Special Melted Products Ltd Signs Danieli Breda Forging Press Contract as Part of Project Vulcan

Strengthening UK speciality metal production, critical supply chains, and sovereign capability

Special Melted Products (SMP) is pleased to announce that we have today signed a contract with Danieli Breda for the supply of a new, state-of-the-art forging press as part of our large capital expansion. Project Vulcan represents a major milestone for SMP and a significant boost for UK speciality metals manufacturing.

Project Vulcan highlights SMP’s commitment to advancing speciality metal production capabilities in the UK, securing critical supply chains, and reinforcing national sovereign capability, while also strengthening our position as a trusted supplier to international markets. The new forging press will enable SMP to produce high-integrity steels, superalloys and advanced components for highly regulated, mission-critical sectors such as Aerospace, Energy and Civil Nuclear.

In an industry often highlighted for challenges, SMP exemplifies UK metals manufacturing thriving through innovation and advanced manufacturing, where product safety, reliability and quality are paramount. By expanding our domestic forging capabilities, we help ensure the UK remains self-reliant in key sectors while continuing to meet global demand for high-performance materials. SMP remains one of the world’s pre-eminent producers of alloys for mainline jet engine shafts and other critical rotating parts.

Andy Richardson, CEO/Managing Director of SMP, said:
” Project Vulcan is an exciting step forward for SMP and for the UK speciality metals industry. This new forging press strengthens our capabilities, supports both UK and international supply chains, and reinforces our position as a world-class supplier of high-performance metallic materials and components. Importantly, it also allows us to provide high-quality jobs in the region and retain key skills that are vital to the future of UK advanced manufacturing. Project Vulcan enables SMP to continue to deliver critical products to aerospace, nuclear, and other demanding industries, all manufactured with the expertise that has made SMP and Sheffield a global leader”.

The Danieli Breda forging press represents a major investment in the future of advanced metals production in the UK, whilst driving innovation and reinforcing SMP’s role as a global leader in advanced materials manufacture.