News
DONT FRET! - WE HAVE INSTALLED A BRAND NEW CNC ROUTER
Blackburns Metals are please to announce the installation of a band new CNC Router from AXYZ. We now offer improved lead times for all your FRET work requirements... Contact BLACKBURNS today for a COMPETITIVE QUOTE!
For further details email signs@blackburnsmetals.com
VuPlex - BUY ONLINE! NEW ACRYLIC and PLASTIC CLEANER
NEW product VuPlex - Plastic Cleaner and Anti-Static Polish is now available to buy online in the UK from Blackburns Metals online shop (official UK suppliers).
VuPlex was designed for use in the demanding Aviation industry and delivers a fast, safe, and effective solution to acrylic and plastic maintenance. Follow the link to download the PDF for further info on VuPlex - Acrylic and Plastic WONDER Cleaner NOW available in 235ml and 445ml cans.
Blackburns Metals are one of the UK's leading suppliers of Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Yellow Metals, Composites and Acrylics. Please email Blackburns Metals for further information or call 01384 276419 to order your VuPlex cans today.
BLACKBURNS SPONSOR GLOBAL CHALLENGE
Blackburns Metals are sole supplier of all metals for the build of 'Accomplish More', which will attempt to beat the Around World Record.
Follow the link for further information on Alan Priddy's 'Global Challenge' project and progress of the 'Accomplish More' Circumnavigation World Record Attempt.
Blackburns Metals are one of the leading suppliers of Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Yellow Metals and Composites to the Marine industry. Please email Blackburns Metals or visit the Blackburns Marine website for further information.
NEW STAINLESS STEEL TUBE AND FITTINGS BROCHURE
Blackburns Metals have produced a Stainless Steel Tubular Products brochure with information on our Stainless Steel Tube and Fittings. Click here to view our S/Steel Tubular Products brochure or alternatively visit our online PDF Library...
Blackburns Bristol supply BCP for Tardis...
No actually it’s a ballot box. Another innovative use of Blackburns Composite Panel.
BLACKBURNS NORWICH ARE EXPANDING
Blackburns Norwich are relocating to larger premises to support their growing business. The new site on The Frenbury Park Estate will allow for additional onsite services and processing capability.
Blackburns Metals
Unit C, The Frenbury Park Estate
Hellesdon Park Road
Norwich
Norfolk NR6 5DP
t. 01603 243 900
e. Blackburns Norwich
BRISTOL INCREASES CUTTING CAPACITY OF SHEET TO 4000MM
Blackburns Bristol have just completed the installation of an Amada Guillotine which has increased the cutting capacity on sheet up to 4000mm in length.
Please email Blackburns Bristol for further information.
COIL AND PLATE EXPANDS
Coil and Plate business expands with move to 38,000 sq ft unit on the Pensnett Estate. The move will create 55 new manufacturing jobs at Kingswinford and give Blackburns the abilty to process aluminium, stainless steel and other metals under one roof.
Blackburns Coil Centre - Kingswinford location map
Blackburns Plate Centre - Kingswinford location map
BCP TRAFFIC HAS 12 YEAR GUARANTEE
Please email Guy Hammond for further information.
BCP TRAFFIC BECOMES THE FAVOURED ACM FOR ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNS
BCP Traffic conforms to EN 12899-1:2001 Part 1 and 5, and has recently undergone accelerated salt tests, during which no de-lamination occurred confirming the products 12 year warranty.
BLACKBURNS LAUNCH EXPORT DEPT
With the growing demand from outside of the UK for marine and sign products, Blackburns have launched its Marketing and Export Department, please email Blackburns Export.
WIDER RANGE OF OFF THE SHELF 5083 CAST BLOCK THICKNESSES NOW AVAILABLE
Blackburns Metals is pleased to announce Cast 5083 Block is now being stocked at our plate centre in the following thicknesses:
30mm, 40mm, 50mm, 60mm, 70mm, 80mm, 100mm, 120mm, 130mm, 150mm, 180mm, 200mm, 230mm, 250mm, 300mm, 350mm and 400mm.
We also stock 6082 rolled commercial plate from 3mm to 304mm, 5083 commercial rolled plate from 3mm to 152.4mm and Alumec 79 and 89 Mould tool plate and Mic 6 cast machined tooling plate. Click Alumec 79, 89, Cast 5083 Thickness chart or 6082, Rolled 5083, Mic 6 Thickness chart for the full range of sizes available in each grade.
We offer a next day service on cut to size orders and can offer tight cutting tolerances of -0mm/+1mm on thicknesses up to 152.4mm.
If you have any requirements please contact Blackburns Plate:
t. 01384 282 360
f. 01384 298 227
e. Blackburns Plate Centre
BCP TRAFFIC ENDORSED BY ALL
BCP Traffic endorsed by all the major reflective sheeting manufacturers...
3M and Rennicks have both tested BCP Traffic and warrant the reflective sheeting adhered to BCP Traffic.
BLACKBURNS MARINE BROCHURE
Available NOW, please email to request a copy.
BLACKBURNS METALS CONTINUES TO EXPAND
Blackburns Metals, leading Aluminium and Stainless Steel stockholders are delighted to announce further expansion of their business with the relocation of their Central distribution, Sign manufacturing and Export operation to the Pensnett Estate at Kingswinford.
Managing Director Karl Weston said ‘the relocation to the Pensnett Estate gives us yet another platform for growth. We have relocated two other Blackburns Service Centres to the estate recently and both have been very successful. It is therefore a logical step to build on that success’.
The move will provide Blackburns Metals with room for expansion and new jobs will be created as they expand the product range.
BCP TRAFFIC CONTAINS MORE ALUMINIUM
BCP Traffic contains more aluminium per square metre than alternative ACMs targeted at the traffic market...
BCP traffic has been designed specifically for road traffic sign manufacture with 0.5mm aluminium skins as opposed to 0.3mm usually found in alternative ACMs, which provides greater rigidity, whilst retaining all of the advantages and weight savings of traditional composites
BLACKBURNS INTRODUCE A-CAST ACRYLIC SHEET
The current lifestyle fascination with high gloss is quite literally reflected in the wide range of Blackburns A-Cast® Acrylic colours and finishes available.
Blackburns A-Cast® Acrylic is the perfect material for designers looking to create a visual impact for a product, company or brand. Offering both form and function for applications across a number of sectors, and is a principal product for signage, point-of-sale and the shopfitting industries.
Blackburns A-Cast® Acrylic has been produced in over 3,000 colours and is available in a wide range of special finishes and effects. While clear, white and opals remain a staple across all sectors, continents and cultures.
For further details view the Blackburns A-Cast Acrylic PDF, or email signs@blackburnsmetals.com
BCP TRAFFIC EXCELS IN SALT EMERSION TESTS
Despite scurrilous claims by an alternative ACM manufacturer, BCP Traffic has surpassed the requirements of BS EN ISO 9227:2006 which is an accelerated salt emersion test. Full results can be obtained by emailing Blackburns Signs.
