Market Research Report: Paralloy & FVC

Company Overview

Name and Mission

Paralloy & FVC
Mission: To be global leaders in the production of high quality centri-spun, static cast steel and nickel based products.

Founding Details

Paralloy: Founded in 1967
FVC: Founded originally as Thomas Firth and Sons in 1914

Key People

Robert McGowan - CEO

Michael Dolan - CFO

Dominique Flahaut - Technical Director

Richard Davis - Sales Director

Benoit Gallais - Business Development Director

Dave Sibson - General Manager, FVC

Kevin Norman - Tube Business Unit Manager, Paralloy

Trevor Richardson - Shape Foundries Business Unit Manager, Paralloy & FVC

Mark Walker - General Manager, FVC

Richard Pidd - FVC Sales Lead

Rob Williams - FVC/FVE Technical Sales Manager

Adrian Rozsas - Engineering and Site Services Business Unit Manager

Les Parker - Head of EHS and Compliance

Headquarters

Paralloy:

Address: Nuffield Road, Billingham, TS23 4DA, United Kingdom

FVC:

Address: PO Box 160, Garter Street, Sheffield, S4 7QY, United Kingdom

Number of Employees

No information is available.

Revenue

No information is available.

Core Competency

Known for being global leaders in producing high quality centri-spun and static cast steel and nickel-based products. Renowned for their expertise in high integrity, high precision centrifugally cast alloys.

Products

Overview

Paralloy & FVC offer a diverse range of products used in the petrochemical, general industrial, aerospace, and industrial gas turbine markets.

Syngas Products

1. Steam Reformer Tubes:

Materials Used: H39WM+, H39WMR, H39WM

Key Features: Superior heat-resistant properties, exceptional creep rupture strength, enhanced carburisation resistance.

2. Inlet/Outlet Manifolds:

Materials Used: CR32W

Key Features: High-temperature resistance up to 1,000°C, high stresses tolerance, thermal fatigue/shock resistance, high creep ductility.

3. Direct Reduction:

Materials Used: Paralloy M.D. 69

Key Features: Resistance to metal dusting, ideal for iron reduction furnaces.

Ethylene Products

1. Ethylene Profiled Tubes:

Materials Used: OPTIM-AL, PEP, H46M, H39WM

Key Features: Exceptional oxidation and carburisation resistance, increased plant throughput, outstanding creep strength.

2. Cracking Coils:

Materials Used: H46M, OPTIM-AL, PEP

Key Features: Advanced centrifugal casting techniques, increased production throughput, extended runtime between de-cokes.

Recent Developments

New Products and Innovations

Optim-Al™: A new anti-coking alloy introduced to enhance oxidation and carburisation resistance.

New profiled tube design: Customized for specific applications to increase throughput without compromising reliability.

Partnerships and Acquisitions

Acquisition by Nimbus: Paralloy & FVC were acquired by Nimbus from the Doncasters Group.

Summary

Paralloy & FVC combine their historical roots and innovative approaches to serve challenging industries such as petrochemical, aerospace, and industrial gas turbines with their high-quality, high-integrity cast alloy products. Advanced manufacturing processes, efficient lead times, and a customer-first philosophy are key aspects of their operational model. Their leadership in industry standards is cemented through innovations like OPTIM-AL and their global distribution network. The company continues to expand and innovate under the stewardship of experienced industry leaders.