Alloy Wire International has secured ISO 19443, an international standard that specifies quality management system requirements for organisations supplying products and services to the nuclear industry.
The company recorded zero non-conformities during the assessment, with its strong quality management systems, employee culture and enhanced communications strategy playing an integral role in the successful certification.
“Securing ISO 19443 will ensure we not only retain existing turnover, but importantly open up new opportunities for us both in the UK and overseas. In fact, we’re already quoting for an additional £1m of new work,” said Kevin Guest, Head of Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental Management at Alloy Wire International.
The company added that its range of 62 exotic alloys is in growing demand from the nuclear sector, with sales to this market increasing to 10% of its annual £16.5m turnover. Inconel 718, Inconel X750, Alloy 400, Nimonic 90, Alloy 80A and stainless steel 316 are among the most popular alloys requested by its global client base, all of which are currently available within three weeks of placing an order.
Materials manufactured at its West Midlands facility offer high-temperature and corrosion-resistant properties, making them ideal for applications in nuclear reactors, the development of new small modular reactors and complex decommissioning projects.
Guest added that traceability is a key requirement, along with the ability to prove the authenticity of materials processed at the company’s factory.
“A close working relationship with our suppliers ensures we receive original data that we can then integrate into our management system — a system that now meets the stringent demands of ISO 19443,” he stated.
Looking ahead, Tom Mander, Managing Director of Alloy Wire International, said more countries are returning to nuclear as a viable power source, including the Sizewell C project in the UK.
“Our material is often at the very start of these supply chains, and that presents a significant opportunity for us — one we’re looking to discuss when we head to Wire 2026 in April,” Mander added.
