Metal powders 6K Additive appoints Ampere Alloys as European distributor

European additive manufacturing users will gain local access to 6K Additive’s titanium, nickel-based and refractory-metal powders through a new distribution agreement with Ampere Alloys. The partnership combines regional warehousing and technical support with powder production based partly on recycled industrial feedstock.

Additive manufacturing company 6K Additive announced it has appointed Ampere Alloys as an official distributor for the European market. This strategic partnership will give European manufacturers direct, streamlined access to 6K Additive’s full suite of ultra-high-quality, sustainably produced metal powders, including titanium, nickel-based superalloys, and refractory metals, the company states.

As a European specialist in metals and ferro-alloys for advanced industrial applications, Ampere Alloys brings extensive distribution logistics, regional expertise, and a robust commercial network to the partnership. The collaboration aligns 6K Additive’s premium materials with Ampere Alloys' rigorous quality standards, including their ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality system management and AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) status.

Partnering with 6K Additive allows Ampere to expand their product offering to bring an exceptional level of sustainability and performance to our European customer base. Ampere’s commitment to quality system management and reliable commercial partnerships perfectly complements 6K Additive’s innovative technology. European manufacturers are demanding higher-performing materials that don't compromise environmental goals, and 6K Additive’s product portfolio satisfies both requirements.

6K Additive produces its metal powders using the proprietary Unimelt microwave plasma production system. This technology allows the company to upcycle industrial, and defense-related scrap metal into high-performance, spherical powders, drastically lowering energy consumption and carbon emissions while at the same time producing industry leading quality with its materials.

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“Expanding our footprint into Europe requires a partner that shares our uncompromising dedication to quality, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction,” said Frank Roberts, CEO of 6K Additive. “Ampere Alloys is the ideal partner to champion our sustainable metal powders in Europe. Their established logistical network and technical expertise will ensure that aerospace, defense, medical, and energy customers across the continent can rapidly integrate our premium materials into their production workflows.”

Through this agreement, Ampere Alloys will handle sales, first-line technical support, and localized distribution from its network of twelve European warehouses, ensuring quick delivery times on both large and small quantities of material and responsive local service for the additive manufacturing industry.

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