In June, one of the global materials and supply chain specialists entered a new chapter, and thyssenkrupp Materials Services officially became tk accelis.
The new identity reflects a business that has evolved beyond traditional materials distribution into a provider of integrated supply chain solutions, combining materials expertise with processing capabilities, logistics and digital innovation.
While the name has changed, the company’s commitment to supporting UK manufacturing remains stronger than ever. With materials continuing to form the foundation of the business, the Solutions business of tk accelis in the UK is focused on helping customers improve resilience, efficiency and performance through tailored supply chain solutions.
Focusing on developing customised supply chain offerings, tk accelis Supply Chain Solutions operates over 100 sites globally, eight of which are based in the UK. Its business spans the entire materials supply chain, from sourcing and processing to logistics and digital services, enabling manufacturers to focus on what matters most – their core business.
In the UK, the company’s operations are underpinned by a manufacturing presence across the West Midlands, with UK headquarters, logistics hub, fabrication and coil processing sites located there.
At the Central Materials Hub in Cradley Heath, the company’s site serves as a strategic hub for material stockholding and distribution, offering aluminium, stainless steel and titanium, alongside polycoating services and transport fleet. The site supplies manufacturers across the aerospace, equipment manufacturing and general engineering sectors with materials delivered to customer requirements.
Just a short distance away, a fabrication facility showcases the company’s expertise in aluminium extrusion and CNC machining, with bed lengths of up to 15 meters. Combining engineering experience with advanced production technology, the site manufactures high-quality fabricated components that support the construction and architecture as well as data centre industries.
Meanwhile, the coil processing site in Birmingham provides specialist services, including copper, stainless steel and aluminium coil slitting, cut-to-length processing and traverse winding. Part of automotive and architectural supply chains, the site offers precision processing and reliable material availability to manufacturers across the UK.
This portfolio reflects the company’s mission to redefine industry standards by tailoring and digitising supply chain solutions from source to motion. Through continuous improvement and close collaboration with customers, tk accelis Supply Chain Solutions is helping UK manufacturers build more resilient and efficient supply chains.
Billy Kingsbury, CEO at tk accelis Supply Chain Solutions UK, explained: “At the heart of what we do is our Materials-as-a-Service strategy. Rather than simply supplying materials, we combine years of materials expertise with processing, logistics, consulting and digital capabilities to create end-to-end supply chain solutions that help customers improve productivity, reduce complexity and respond more effectively to changing market demands.”
As manufacturing continues to evolve, tk accelis Supply Chain Solutions is positioning itself to help customers navigate increasingly complex supply chains – providing not only the materials they need, but also the integrated services and expertise designed to enable long-term success.
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