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. As the distribution partner for Alleima (formerly Sandvik) (opens in new tab) and voestalpine BOHLER Edelstahl (opens in new tab), we carry an extensive range of their stainless steels, duplex and super duplex stainless steels and nickel alloys, reflecting our role in developing and distributing the most complete range of these alloys.
We continue to invest in our in-house inspection, testing and machining capabilities.
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.
