Avon Metals, one of the privately owned UK-based manufacturers of aluminium casting alloys and a multi-award-winning metal recycling company with a turnover of £100 m, has recently completed 50 glorious years of business. The UK-based company, which includes subsidiary Avon Specialty Metals, employs 86 people at three facilities in Gloucester, right off the main Bristol Road.
"As a Gloucester-based company, we are proud to celebrate this important milestone of 50 years in business. Gloucester has proven to be a great place for our business to flourish," said Managing Director Richard Lewis, who has been with the business for 15 years.
Recycling is at the heart of all Avon business divisions, which run on continuous 24-hour shift schedules to keep up with demand. Avon Metals has received several honours, including three prestigious Queens's honours and the coveted Gloucestershire Business of the Year.
Aluminium scrap is obtained via industrial generating accounts and a network of worldwide scrap metal dealers. It then melts the aluminium and alloys it with components such as silicon, magnesium, and manganese to produce specified ingots.
The use of these ingots spans several industries, including automotive castings and wheels, aluminium foil and cans, aerospace components, as well as architectural construction items like extrusions and cladding.
The Covid epidemic, Brexit, the energy crisis, and global wars, according to Richard, have made the previous several years exceptionally turbulent and challenging. At the height of the energy price, the corporation had to withstand a 400 per cent rise. Despite these obstacles, the firm thrived effectively, setting records last year.
Richard added, "A lot of the aluminium alloys we produce are destined for the automotive industry - aluminium wheels, engine heads, brake callipers and body panels. We are an integral part of the supply chain and close the loop. Aluminium is 100% recyclable and can be repurposed over and over again with no loss in quality. Aluminium may be silver in its appearance, but it is definitely the 'green' metal and helps contribute towards a sustainable future for the planet. We are pleased to be playing our part to help protect the environment and ensure a brighter future for the next generation."
"Although, it is great to look back at how well we have done historically, we must always have an eye on the future. We are seeing a change in the automotive industry as the industry heads towards more electric cars. We have never been ones to rest on our laurels - we are always looking for what comes next and which new markets and applications we can expand into. We fully intend to be at the forefront of emerging new technologies including EV, additive manufacturing and materials science. It has been a fantastic success story over the last 50 years. Our management team has big plans and big ideas. The company is about to embark on another round of major investment into infrastructure and technology, which we believe will lay the foundations for the next 50 years. We honestly feel like we are only just getting started," mentioned Richard.
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