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  • About Langley Alloys

    About Langley Alloys

    Langley Alloys was created in 1938, with the objective of developing high-performance alloys for naval and aerospace applications. Our history includes the patent for the very first commercial super duplex stainless steel, Ferralium 255, and the invention of the highest-strength copper-nickel alloy Hiduron, now widely used in modern subsea applications.

    These days we operate from specialist facilities in the UK and USA, where our comprehensive stockholding of bars, plate and pipes allows us to supply customers globally. And as the distribution partner for Sandvik and voestalpine BOHLER Edelstahl, we carry an extensive range of their stainless steels, duplex and super duplex stainless steels and nickel alloys. In fact, we like to call ourselves #thehomeofsuperduplex, reflecting our role in the development and focus on distributing the most complete range of these alloys.

    Continued investment in our in-house inspection, testing and machining capabilities allow Langley Alloys to be your one-stop supplier of choice, saving you considerable cost, time and effort.

    Therefore, when you have a requirement for high-performance alloys for demanding applications, let the knowledgeable Langley Alloys team take care of you.

  • Company History

    Company History

    Our manufacturing heritage dates back to 1938

    Langley Alloys was founded in 1938 from the special copper alloys division of High Duty Alloys, and developed into a fully integrated metal production company on a site at Langley in West London. It grew steadily throughout the Second World War, following several successful alloy developments, including the high strength Naval alloy Hidurax Special and the copper bearing alloy, Hidurel® 5, which was a major engine bearing on the Spitfire aircraft.

    During the 1970’s the company employed over 500 people in metals manufacture, which included casting, rolling, forging and fabrication, as well as a successful valve design and production division.

    Over time the company relocated from its original site, and went through several name changes as parts of the business were separated.

  • Langley Alloys Today

    Langley Alloys Today…

    Elements of our proud history are still visible today, as Langley Alloys continues to supply a family of unique products for demanding applications, each with a proven track-record of application in the major defence, chemical, oil & gas and aerospace industries.

    In more recent years, Langley Alloys has continued to focus on the distribution of corrosion resistant alloys alongside our proprietary products. The addition of sites in the United States provides global reach and the ability to support our customers wherever they are located.

About Langley Alloys

Langley Alloys was created in 1938, with the objective of developing high-performance alloys for naval and aerospace applications. Our history includes the patent for the very first commercial super duplex stainless steel, Ferralium 255, and the invention of the highest-strength copper-nickel alloy Hiduron, now widely used in modern subsea applications.

These days we operate from specialist facilities in the UK and USA, where our comprehensive stockholding of bars, plate and pipes allows us to supply customers globally. And as the distribution partner for Sandvik and voestalpine BOHLER Edelstahl, we carry an extensive range of their stainless steels, duplex and super duplex stainless steels and nickel alloys. In fact, we like to call ourselves #thehomeofsuperduplex, reflecting our role in the development and focus on distributing the most complete range of these alloys.

Continued investment in our in-house inspection, testing and machining capabilities allow Langley Alloys to be your one-stop supplier of choice, saving you considerable cost, time and effort.

Therefore, when you have a requirement for high-performance alloys for demanding applications, let the knowledgeable Langley Alloys team take care of you.

Company History

Our manufacturing heritage dates back to 1938

Langley Alloys was founded in 1938 from the special copper alloys division of High Duty Alloys, and developed into a fully integrated metal production company on a site at Langley in West London. It grew steadily throughout the Second World War, following several successful alloy developments, including the high strength Naval alloy Hidurax Special and the copper bearing alloy, Hidurel® 5, which was a major engine bearing on the Spitfire aircraft.

During the 1970’s the company employed over 500 people in metals manufacture, which included casting, rolling, forging and fabrication, as well as a successful valve design and production division.

Over time the company relocated from its original site, and went through several name changes as parts of the business were separated.

Langley Alloys Today…

Elements of our proud history are still visible today, as Langley Alloys continues to supply a family of unique products for demanding applications, each with a proven track-record of application in the major defence, chemical, oil & gas and aerospace industries.

In more recent years, Langley Alloys has continued to focus on the distribution of corrosion resistant alloys alongside our proprietary products. The addition of sites in the United States provides global reach and the ability to support our customers wherever they are located.

1938年,Langley Alloys由High Duty Alloys的特种铜合金部门创立而成,并在位于西伦敦的Langley发展成为了一家综合性的金属制造公司。 它在二战期间保持了平稳发展并开发出多种大获成功的合金,其中包括高强度的海军用合金Hidurax Special,及用于制造喷火式战斗机主引擎轴承的含铜合金Hidurel® 5。

20世纪70年代,公司就拥有了500多名金属制造业的工人,范围涵盖铸造、轧制、锻造和装配,同时还成功设立了阀门设计和生产部门。 如今,Langley Alloys仍在不断为国防、化学、油气和航空航天等重点行业的各类严苛应用提供一系列久经验证的独特产品,延续着这段光荣的历史。

近些年,Langley Alloys始终专注于分销耐腐蚀合金以及我们的各类专利产品。 通过在美国和新加坡设立办事处,我们的业务范围已遍及全球,同时增强了为当地客户提供支持的能力。

  • 1938年 Langley Alloys由Hawker Sidley和High Duty Alloys共同创立
  • 20世纪40年代 为喷火式战斗机开发出了Hidurel® 5,如今仍被用于Rolls Royce和F1赛车
  • 20世纪70年代 开发出了世界上第一种超级双相不锈钢Ferralium®和Hiduron合金
  • 1996年 被Meighs Casting Group并购并迁回到特伦特河畔的斯托克
  • 2005年 通过管理层收购让Langley Alloys重新恢复为一家有限公司
  • 2008年 在纽卡斯尔安德莱姆附近建立了一家专设工厂
  • 2010年 收购了位于美国波特兰的National Metal Distributors
  • 2011年 在新加坡设立了销售办事处和分销机构
  • 2012年 在美国休斯敦设立了销售办事处
  • 2013年 在美国休斯敦设立了分销机构
  • 2016年 在纽卡斯尔安德莱姆工厂投资建立了一级加工能力
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Langley Alloys was founded by Hawker Siddeley and High Duty Alloys

Hidurel® 5 was developed as a bearing alloy, originally used within the engines of Spitfire aircraft. Still used today is applications as varied as aerospace and F1 racing.

Patent for the world’s first Super Duplex stainless steel, which was subsequently launched to the market as Ferralium 255

Ferralium 255 used in the refurbishment of the Statue of Liberty

Acquired by Meighs Casting Group and relocated to Stoke-on-Trent

Management Buy-Out restores Langley Alloys name as a limited company

Establishment of a purpose-built facility in nearby Newcastle-under-Lyme

Acquisition of National Metal Distributors in Portland, United States

Sales office and distribution facility opens in Singapore

Sales office opens in Houston, USA

Distribution facility opens in Houston, USA

Initial investment in 1st-stage machining capability at our Newcastle under Lyme site

Appointed as Sandvik’s preferred distribution partner for duplex and super duplex stainless steel bars in UK and USA

Deep hole borer installed and commissioned, as part of an ongoing investment in first-stage machining capability to support our customers

Now able to offer complete packages of pipes, flanges and fittings

Houston site relocates to much large facility to support increased stocks and sales activity

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