From aerospace components to high-performance battery tabs, precision matters. And at Avocet Precision Metals (APM), precision is not just a product attribute. It’s the foundation of everything we do.
As the flagship division of the Avocet Materials Group, APM has been delivering high-quality strip and wire products for over 25 years. Our experience spans a wide range of critical industries, all with one common thread: the demand for materials that perform consistently, accurately, and reliably — no exceptions.
Who Are Avocet Precision Metals (APM)?
Established in 1996, Avocet Precision Metals (APM) is a sales and distribution business built on decades of family expertise in the steel industry. Still owned and operated by the Hall family, APM has evolved from a specialist steel stockholder into a trusted partner for manufacturers across the world.
Our team includes materials scientists, engineers, metallurgists, and technical sales specialists. All working to solve customer problems, not just fulfil orders. We source high-specification metals from globally recognised mill partners and in house consignment programs and distribution to meet exact production needs.
What We Supply
At APM, we focus on precision semi-finished materials for industries where tolerance, surface finish, and mechanical properties are non-negotiable.
Our range includes:
- Stainless Steel Strip – In grades such as 301, 304, 316, and 17-7PH, available in various tempers and surface finishes
- Nickel Alloy Wire and Strip – Including Inconel, Hastelloy, and other high-performance alloys
- Titanium and Titanium-Aluminium Products – For medical devices, high performance automotive parts, and aircraft components
- Copper and Bimetal Foils – Used in EMI shielding, battery current collectors, and connector applications
Industries We Serve
Our materials are used across a wide spectrum of sectors, including:
- Medical Device Manufacturing
- Aerospace and Defence
- Energy Storage & Batteries
- Automotive and E-Mobility
- Electronics and Telecommunications
- Industrial Springs and Fasteners
- Precision Engineering
Each application demands different tolerances, finishes, and mechanical behaviours, and our team is equipped to guide customers through those decisions.
Why Work with APM?
- Traceable, quality-assured supply from trusted mill partners
- Fast turnaround and flexible order quantities
- Tailored technical support from first enquiry to final delivery
- Family-run service ethos backed by professional expertise
As part of the wider Avocet Materials Group, APM customers benefit from access to specialist divisions focused on battery materials, electrofoils, and research-driven innovation, making us more than just a distributor, but a strategic supply partner.
