Alloy Wire International (AWI) has responded to increased orders for its round, flat and profile wire by leasing an extra 8,000 sq ft of adjacent units on Narrowboat Way and investing nearly £100,000 in new production technology.
The refurbished units allow AWI to reorganise its production cells for greater efficiency and install a state‑of‑the‑art wire‑smoothing machine designed to deliver high‑performance alloys suited for demanding applications in the automotive, nuclear and aerospace sectors. These enhancements underpin AWI’s commitment to maintaining three‑week lead times across its 62‑item Exotic Alloys range, serving over 6,000 customers in 15 industries.
“There are few companies in our sector who can continuously offer the turnaround times that we can—especially in this era of supply chain disruption,” said Tom Mander, Managing Director of Alloy Wire International. “This is a massive USP for our business and allows us to win work from nearly 70 different countries, supplying critical material to clients operating in automotive, aerospace, defence, medical, nuclear and space.”
Mander added that alongside the building expansion, AWI allocated over £30,000 to laser‑guided measuring equipment. “Its sensors determine when the wire is out of tolerance, with automatic shutdown function when this happens. This means that it doesn’t have to be manually monitored with a micrometre, saving us both time and resource.”
AWI’s product line includes exotic alloys such as Inconel, Monel, Hastelloy, Nimonic and Waspaloy. More than 60% of the company’s turnover is generated from exports, with the United States, France and Germany among its top international markets, supported by long‑standing agent Sopa Stahl.
To accommodate its growing operations, AWI has also bolstered its 33‑strong workforce by adding a new Lab Technician. Andy Tomlinson will focus on internal trials, R&D support and pre‑shipment alloy testing. “Our quality and attention to detail is second to none and we wanted to support our testing team with the addition of a new specialist,” Mander noted. “Again, this will ensure we can deliver the fastest and most accurate testing, whilst keeping lead times as short as possible.”
For more information, visit www.alloywire.com.
