depot will offer customers in the North direct access to the trusted materials and hardware that have become synonymous with the Flints brand. This initiative provides an invaluable local resource, making essential supplies readily available to theatre and event professionals.

Manchester service
With the Manchester shop complementing the London click-and-collect service, Flints now offers:

• Walk in Shop: Check the available stock via the Flints website or call Steeldeck on 0161 505 0891, visit the shop and purchase with a credit or debit card.
• Convenient ordering: If the stock required isn’t available in the shop, customers can place orders via Flints’ website (www.flints.co.uk) or by phone on 0207 703 9786.
• Collect with your kit: Pick up your Flints order with your Steeldeck equipment, or we can deliver it for you (additional charges will apply).
• Sustainability in mind: By operating from Steeldeck Rentals’ established depots in London and Manchester, the partnership minimises both carbon footprint and costs for customers.

A collaborative vision for the future
The Manchester shop opening marks another milestone in the growing partnership between Flints and Steeldeck Rentals, combining expertise in materials, hardware, and staging to better serve the needs of the events industry. This expansion ensures that industry professionals across the UK have the resources they need. For more information, please contact Flints sales at +44(0)207 703 9786 or visit www.flints.co.uk.