Alloy Wire International
Metal wire
Company Overview and History
Alloy Wire International (AWI), established in 1946, is a global manufacturer specializing in precision-drawn wire, bars, and wire rope made from high-performance 'Exotic' alloys. Operating from two advanced factories in the UK and supported by a network of 45 international offices, AWI serves over 6,000 customers across more than 70 countries. The company has a rich history of growth, marked by significant investments in technology, expansion into new facilities, and a commitment to quality and customer service, including achieving various international certifications.
Products and Services
AWI offers an extensive range of materials, including over 60 different 'High Performance' nickel alloys such as Inconel, Monel, Hastelloy, Nimonic, and Waspaloy, as well as various Stainless Steels, Beryllium Copper, and specific electrical resistance and hot cutting wires. These materials are available in round wire, flat wire, profile wire (e.g., square, D-shape, chamfered), bars, and wire rope. AWI manufactures precision wire sizes ranging from 0.025mm (.001') to 21mm (0.827'), catering to both small batches (from 3 meters) and medium volumes (up to 3 tonnes).
Key Differentiators and Applications
AWI's unique selling points include an impressive stock of 400 tonnes of DFARS & EU compliant raw materials, enabling industry-leading lead times of typically three weeks. For urgent requirements, their 'Emergency Manufacturing Service' ensures dispatch within days. The company prides itself on manufacturing to exact customer specifications, offering flexible order quantities without demanding large minimums. AWI's products are vital for 15 demanding industries, including aerospace, nuclear, automotive, chemical, electronic, medical, and oil and gas, where properties such as corrosion resistance, high strength, creep resistance, controlled expansion, and specific electrical qualities are critical. The company also provides R&D support and a reprocessing service for customer-supplied materials.
