About Smiths Advanced

We are a leading stockholder and global supplier of metals and plastics into Aerospace & Space, Chemical, Defence, Medical, MRO, Naval, Nuclear, Oil & Gas and Power industries.

We make high quality materials available in a fast, cost-effective and convenient package and provide a consistent supply path for all our customers.

Global Logistics

Defence Sector

Operating Markets


The defence sector requires supply chain support in many engineering alloys and plastics.

Like most businesses today, the defence and military sector is truly global, and the Smiths Advanced Metals supplies metals & alloys worldwide.


With our BAE Systems, MBDA, Martin Baker, Lockheed Martin, Thales and Qinetiq approvals, among many others. Smiths Advanced Metals offers comprehensive engineering raw materials fulfilment for defence companies at home and abroad.


High-Profile Customers

We are a trusted supplier of raw metals essential for the defence sector. Our speciality metals form the foundation of critical systems, from naval vessels and helicopters to military transport aircraft and satellites. We ensure the highest quality and compliance by strictly adhering to DFARS requirements. We're proud to collaborate with our NATO allies on groundbreaking projects like next-generation military transport planes and advanced fighter jets, supplying the vital materials that make these technologies possible.



Stock Examples

We hold a fantastic range of NES 833 Pt2 Gr1- to Def Stan 02-833 Pt2 round bars, all ultrasonically tested to BAE Systems requirements. We also stock Radio Metal 4550 and 7068 (aluminium bars as strong as steels but lighter) to AMS 4331. A full range of plastics complements our alloy stock range from Acetal to Peek.



Contact Us Today

At Smiths Advanced Metals, we are proud to be a leading international, multi-metal and plastic stockholder and distributor. Contact us today and let Smiths Advanced Metals help you with your metal project.



Supported Products:


    Aluminium Bar


2024, 2219, 6061, 7050, 7075

    Aluminium Forgings
2219, 7050, 7075

    Bronze Bar
UNS C63000

    Copper Bar
NES 835

    Nickel Bar
L605, RENE 41

    Stainless Steel Bar
13-8 PH, 15-5 PH, 17-4 PH, 17-7 PH, A286, Greek Ascoloy

    Steel Bar
4340M, 9310, BS S156, CBS-50 Nil, C250, C300, C350

    Titanium Bar
6Al-4V, 6242, CP Grade 4

    Aluminium Sheet


2024, 6061, 7075

    Laminated Shims
Composition 1, Composition 3

    Nickel Sheet
Alloy 600, Alloy 625, Alloy 718, L605, RENE 41

    Stainless Steel Sheet
15-PH, 15-7PH, 17-4PH, 17-7PH, A286

    Steel Sheet
4130

    Titanium Sheet
6Al-4V

    Aluminium Plate


2024, 2124, 2219, 6061, 7010, 7050, 7175, 7475

    Stainless Steel Tube
21-6-9

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