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Who are we?
William Rowland Limited are a long-established metals and alloy supply company.

When were we established?
Founded in 1830, we were registered as a Limited company in 1901. Today our head office remains on the original Meadow Street site. Please read our history section below to find out more.

What do we do?
We supply a wide range of metals, alloys and powders worldwide.

How do we do this?
We offer an unparalleled product range of raw materials for the metallurgical industry and are proud of the quality of the metals we supply; the standard of our service is compounded by a history that demonstrates these attributes.

Where do we operate?
From our own offices and warehouses that are located in Sheffield and Birmingham, enabling us to provide a first class customer service from order point through to delivery.

What makes us different to our competitors?
Due to our long established history and experience in the supply of metals we are recognised as industry experts in all the applications we provide. Please visit our Metal Applications page for more detail.

Who are our customers?
We can supply everything from aluminium to zinc, ferro alloys for the iron and steel industry and powders for a wide range of applications, including batteries and thermal spray powder metallurgy. We are part of AMC PLC (Amalgamated Metal Corporation PLC) group of companies, and with this large multinational corporation behind us we have the resources to provide us with a global presence.

History

William Rowland 1820 - 1880

William Rowland Limited has a reputation for excellence as a company that delivers top quality metal supply, which is due to their long established history in the world of metals. Here we tell you how, when and where the company was formed as we believe this unique history underpins our commitment to quality and service. Please take a step back in time to see why we have the ability to deliver the best metals, at the best price while offering the best in customer service.

Our founder…
1820: William Rowland born in Sheffield to Jonathon and Mary Rowland.
1843: William Rowland the ironmonger marries Sarah Drewsnap.
1845: The first of the couple’s seven children is born.
1880: Tragedy strikes on 11th August when William Rowland died after being accidentally struck by a hammer earlier in July of the same year.

Our company…
1830: Jonathon Rowland began an ironmonger business in Sheffield naming it after his son, William Rowland.
1852: William Rowland’s ironmonger business expands, and he becomes an ironmonger and wire dealer.
1871: William Rowland becomes an iron and steel merchant.

Our premises…
1825: Original site, 9 Meadow Street, Sheffield occupied by R.H. Hilliard table knife and razor manufacturer.
1851: William Rowland listed as ironmonger at these premises.
1861: William Rowland moves out of the property, which becomes his business premises, home is now 66, Morpeth Street, Sheffield.
1861: William Rowland expanded into tinning and brazing.
1871: To complement his ironmongery, tinning and brazing business William Rowland expands once again and moves into wire dealing.

William Rowland was an entrepreneurial businessman, and was among the first to import a consignment of Swedish iron into Sheffield. In 2010 some 180 years after the company was first founded, William Rowland Limited has grown to become a reputable importer and exporter of metal supplies worldwide.

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