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From Strip to Surgery: A Trusted Supplier of Steel Strip for Medical Wire Solutions

15/04/2026

Precision is everything in medical device manufacturing, whether it’s a guidewire for minimally invasive surgery or a reinforcing component in a life-saving implant. At Avocet Precision Metals, we understand that success in this sector depends on consistent quality, rapid delivery, and technical versatility.

 

As a leading supplier of steel strip and fine wire materials, we’re proud to support medical manufacturers across Europe in partnership with Ulbrich, one of the world’s most trusted names in precision wire production.

 

Supporting the Devices That Support Lives

From diagnostics to implantables, the medical industry demands high-performance metals that can meet strict tolerances and perform in critical conditions. The combination of Avocet’s local support and Ulbrich’s metallurgical expertise creates a seamless supply chain for European OEMs and contract manufacturers alike.

 

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ogether, we supply material forms including:

 

Strip and Foil for flat springs, sensors, and stamped parts

Round & Flat Wire for catheters, stents, electrodes, and guidewires

Tube and Hollow Profiles for fluid delivery and structural reinforcement

Special Shapes & Solid Profiles tailored to specific device geometries

We specialise in stainless steel, titanium alloys, nickel alloys, copper, aluminium, and even Nitinol and tungsten, with custom solutions available on request.

 

Why Work with APM + Ulbrich?

Over 25 years of experience supporting precision metals in critical industries

Official UK & EU distributor for Ulbrich fine wire

Proven track record in supplying into regulated medical manufacturing

Local inventory, responsive support, and deep technical expertise

Meet Us at Medical Technology Ireland

 

We’re excited to exhibit at Medical Technology Ireland, one of Europe’s leading medtech design and manufacturing events, alongside our partners at Ulbrich. This is a chance to:

 

Explore our medical wire and strip capabilities

Discuss tight tolerances, adaptable tensile strength, and precision winding

Learn how we deliver fast lead times and technical support across Europe

Visit us at Booth 135, First Floor (Galway Racecourse, Ireland) – September 24th and 25th?. You can pre-book a meeting with our team here.

 

If you’re looking for a supplier of steel strip who understands the demands of the medical sector, we’d love to meet you.

 

Let’s talk about how the right material can elevate your next innovation.

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