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Langley Alloys Aquire National Metals Dustribution Inc, USA

Langley Alloys are delighted to announce that in December 2009 they continued their expansion plans with the acquisition of National Metal Distributors Inc. (NMD), USA. Based in Vancouver, Washington State NMD will be used to expand sales into North America in sectors such as Offshore oil and gas.

Currently employing 7 staff, NMD will enhance the portfolio of products offered by the Langley Group, to include Super Duplex Bar, Plate, Pipe, Tube and Fittings. All are offered in all 3 grades of Super Duplex (S32550, S32760 and S32750).

Langley Alloys move into new distribution facility

Having outgrown their old manufacturing site in Stock-on-Trent, in September 2009 Langley Alloys invested to new customised premises in Newcastle-under-Lyme just a few miles away.

The new facility gives Langley Alloys a modern facility in which to house their extensive stocks and well equipped cutting facilities. The highly efficient layout will allow the business to grow while continuing to provide a competitive service.

Superduplex Centre of Excellence

Langley Alloys is becoming the UK's centre for stockholding supply and technical information for all three of the offshore grade 25%Cr superduplex stainless steels (S32550, S32760 and S32750) as well as the 22%Cr duplex stainless steels S31803 and S32205. As Langley first invented the first 25%Cr duplex stainless steel (FERRALIUM 255) and coined the term 'superduplex' in a publication issued in 1982, it is fitting that Langley has taken the decision to maximise on its long experience in the production and application of this type of material.

Nickel Alloy Stockholding

As a well-known supplier of corrosion resistant alloys, Langley Alloys is increasing its nickel alloys stock range to include 625 and 718. Langley's ability to manufacture the MONEL-type grades 400 and K-500 continues to enable it to maintain short lead time supplies, something which the larger mills are not always able to offer.

Rolls Royce Aerospace Approval

Langley Alloys has recently been given Rolls Royce Aerospace approval to manufacture and supply the MSRR8501 and MSRR8503 grades of bearing materials. This is appropriate in that the MSRR8501 alloy was derived from HIDUREL 5, an alloy developed by Langley during World War II for Spitfire engine bearings.