{"id":2118968,"date":"2026-11-03T11:08:38","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T11:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/westmidlands\/?p=2118968"},"modified":"2026-11-03T11:10:14","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T11:10:14","slug":"108-year-old-coventry-firm-expands-into-stainless-steel-ahead-of-20m-hq-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/westmidlands\/news\/2118968-108-year-old-coventry-firm-expands-into-stainless-steel-ahead-of-20m-hq-move","title":{"rendered":"108-year-old Coventry firm expands into stainless steel ahead of \u00a320m HQ move"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">Coventry copper tube supplier Lawton Tubes is expanding into stainless steel for the first time in its 108-year history, as it prepares to move into a new \u00a320m headquarters next year.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawtontubes.co.uk\/\">The family-run busines<\/a>s, based on Torrington Avenue and employing around 150 people, is launching a range of stainless steel tube and press fittings for the commercial plumbing sector.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The move forms part of the company\u2019s wider push to diversify. Back in January, Lawton Tubes, which turned over \u00a3230m last year, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/westmidlands\/news\/2106904-century-old-copper-manufacturer-commits-25m-to-prepare-for-the-future\">committed \u00a325m to an investment programme<\/a> to modernise its operations and prepare for future growth, including the new headquarters.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The range, from 15mm to 168mm, includes systems in 316L and 304 alloys for water and gas applications. The 316L range offers improved resistance to corrosion, making it suitable for coastal, medical and industrial settings.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The company said the launch has already generated a strong pipeline of enquiries and orders from merchants.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Giles Lawton, managing director of operations, said: \u201cCopper remains an outstanding material and will continue to be central to our business, thanks to its exceptional longevity. However, stainless steel brings its own distinct advantages, particularly where corrosion resistance and strength are key considerations.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThis investment also supports our ambitious growth plans, alongside the opening of our new \u00a320 million headquarters next year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Lawton Tubes exports to countries around the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coventry copper tube supplier Lawton Tubes is expanding into stainless steel for the first time in its 108-year history, as it prepares to move into a new \u00a320m headquarters next 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