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Procurement is trickier than ever in 2026. We’ve seen over the last few years how easy it is for supply chains to be disrupted. In fact, look at the problems at the moment because of wars in the Middle East and Ukraine. So, it is more important than ever to specify the right products and work with reliable suppliers. If you need ERW tubes, you can rely on us to supply them from our base in the West Midlands. Continue reading “How do ERW tubes compare to seamless tube in 2026?”

If you look back at the data, you can see the ERW tube market expanded steadily in the decade from 2010 to 2020. As well as a generally upward trajectory, there were some moments with impressive surges in demand. It’s been largely positive in the years since then too, although with some huge challenges. A new report from MRI is predicting even better times could be ahead. This is driven by a diverse array of uses in different countries. Let’s have a closer look at these regional differences and what it means for the overall market. Continue reading “Notable regional differences in ERW tube use”

Bold new rules to encourage the use of British Steel are on the horizon. They could have a massive impact on various industries. However, there are also a number of concerns. We want to have a closer look here, then if you want to order products from the best ERW steel tube supplier in the West Midlands, you can trust us. Continue reading “A significant moment for British Steel”

A report from earlier this month by TMR is forecasting impressive growth in the medical tubing market in the next decade. As a top provider of ERW steel tubes in the West Midlands, we want to have a closer look. This is a key industry after-all, and relies on high quality tube for a variety of applications. Continue reading “Why is metal tubing becoming more important in the medical industry?”

One of the big selling points of mild steel ERW tubes is they offer impressive ductility. As a result, you can adapt them in various ways for different applications. Most notably, you may be able to bend the tubing using a CNC bender to make an array of components. However, you need to be careful or you could end up with lots of scrap. We want to have a closer look here to help you determine if you can successfully bend your tube. Continue reading “How to determine if you can bend tubing to make components?”

Water is one of the most crucial resources in the world. It’s essential for life and plays a key role in economic development. Incredibly, the CCW estimate in the UK alone we use 139 litres of water on average per day per person. With all of that in mind, the water infrastructure is really important. We want to have a closer look here so you don’t take it for granted. Then, if you want to order ERW tubes for different applications, you can rely on us. Continue reading “Why is water infrastructure so important?”