Hempel Special Metals Srl
Flat products
Company Overview
Hempel Special Metals operates as an independent, owner-managed international corporate group headquartered in Switzerland. With a history tracing back to Firth Brown of Sheffield, the birthplace of stainless steel, the company maintains a legacy of innovation in metal alloy development. The group distributes high-performance materials to over 50 countries through a network of six companies, a sales office in Shanghai, and various distribution partners. Its core values emphasize independence, strong partnerships, quality products, professional conduct, open communication, and a commitment to environmental responsibility.
High-Performance Materials and Forms
The company specializes in stocking and distributing a broad range of high-performance materials, including nickel alloys, various grades of stainless steels (austenitic, ferritic, martensitic, duplex), titanium, zirconium, and other exotic materials like Molybdenum, Niobium, Tantalum, and Tungsten. Materials are available in diverse forms, such as sheets, plates, bars, tubes & pipes, fittings, wires, strip, and special profiles. Hempel Special Metals also offers specialized alloys including Invar 36®/42®, Kovar®, AMPCO® 18, high-nitrogen stainless steel, and X35 ST+ for specific industry requirements.
Advanced Processing and Specialized Services
Hempel Special Metals provides extensive in-house processing capabilities to meet precise customer specifications. Services include shearing, laser/water jet and plasma cutting, slitting, band sawing, turning, ultrasonic cleaning, and bending. The company manufactures flanges and custom parts using CNC-controlled machines, offers precision grinding of bars, and provides solutions for 3D metal printing, including custom powders and build plates. This integrated approach allows for quick delivery, stringent quality control, and tailored material solutions from a single source, optimizing the supply chain.
Industry Focus and Certifications
The group serves demanding sectors such as the medical, watchmaking, aviation, and process industries. For the medical industry, it supplies implant and instrument materials and holds ISO 13485 certification. The watch industry benefits from exclusive Staybrite® stainless steels and titanium, known for their corrosion resistance and polishability. The aviation sector receives EN9100 approved materials and components. For the process industry, Hempel Special Metals provides corrosion and heat-resistant materials for plant equipment. All materials adhere to international standards like ASTM, ASM, ISO, VdTÜV, and NORSOK, ensuring consistent quality and reliability across applications.
Sustainability and Global Reach
Demonstrating a commitment to sustainability, Hempel Special Metals operates ECONOXX.com, an online metal trading platform facilitating the buying and selling of surplus and residual high-grade alloys, promoting resource efficiency. The company's global presence, with service centers and agents across Europe and Asia, ensures localized customer support, smart logistics, and consistent material quality standards worldwide. This strategy supports customers' internationalization efforts by supplying uniform materials and quality across their global subsidiaries.
