Firth Rixson Metals Limited (Howmet Engines)

• Consumer

The origins of Firth Rixson Limited go back to the early 1800s with continual growth and expansion ever since, not just in terms of the quality products that we provide but also with our relationships with customers. The company, renowned for being the world’s largest Ring manufacturer, has significantly developed across an array of industrial markets.

Firth Rixson is a global leader in providing quality engineered products to high technology industries, primarily Aerospace. Not only are we world leaders in Aerospace manufacturing but Firth Rixson’s highly engineered Forged and Metals products are also integral in a wide spectrum of markets, from Power Generation to Fuel Exploration.

Our Firth Rixson Metals Division specialises in Cast and Wrought Superalloys which has earned them a position as a market leader in this industry sector. Firth Rixson Metals major revenue streams include; Cast Stick, Medical, Hirework and Axles. Metals provide numerous services to the different markets. From our Ecclesfield facility we can supply Wrought production in materials ranging from Carbon Steel to Titanium. A recent development at the Glossop site means that we can now supply chemical analysis under UKAS ISO 17025, the first GDMS of its kind in the UK. The benefits of the GDMS are; quick turnaround, competitive prices and accurate trace analysis at sub-ppm levels.

Firth Rixson supply products worldwide but the company also has an international presence from the 12 globally situated facilities in the USA, UK, Hungary and China.

Firth Rixson has stability and strength and continues to succeed in a competitive and versatile market.