About Us

Founded in 1987, Birmingham Metal Company Ltd has grown into a world-leading manufacturer of high-quality precious metal products. With over 35 years of experience, we specialise in crafting precision components from Platinum, Rhodium, Gold, Palladium, and Silver—serving a wide range of industries with trusted products manufactured to ISO 9001 International Quality Standards.

Today, we proudly serve customers across Australia, ensuring responsive service, expert technical support, and fast nationwide delivery.

Supplying Australia with World-Class Precious Metal Products

Our journey began by supplying UK-based global corporations. Over the decades, we’ve expanded to become a trusted supplier of precious metal products to research labs, universities, hospitals, and industrial customers throughout Australia and beyond.

We manufacture and supply a wide range of products, including:

• Platinum Crucibles and Dishes

• Precious Metal Wire and Rod

• Sputtering Targets

• Electrodes

• Evaporation Materials

• Custom Labware and Fabrications

From standard labware to fully customised designs, we deliver precise, durable, and application-ready solutions to meet your exact needs.

Trusted by Leading Australian Institutions and Industries

Birmingham Metal products are used by a wide variety of sectors across Australia, including:

• Research & Academic Institutions

• Chemical Testing Laboratories

• Medical & Oncology Departments

• Glass & Ceramics Manufacturers

• High-End Audio Equipment Brands

Our materials and components are chosen for their purity, precision, and reliability, supporting cutting-edge applications in science, industry, and healthcare.

Why Australian Customers Choose Birmingham Metal

• Over 35 years of expertise in precious metal manufacturing

• Full support and responsive customer service

• Fast delivery across Australia

• Custom manufacturing to meet your exact requirements

• Certified to ISO 9001 quality standards

• Friendly, knowledgeable technical team

Our Commitment to Sustainability

We’re committed to reducing our environmental impact through responsible manufacturing and precious metal recycling. Our recycling service allows customers in Australia and worldwide to recover and reuse valuable materials—supporting a more sustainable future for the industry.

Learn more about our precious metal recycling program.