2025: A YEAR OF PRECISION, PARTNERSHIP & PROGRESS
2025 Highlights | Industry Events | Nickel Alloys | Key Dates | Looking Ahead to 2026
What a remarkable year 2025 has been! As we prepare to close out another successful year, we want to reflect on the milestones that reinforced our position as one of Europe’s leading precision metals service centres and share a look ahead at an exciting 2026.
Celebrating Our 2025 Journey
This year, the Knight Group solidified our position as your trusted supply chain partner for precision strip, wire and foils. With expanded nickel alloy availability, enhanced processing capabilities, and deeper technical expertise backed by our partnership with Elgiloy Special Metals, we strengthened our position as specialist suppliers of high-performance nickel alloys for critical applications.
Showcasing Our Expertise Across Europe
2025 saw us connect with manufacturers, engineers, and industry leaders across three major international exhibitions:
• Southern Manufacturing – Showcasing our full materials range and support for manufacturing innovators, driving industry in the UK and EU forward with a commitment to excellence.
• Paris Airshow – Demonstrating our aerospace-grade nickel alloy capabilities to leading global aviation and defence manufacturers.
• Metal Expo – Reinforcing our position as the go-to nickel alloy specialists for the UK & EU precision metals supply chain.
These events meant more to us than just exhibiting; they were opportunities to listen, learn and understand how we can continue to support industries where performance and reliability are non-negotiable.
Nickel Alloys: Our Specialist Focus for High-Performance Applications
Throughout 2025, we’ve invested significantly in expanding our nickel alloy expertise, stockholding and processing capabilities. From Inconel, Hastelloy, and Nimonic, our precision strip and wire service centres now offer:
• An extended range of stocked nickel alloy grades in strip and wire, ready for dispatch
• Fast lead times on custom processing, so your materials arrive machine-ready
• Quality assurance aligned to aerospace, chemical processing, and high-temperature applications
Whether you’re manufacturing components for jet engines, high-corrosion environments, or thermal systems, our nickel alloy specialists are here to support your most critical projects.
Planning Ahead: Key Dates for Your Diary
To help support your end-of-year planning for the holiday period and ensure uninterrupted supply for your projects, please note our key operational dates:
Office Closure across the Knight Group
Closed from 1:00 pm, Wednesday, 24 December 2025
Reopening Thursday, 2 January 2026.
Critical Dispatch Deadlines
• Last UK Dispatch: Friday, 19 December 2025
• Last International Dispatch: Friday, 12 December 2025
Final Collections
If you need to arrange a collection, please confirm at least 24 hours in advance before Friday, 19 December 2025.
Deliveries Resume
Normal delivery services will restart on Thursday, 2 January 2026.
Need something urgent? If you have an urgent project or a requirement that falls outside these timelines, please contact us as early as possible. Our dedicated team will always do their best to find a solution.
Looking Ahead to 2026
We’re excited about what’s on the horizon. In 2026, expect:
• Further nickel of our nickel alloy inventory
• Fast and flexible turnaround times
• Enhanced technical support
• Continued investment in our precision processing capabilities
• More opportunities to connect at industry events and through our growing knowledge base resources. You can find us at Southern Manufacturing, Farnborough Air Show and Metal Expo.
Get Ahead of the Curve
Planning critical projects for Q1 2026? Now is the perfect time to get ahead. Get in touch before our closure to discuss your requirements, secure priority scheduling, and ensure seamless continuity when we return in the New Year.
Thank You for Your Partnership
Through Knight Strip Metals Ltd, Knight Precision Wire Ltd, Multifoil Ltd, and Precision Metals EU, our mission remains consistent: delivering premium materials, responsive support, and a dependable supply chain you can count on.
Thank you for making 2025 a year to remember. Your trust and partnership throughout this year have been central to our success. We look forward to building on this foundation as we move into 2026.
From All of Us at Knight Group
Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a well-deserved rest. Here’s to an even stronger partnership in 2026!
Knight Strip Metals Ltd | Knight Precision Wire Ltd | Multifoil Ltd | Precision Metals EU
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