Supplier celebrates 30th anniversary with new acquisition

PI-KEM, a small business supplying advanced materials and equipment for innovative research, has announced its acquisition of Hart Materials, a specialist supplier of high performance materials for advanced technology applications.

PI-KEM is celebrating its 30 year anniversary this year, with this purchase allowing them to build on their current product offering and diversify into new areas.

Now co-located with PI-KEM in Tamworth, Hart Materials will have enhanced resources with new director 's, a larger sales team and a designated logistics department, all of whom are experienced in international sales and supporting a global customer base.

Colin Rouse, managing director at PI-KEM, said; “In what is a new chapter for both businesses, Hart Materials will benefit from partnership with a company that has the same high level of commitment to their customers.

"As a company, PI-KEM pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and technical expertise through our dynamic sales team led by qualified scientists and engineers.

"The focus will be to work in partnership with customers, supporting their business both in terms of value and customer service, so they can achieve their strategic goals. ”

Originally established in 1981 by Dr Tony Hart, Hart Materials has been supplying high performance metals, metallic composite products and chemicals for advanced technology applications across a diverse range of industries.

Dr Hart has now taken the decision to retire and PI-KEM are looking forward to continuing his work.

To learn more, please see www.hartmaterials.com and www.pi-kem.co.uk

Pictured: (Left to Right) Colin Rouse, PI-KEM Ltd MD and Tony Hart, Hart Materials Ltd Chairman