West Midlands manufacturer to showcase expanded capacity and nuclear sector ambitions in Dusseldorf

Black Country-based Alloy Wire International (AWI) is gearing up to celebrate its 80th anniversary next month with a trip to Düsseldorf in Germany.

The Brierley Hill manufacturer, which supplies precision-drawn, flat and profile wire to customers across more than 50 countries, is exhibiting at the Wire 2026 industry event from April 13 to 17.

The firm, taking a stand at the event for the 13th time, will showcase its 62-strong range of exotic alloys from Stand E26 in Hall 11, including Inconel, Hastelloy and Nimonic grades.

Sales Executive Paul Chatterley said: “Wire 2026 is the biggest event in our calendar and the perfect way to celebrate our 80th birthday with customers, partners and suppliers. 

“Everyone in industry will be together in one space, which makes it an ideal time to talk about our recent £1.1m investment in an additional unit just a few yards from our manufacturing facility.”

Nuclear ambitions

AWI secured ISO 19443 quality accreditation this year and is targeting growth in the nuclear sector. 

Chatterley said: “This should open new doors for us and we’ll be targeting clients involved in the nuclear supply chain and the design and production of reactors.”

The company’s £1.1m investment has delivered energy-efficient LED lighting, new access doors, secure perimeter fencing and purpose-built racking. Further upgrades include an additional furnace, new rolling equipment and an extractor system to recycle soap lubricant waste.

Chatterley added: “What all this means for our global customer base is shorter lead times and more capacity to cope with a ramp up in production.”

AWI supplies 15 industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical and oil and gas, and can produce wire from 0.025mm to 21mm.