Each week we will add a fact that our knowledgeable workforce know about the metal industry. Whether that being about the history of the industry or useful information about metal. We want to share our experience and knowledge that has been collected over 40 years. This is because we value the importance of learning and we hope that you will find what we know as a company interesting.
Make sure to frequently check this page to stay updated to new facts.
Make sure to frequently check this page to stay updated to new facts.
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- Week Eleven -
Iron is formed at the heart of large dying stars and in supernovae, the most powerful explosions in the Universe, that scatter iron atoms through the vast emptiness of Space. This makes iron the most abundant metal in the Universe. Source - National Museums NI, Element of the Universe |
- Week Ten -
We have recently moved to a unit in Telford. Telford is named after civil engineer Thomas Telford, who engineered many road, canal and rail projects in Shropshire.
We have recently moved to a unit in Telford. Telford is named after civil engineer Thomas Telford, who engineered many road, canal and rail projects in Shropshire.
- Week Nine -
"Alderley Edge is one of a handful of prehistoric mining sites in Britain. It's the oldest known metal-mining site in England – activity began as early as 1900 BC.
Copper and tin together make bronze thus Bronze Age people were keen to exploit any copper resources they could find. Various prehistoric tools such as stone hammers and mauls have been found.
In the 1870s an oak shovel was discovered and was eventually carbon dated in 1993 to around 1750 BC."
- National Trust Website -
"Alderley Edge is one of a handful of prehistoric mining sites in Britain. It's the oldest known metal-mining site in England – activity began as early as 1900 BC.
Copper and tin together make bronze thus Bronze Age people were keen to exploit any copper resources they could find. Various prehistoric tools such as stone hammers and mauls have been found.
In the 1870s an oak shovel was discovered and was eventually carbon dated in 1993 to around 1750 BC."
- National Trust Website -
Malachite glistening in Engine Vein - Ed Coghlan
- Week Eight -
Ironbridge which is just a couple of miles away from us is said to be the cradle of the industrial revolution.
Named after the bridge which was built in 1779, it was the first of its kind fabricated from cast iron and one of the few which have survived to the present day.
Ironbridge which is just a couple of miles away from us is said to be the cradle of the industrial revolution.
Named after the bridge which was built in 1779, it was the first of its kind fabricated from cast iron and one of the few which have survived to the present day.
- Week Seven -
Many years ago metal ores were mined in the UK which included copper, tin, zinc, gold and iron.
Although the number of working mines have reduced over the years the significance of metal in industries are still vital.
Many years ago metal ores were mined in the UK which included copper, tin, zinc, gold and iron.
Although the number of working mines have reduced over the years the significance of metal in industries are still vital.
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- Week Six -
The non-ferrous industry in the UK was centred in the West Midlands which is where we're located. |
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- Week Five -
Copper Fact
It's naturally anti-bacterial. Copper kills most bacteria that comes into contact with it within 10 minutes.
Copper Fact
It's naturally anti-bacterial. Copper kills most bacteria that comes into contact with it within 10 minutes.
- Week Four -
Copper Fact
Copper has very good electrical and thermal properties.
Copper Fact
Copper has very good electrical and thermal properties.
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- Week Three -
Copper Fact Copper has been used by man for around 5000 years which is much longer than any other metal. It's a useful metal as it can become a malleable material when refined, this makes it good for working into different shapes. |
- Week Two -
Brass Fact
Brass has antimicrobial properties and for this reason it's a good material for door furniture.
Brass Fact
Brass has antimicrobial properties and for this reason it's a good material for door furniture.
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- Week One - Brass Fact Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc which makes it stronger than copper or zinc, so it has a better resistance to wear. |
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