UK-based WB Alloys is investing $6.6 million to expand their operations and open production in Virginia. The Danville facility will specialize in wire alloy production for the Navy and Department of Defense. The project is expected to create 30 jobs.
WB USA President & WB Alloy Group Managing Director Paul Houston said, “WB Alloys is proud to establish our U.S. base of operations in Danville, Virginia, reinforcing our global manufacturing footprint and commitment to the American market. This strategic expansion will enable us to further develop and localize key production lines to serve both commercial and defense sectors across the United States.”
Founded in 1974 and headquartered in the United Kingdom, WB Alloys specializes in the manufacturing of high-performance alloy wire for welding wire-based metal 3D printed components. In addition to consumables, they design and produce advanced closed-loop weld monitoring systems and WAAM/DED additive manufacturing equipment. WB Alloys supplies FasTech, a leading 3D metal printing operation located in the City of Danville.
Their initial U.S. operations will begin in a 10,000-square-foot facility with plans to scale up to 50,000 square feet as they reach full production capacity. With seven existing locations across the U.K. and one in the Middle East, the Danville facility marks a key milestone in the company’s global growth strategy and strengthens their ability to support critical U.S. manufacturing initiatives.
