Lawton Tubes Announces Exciting £20 Million Expansion to a State-of-the-Art Facility

The old Sandvik site has now been purchased successfully by Lawton Tubes.

We at Lawton Tubes are thrilled to share some exciting news about our future. As a leading manufacturer and supplier of copper tubing products, we are investing £20 million into a brand-new, cutting-edge facility, just a few metres from our current headquarters on Torrington Avenue, Coventry.

Currently, we hold storage of 60sq ft with a 20,000sq ft increase. Within 3 years, our expansion will see the creation of a 120,000 sq. ft, two-storey facility that will house our manufacturing, storage, and office operations. This is a significant step forward for our family-run business, which continues to grow at an incredible pace. With an annual turnover of £230 million and a dedicated team of 140 staff across our four sites in Coventry, Redditch, and Poole, we are committed to building a future that supports both our employees and customers.

“We are pleased to announce the successful purchase of the former Sandvik site on Torrington Avenue, facilitated by Peter Holt at Holt Commercial Coventry. Our vision is to transform the entire five-acre site into a state-of-the-art distribution centre and new head office for Lawton Tubes. We are excited to once again partner with Fusion Building Consultancy, a trusted collaborator on several past projects, including our current distribution centre. The redevelopment is set to be completed within the next 30 to 36 months, marking a significant milestone in our company’s growth.”

Giles Lawton – Managing Director of Operations

Lawton Tubes has long been a success story for the region, exporting to over 40 countries worldwide. We are incredibly proud to have earned the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise, a testament to our achievements in international trade. Our copper tubes serve critical industries, from healthcare and construction to major sporting venues. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we played a crucial role in supplying copper tubing to the Nightingale hospitals, demonstrating our commitment to serving communities in times of need.

Robert Lawton, our Director of Marketing and International Sales, and a fourth-generation member of our family business established in 1918, recently shared this exciting news with Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce President, Steve Harcourt.

“We are thrilled to announce our investment in a state-of-the-art facility that will serve as the foundation for our continued growth. With increasing global demand, recognition from the King’s Award for Enterprise, and strong sales growth across new markets, now is the ideal time to invest in our future. Copper’s sustainability is becoming more widely recognised, it can be endlessly recycled and has natural antimicrobial properties that kill germs on contact. This has driven demand across all our sectors, reinforcing the need for expanded space and new technologies to support our next phase of growth. We see this expansion as more than just an investment in our business; it’s an opportunity to deepen our engagement with the local community. Being a great business means giving back, and we’re excited to expand our role in supporting the region. We’re eager to work with the Chamber and other partners as we move forward.”

Robert Lawton – Director of International Sales and Marketing

Steve Harcourt praised our expansion plans, highlighting Lawton Tubes as a shining example of local enterprise:

“One of the most rewarding aspects of my role as Chamber President is meeting the incredible businesses that make our region thrive. Lawton Tubes has been an integral part of Coventry’s business landscape for over a century, and this significant investment marks an exciting new chapter for the company. As a Chamber, we are here to offer our full support to help Lawton Tubes achieve its growth ambitions.”

Steve Harcourt, President of Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce

As we embark on this exciting journey, we remain committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. Our new facility will enable us to meet growing global demand, embrace new technologies, and create more opportunities for our team and new jobs for our local community.

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