Christmas Shutdown 2023
To all our valued customers and friends, As 2023 comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for choosing the Knight Group as your trusted precision strip and wire supplier. We are honoured to have had the opportunity to serve you throughout the year. At the Knight Group, our mission has always been to provide premium quality materials and exceptional service to meet…
Celebrating 80 Years of Excellence – The Knight Group’s Unwavering Commitment to Customers
This September, the Knight Group proudly marks its 80th anniversary — a significant milestone that stands as a testament to our enduring commitment to innovation, excellence, and growth. Over the last eight decades, the Knight Group has evolved from a small independent business into a global supplier and processor of precision strip and wire. As we celebrate this remarkable achievement, we reflect on our journey, development, and what this means…
The Force of Bionics: How Star Wars Predicted the Rise of Advanced Prosthetics
The Force of Bionics: How Star Wars Predicted the Rise of Advanced Prosthetics A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… the Star Wars franchise introduced us to a futuristic world filled with advanced technology, interstellar travel, and bionic limbs. As we find ourselves in 2023, we must acknowledge how George Lucas’ epic space opera has, in many ways, predicted the development of cutting-edge prosthetics. In this article,…
Beyond the Surface: The Positive Environmental Impact of Precision Alloys
As the world celebrates Earth Day and reflects on our impact on the planet, it’s important to acknowledge the advancements in precision alloy production and applications. At Knight Group, we’re proud to be stockists and processors of premium precision alloys at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing practices. Precision alloys are specialised metals designed to have specific physical and chemical properties, making them ideal for a wide range of applications. These…
Reaching for the Stars: How Precision Strip and Wire Propel Human Space Flight Forward
Reaching for the Stars: How Precision Strip and Wire Propel Human Space Flight Forward Each year on the 12th of April, the world commemorates the International Day of Human Space Flight to mark the anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s pioneering journey into outer space in 1961. This day is an ongoing reminder of humanity’s incredible achievements in space exploration and the technological advancements that have made such feats possible. Understanding the…
World Health Day: The Importance of Precision Strip and Wire in Medical Device Manufacturing
World Health Day is celebrated annually on April 7th, aiming to promote universal health coverage for all. The medical devices industry incorporates a wide range of medical, surgical and scientific products, each performing a crucial role in patient care. Their quality and reliability are essential for successful health outcomes, from implants to surgical and imaging equipment. In this blog, we will explore the critical role of precision strip and wire…
Christmas Shutdown 2022
To all our valued customers and friends, 2022 has seen both triumphs to be celebrated and challenges to overcome. Success has been achieved through our continued partnerships, and all of teams across the Knight Group would like to thank you for your continued support. As a group, we remain committed to ensuring we offer you the best in both quality materials and customer experience, all for the most competitive price.…
Star Wars Metallurgy
Star Wars Metallurgy: finding the fact in the fiction As we celebrate May the 4th and all things Star Wars, you may be wondering how fact compares to fiction. Ever since Star Wars first premiered in 1977, we’ve been fascinated by the materials used to create the iconic spaceships of the series. From materials used in the iconic Millennium Falcon, Mandalorian armour, to the fatally flawed…
Making Manufacturing Safer
Making Manufacturing Safer Poor health and safety practices make the headlines whenever there’s an industrial accident. These stories are never pleasant reading and often leave you with more questions than answers. In manufacturing, we have to ensure that facilities are safe, and one thing is for sure – mistakes can be costly in more ways than one and could end up with your company making headlines for all the wrong…
New Year’s Resolutions for Business
What are they and could they work for you? For many of us, New Year is generally a time of hope. We look back at past challenges we’ve overcome and look forward to new beginnings. People often fall into one of two camps when it comes to New Year’s resolutions, the “New Year New Me” or the alternative, “Embrace Who You Are Now.” But what about when it comes…
Christmas Shutdown
To all of our valued customer, suppliers and friends, 2021 has seen both triumphs to be celebrated and challenges to overcome. Success has been achieved through our continued partnership and all of the team at the Knight Group would like to thank you for your continued support. Since the merger of Knight Precision Wire Ltd (KPW) with Knight Strip Metals Ltd (KSM) and Precision Metals EU (PM) earlier this year,…