Interactive Timeline
Swiss inventor (pictured) Max Ulrich Schoop, invents a combustion process to melt wire and spray it onto objects. It is not long before he develops a wire pistol which is the prototype of our present Flamespray pistols.
Metallisation secures exclusive Great Britain rights to Dr. M. U. Schoop's metal spraying patents. Initially operating from John Thompson Engineering's Dudley works, the rapid demand necessitates a dedicated factory within two years.
Control of the company passes to the group of Charles Clifford Limited. The Dudley factory now comprises of 3 ½ acres and there are 6 Metallisation companies in the group.
Metallisation produces its first, own design of flame spray pistol, the MK16 for applying zinc and aluminium coatings.
Specific companies are setup to offer the Metallising process and a dedicated equipment sales division is formed.
Metallisation was commissioned to metal spray the Forth Road Bridge, a landmark long-span suspension bridge. Opened in 1964, its 1006-meter main span was the world’s fourth-longest and the longest outside the U.S. at the time.
Fast, more flexible, twin wire arc spray systems developed. Metallisation produces its first Arcspray System, The Arcspray 200.
At its 50-year mark, Metallisation Limited is acquired by Cooper Industries, creating a ready market for zinc wire from Group company Charles Clifford Limited. Both companies thrive, and Metallisation begins exporting equipment and materials.
Metallisation enters the high end Engineering coating market with HVOF and Plasma spray systems.
All systems developed to make operation and maintenance easier as we grow our worldwide market.
Founder William E. Ballard is inducted into the Thermal Spray Society Hall of Fame for his groundbreaking work in documenting the thermal spray industry's evolution through his anthology Metal Spraying and the Flame Deposition of Ceramics and Plastics.
Working with Aston University, Metallisation develops a pioneering spray gun known as the High Velocity Oxy-Fuel system - the Met-Jet 4L. The Met-Jet 4L secures the Lord Stafford 'Impact through Innovation Award'.
A full range of flame, arc, plasma, HVOF and laser cladding technology plus unrivalled service around the world.
Building on our core values of innovation, integrity and excellence, we will continue to work in close collaboration with our partners and customers to deliver world class products, support and solutions to customers old and new.
Celebrating 100 years! We're proud of the people and projects that shaped us into an award-winning, industry leader. Grounded in innovation, integrity, and excellence, we continue delivering cutting-edge thermal spray solutions. The future is bright for Metallisation!
Metallisation begins a new chapter with its acquisition by Kymera International, boosting resources and innovation. With Kymera's support, we're poised to deliver high-performance solutions to a broader global market.