KBM Materials to Distribute Sandvik Metal Powders
The collaboration will increase accessibility of Sandvik’s Osprey metal powders, which includes premium titanium alloys and copper powder, as well as nickel-based superalloys, cobalt-chrome and ultrahard maraging steels.
Sandvik’s Osprey metal powders are used in processes such as metal injection molding and additive manufacturing. Source: Sandvik
Sandvik has signed a distributor agreement with KBM Advanced Materials to operate sales and distribution of metal powders for additive manufacturing (AM) across the U.S. The collaboration will increase accessibility of Osprey metal powders from Sandvik in the region.
Sandvik manufactures metal powders for advanced manufacturing processes such as AM and metal injection molding (MIM). KBM Advanced Materials specializes in financing, selling and distributing metal powders for a variety of processes, including AM and MIM. Its distribution network in the U.S. bridges the gap between a dispersed customer base and reputable metal powder producers — with a business model set up to facilitate both customers and inventory providers along the metal powder supply chain.
“We are thrilled to offer our customers in the United States easy access to our market-leading range of Osprey metal powders,” says Andrew Coleman, head of metal powder and additive manufacturing at Sandvik. “We are seeing increasing demand for our high-quality powders and have listened to our customers’ needs for a U.S.-based stock with short delivery times. We are very proud to offer a customer-centric business solution that will enable them to access high-quality alloys fast, without compromising on quality.”
In April 2023, Sandvik announced the opening of its e-commerce platform Osprey Online, offering the European market a selection of metal powder for AM from stock. The partnership with KBM means that the U.S. customer base now also gets hassle-free access to Osprey metal powders.
“We often say ‘The Right Partner is Everything,’ and that is certainly as true for us as it is for our end users. KBM shares Sandvik’s focus on creating value for our customers and we feel very optimistic having entered this partnership to provide the US market premium metal powders quickly and efficiently,” says Luke Harris, Sandvik sales director for metal powder business. “Our wide range of Osprey metal powders is well-known and trusted across several demanding industries, thanks to our long-standing experience, unique level of traceability and overall quality. I’m convinced our metal powder offering in combination with KBM’s attractive platform will prove beneficial to our U.S. customers.”
KBM Advanced Materials is a powder distributor that aims to transform the way manufacturers and customers connect. “KBM is excited to partner with Sandvik to increase accessibility of Osprey metal powders in the United States,” says Kevin Kemper, KBM CEO. “On-demand availability of products drives growth in the metal powder industry, and our e-commerce solution features an easy-to-use interface, secure online transactions, detailed product information, pricing transparency and the ability to ship products within a day of purchase. Our customers will embrace the addition of Sandvik’s quality products to the KBM marketplace increasing demand for Osprey metal powders.”
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