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Our objective is to secure competitive advantage through a combination of factors and two of them include inventory and processing. Group status and excellent relations with suppliers have enabled us to build a level and range of inventory that is unmatched by any of our direct competitors.

Covering plate and bar in its various high nickel content forms we are able to supply from stock, materials in the largest dimensions available.

To add further value our group status has enabled us to gather more processing capacity under one roof than is currently available anywhere else in the UK.and we are still investing.

This combination of inventory and processing is a truly world class option for all of our customers.
 
Crane
Maximum Lift
10 Tonnes
Bystronic Laser Machine
3000 x 1500 x 12mm Stainless Steel
Edwards Pearson Plate Guillotine
Typical tolerances +/- 1mm
Max length:  4000mm
Thickness: 2mm - 12mm
Kaltenbach Bar Saw
Fully automated production of bar sawn blanks cut to bespoke lengths.
Typical Tolerances +/- 1mm.
Vertical Machining Centre
Max Size = 700 x 500 x 400
 
Underwater, Water Injected Plasma Machines (x2)
Typical 'Top Face' tolerances +/- 1mm
1) 6m x 2.5m, 3mm - 50mm max
2) 18m x 3m, 3mm - 125mm max
Flow T11 Waterjet Machine
Typical Tolerances +/- 0.02mm
3000 x 3000 x >150mm
(Stainless Steel)
100HP Pump
Twin Heads
Gullco Plate Bevelling Machine
Suitable for single and double vee weld preps on straight edges over 200mm. The following angles can be achieved, 15°, 22.5°, 30°, 35°, 37.5° and 45°.
Brake Press
700 tonne x 15 mm max thickness
CNC Lathes
Max Diameter = 800mm
 
High Definition Plasma Machines (x2)
Typical 'Top Face' tolerances +/- 0.5mm
1) 12m x 3m, 0.5mm - 25mm max
2) 6m x 2m, 0.5mm - 12mm max
Birkett Cutmaster Plate Saw
Typical tolerances +/-1.5mm
Max length:  8000mm
Min Width:  20mm
Thickness Range:  6mm - 60mm
Asquith Radial Arm Drill 48" Swing
Typical tolerances
Positional:  +/- 1mm
Holes:  +/- 0.5mm
Swing:  36" (914mm)
Max Hole Size:  75mm
Vertical Borer
Max Swing = 60"
CNC Milling
Max Piece Size = 2500 x 1000