As of 2021, we acquired Hart Materials into the PI-KEM Group, a leading supplier of advanced materials and equipment for innovative research and production. As a result, Hart Materials is now trading as PI-KEM Hart, a specialist division supplying the high-performance materials you've come to trust, now with even more possibilities…
A Stronger Future, Together
This acquisition brings together the expertise of Hart Materials in high-performance metals, metallic composite products, and chemicals with PI-KEM's extensive global network and commitment to enabling scientific and engineering innovations. The strategic acquisition of PI-KEM Hart means enhanced resources, a larger team, and an experienced logistics department, all focused on providing you with even better service and a broader range of solutions.
What does this mean for you, our valued Hart customer?
- Continuity of Quality and Service: You will continue to receive the same high-quality materials and exceptional service you've always experienced with Hart Materials. Our commitment to your success remains our top priority.
- Expanded Capabilities: As part of the larger PI-KEM Group, you now have access to a wider range of advanced materials, equipment, and technical expertise. This means more possibilities for your projects and research.
- Dedicated Support: Our expert teams are located at PI-KEM's head office in Tamworth, ensuring efficient operations, rapid turnaround times, and comprehensive support for all your compliance documentation and import/export queries.
- Quality Assured: Both PI-KEM and PI-KEM Hart are fully accredited with ISO:9001, underscoring our dedication to quality management and continuous improvement in enabling innovation.
Our Products and Services
Our key product offerings include:
- Nickel Powders and Flakes: Essential materials for a vast range of applications, from electromagnetic shielding and nickel-based batteries to decorative metallic coatings and magnetic applications.
- Coated Particles: Innovative solutions for specialised requirements.
- Metal Oxides and Compounds: Including speciality nickel oxides for automotive catalysts and fuel cell markets.
- Nickel Electroforming Materials: For the manufacture of precision components.
- Stainless Steel Flakes: Ferromagnetic for electrical conduction and decorative applications.
- Special Magnetic Flakes: With soft ferromagnetic properties, for applications such as magnetic shielding and medical devices.
- Silver-Coated Particles: For applications that require electrically conductive fillers, with consistent performance.
- Metal Powders for Metal Injection Molding (MIM) & Micro-MIM (µ-MIM): A wide range of particle size distributions, from under 5 μm up to 31 μm
- Modified Products: We can tailor products to individual customer requirements, addressing the increasing commercial demand for sophisticated, high-specification raw materials.
Our key suppliers include:·
- Novamet: Leading manufacturer of engineered metal powders. Primarily focusing on nickel-based formulations, they offer a range of materials in standard and custom formulations.
- Ultra Fine: Ultra Fine produces speciality gas atomised powders for the metal injection molding (MIM) industry with additional focus and expertise in powders developed and produced for binder jet additive manufacturing, electronic and magnetic requirements, and thermal spray/laser bed fusion applications, among others.
- Potters Industries: Suppliers of microspheres that serve as functional additives in industrial applications.
Our Services:
- Bulk Buy & Call Off: Flexible purchasing options to meet your manufacturing needs.
- Custom Manufacturing: Bespoke solutions measured to exact specifications (material, dimension, form, structure, and quantity).
- Niche Product Sourcing: Access to hard-to-find materials and equipment through our global network.
- Sputtering Targets: Backing Plates & Bonding: Essential for high-performance thin film deposition.
- Precious Metal Reclaim: Extracting the value from precious metal waste.
- Wafer Processing Services: Coatings, Laser Marking, Surface Finishes, Dicing.
- Technical Expertise & Guidance: Our team of qualified scientists and engineers are available to discuss your projects, offer guidance on new materials, and assist with complex tenders.
Your Continued Success is Our Priority
The trusted relationships built over decades with Hart Materials remain at the core of PI-KEM Hart. We encourage you to explore this website and discover the expanded possibilities that PI-KEM Hart and PI-KEM offers.
Should you have any questions or require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated team. We look forward to continuing to partner with you and enable your innovations.
Contact one of our experts today: sales@pi-kem.co.uk
PI-KEM HART
Hart Materials has joined PI-KEM to become PI-KEM Hart!
PI-KEM Hart is a division of PI-KEM, which specialises in distributing high performance metals, metallic composite products, and chemicals for advanced technology applications in a diverse range of industries.
