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Precision engineers are slightly less optimistic on the prospects for the sector than a quarter previously, according to Columbia Metals’ second survey on precision engineering market conditions. More respondents now believe the market environment will become increasingly competitive over the next 12 months, and a larger proportion expects reductions in investment and staffing levels. “The steady […]

Columbia Metals’ Italian forging partner, Forgia Rapida, has gained Norsok M-650 qualification for two grades of duplex stainless steel. The forge has successfully received qualification from international certification body DNV for ASTM A182 F51 (S31803) and ASTM A182 F60 (S32205) material. Norsok M-650 is a manufacturing route specification that will enable Forgia Rapida to offer […]

A renowned blacksmith has been awarded the prestigious Tonypandy Cup by the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths for a staircase handrail designed using Coldur-A® from Columbia Metals. Andy Hopper AWCB, a blacksmith based in Poole, Dorset, won the award for his design of a bronze and stainless steel staircase handrail for a Georgian property with a modern interior. Coldur-A® was selected for […]

Precision engineering companies in the UK remain confident that sales levels will remain stable or increase over the next 12 months despite the steep declines in the prices of oil and copper since the start of 2015, according to Columbia Metals’ first survey on market conditions in the sector. Only 18% of precision engineers expect sales […]

Columbia Metals is to attend the Driving Technological Change 2015 conference at the Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire. The event takes place on Wednesday 1 July and will explore the latest technologies in the motorsport and automotive industries. Columbia Metals will be represented at the opening presentations and will take part in both the morning and […]

Columbia Metals will be making a first-time visit to this year’s NACE International CORROSION conference, which takes place in Dallas between 16-19 March. The company will be in attendance at the event to participate in the sessions focusing on material selection and design. The NACE CORROSION conference brings together many of the world’s leading authorities in […]

Columbia Metals has provided its technical advice and insight into a newly published article in Race Engine Technology (RET) magazine. The article, entitled “Alloys For The Future”, appears in January’s edition of RET, a prestigious publication targeted at engineers in the motorsport industry. RET conducted interviews with Columbia Metals’ technical team in order to further understand recent […]

Columbia Metals is delighted to unveil its new company website. The new site, available at www.columbiametals.com, has been designed to provide the ultimate user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality throughout. Visitors to the site can access detailed product information, background to the company and technical data, and can easily submit their quotation requests or technical enquiries […]