_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Avon Metals
▼ Richard Lewis, Managing Director management solutions for complex nickel and cobalt-based superalloys.
The business supports many of the world’ s leading aerospace and land-based gas turbine manufacturers by helping recover value from high-performance alloy revert streams while supporting wider sustainability and supply chain objectives.
“ Our role is not simply recycling,” Steven continues.“ It is about metallurgical stewardship – ensuring critical materials remain within the supply chain, reducing dependency on virgin raw materials, and helping customers achieve both technical and environmental objectives.”
This highly integrated approach across the Group has allowed Avon Metals to significantly broaden its technical capability and specialist offering over the last decade, while also creating a strong platform for future growth.
Strategic growth through acquisition and investment
The Group’ s acquisition of Longwear Alloys represents a major milestone in its long-term growth strategy.
“ The acquisition of Longwear Alloys was a strategic investment designed to strengthen our capabilities in highperformance and wear-resistant materials,” Richard explains.“ The integration has progressed exceptionally well, both operationally and culturally.”
Longwear’ s expertise in iron, nickel and cobalt-based alloy systems has enhanced the Group’ s ability to support increasingly complex customer applications, particularly in sectors requiring high wear resistance, heat resistance, and advanced metallurgical performance.
Alongside acquisitive growth, the Group continues to invest heavily in advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, process optimisation, and alloy development.
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