Before joining us here at Lawton Tubes, Antony worked internal sales at a heavy-side construction industry, selling asphalt across the UK. Now, he’s looking after independent plumbers’ and builders’ merchants.

When a role at Lawton Tubes opened up, Antony jumped at the chance to work for us. He says, “Immediately you could tell that this is a brilliant family-run business that truly looks after its staff and is constantly finding ways to progress and improve, why wouldn’t anyone want to be part of that?” Why not indeed!

Outside of work, Antony is a devoted Leicester City supporter who enjoys spending time with his friends and family, he’s a busy dad to two very energetic young lads who more than keep him on his toes!

He’s been with us for 20 months now and has made a strong impact working as one of our Internal Sales Managers, bringing support to independent merchants with assistance on daily pricing, pricing tenders, and helping to bring key projects to fruition.

One of his highlights since joining us was as an integral part of the introduction, pricing, and distribution of price lists for our new Press Fit product range in both water and gas.

The hard work and commitment to the company he showed during this project led to a well-earned promotion to Account Manager. In this new role he’ll be working closely with a dedicated group of customers, providing direct support, and helping them grow their businesses.

Looking toward the future, he is particularly excited about what’s coming up for Lawton Tubes and being a part of the company’s ambitious growth plans. With the recent acquisition of a multi-million-pound site, the company is going from strength to strength and with people like Antony on board, the sky’s the limit!

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The Lawton Stand became a hub of meaningful conversations with installers, apprentices, colleges, customers, and the future of engineers, all engaging with various activities on the stand; including pipe bending with PB Plumber, our sustainability press letter game with MB Plumber, Airconditioning demos with Will Watson from @HVAC_UK and Thomas Milham from TCM Air Conditioning Services, a live sculpture made by Roy from MetalikArt, heart making with Soph Pink Plumbing, and special guest demos featuring Rothenberger and NovoPress showcasing their new tools!

At Lawton Tubes, we believe in shaping the future of construction by investing in people. It’s why we’re working with colleges and supporting InstallerFUTURES, giving young people hands-on learning and the chance to see where a career in plumbing and heating, and airconditioning can take them.

The photo reel we’re sharing captures the energy and smiles that filled our stand. From daily giveaways and live demonstrations to the simple moments of installers sharing stories over a coffee, every interaction reminded us that our industry thrives on people supporting people.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, took part, asked questions, and shared your journeys with us. If you’re a college, apprentice, or training provider looking to bring industry learning to your classrooms, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Visit our website and fill in the form to apply.

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We have partnered with this year’s InstallerSHOW to join in with the fun, bringing our own unique spin to exhibiting at the show with engaging activities focused on the incredible sustainability of copper (something we love to shout about), and of course experiencing the event itself, spreading the good word about Lawton Tubes and the exciting products we offer you!

We love being around our industry peers and as this year’s events list shows, you can see why. You can find us at stand 5C22 for all three days where you’ll get to meet some incredible copper ambassadors, not forgetting our technical sales team who will be there to answer all your questions.

On our stand this year, you’ll get to see former serviceman Roy Evans of Metalikart flexing his creative muscles to build a custom copper sculpture from scratch, live!

We’ve got Sophie from Pink Plumbing showing off her artistic skills, working her magic to mould copper into hearts. A perfect sustainable gift to keep for yourself or give to a loved one.

There are also challenges and competitions aplenty to get everyone involved, learning, laughing, and working together; Marcus Bull (MB plumber) is hosting the Press Letter game, and we have Peter Booth’s (PB plumber) now infamous Pipe Bending Challenge where you will compete head-to-head to create the perfect bend – are you up for the challenge?

No celebration of the industry would be complete without an awards ceremony. We encourage everyone to keep your eyes peeled on our Instagram and stick around for the third day to see the Copper Champion crowned! We have so many prestigious prizes to give away…

Not only are we celebrating your skills at the show, but we are also cheering on our LPB Award finalists who have been nominated by YOU the last few weeks. We will finally get to see who will be crowned the LPB Award winners of 2025: our 2025 Plumber’s Plumber, and our brand new award category – Airconditioning Engineer of the Year! Don’t miss out on their victory, on Wednesday 25^th June at 3pm sharp!

Managing Director for the show, Mike Costain shared his excitement for this year’s event: “It’s the 10^th anniversary of InstallerSHOW this year and the show is now taking over three halls of the NEC. We’ll have over 30,000 people coming through the doors over the three days and our partners at Lawton Tubes provide the perfect example of how to engage with our audience. Their educational and fun approach to the InstallerSHOW is refreshing. Roll on 10am on Tuesday 24^th June when the doors open. All eyes on Lawton Tubes.”

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of this amazing event we’re supporting with our involvement in Installer Attraction as our mascot, Lenny will be on hand as one lucky person will win an amazing prize: their weight in copper!

This prize is our contribution towards a big collaboration with InstallerSHOW, CT1, and Snug underfloor heating, where you can also be in with the chance of winning 2 Oasis tickets, a £1500 Tui holiday, a trip to Paris, 2 inflatable giant ducks, a CT1 bundle, and an Installer VIP experience.

We’re excited to see everyone at the show and even more excited to show you this year’s stand which is our biggest and best yet!

Can’t wait to see you there!

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Joining the event were Robert Lawton, Director of Marketing and International Sales, and Shannon Stevenson, Marketing Manager (pictured above), who engaged with industry experts, international trade specialists, and fellow manufacturers. It was a fantastic opportunity to network, build meaningful global connections, and contribute to discussions on sustainable and forward-thinking manufacturing practices.

A highlight of the day saw Robert Lawton featured on BBC WM news, where he spoke about Lawton’s ongoing commitment to quality British manufacturing and export growth.

As we continue our mission to supply high-quality, precision-engineered components, events like this provide essential touchpoints to connect, learn, and grow. If you’re interested in learning more about Lawton Engineering, and how we could help you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Brendan Read, Head of Engineering: sales@lawtontubes.co.uk

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Copper is inside our homes, schools, offices, and hospitals. It’s used in vehicles, appliances, and production processes; it’s a core component used by OEMs the world over; it’s even present in our bodies, essential to its basic functions.

As a cornerstone of British manufacturing, Lawton Engineering is globally recognised for excellence in precision-engineered metal, such as copper, copper nickel, stainless steel, and brass products. Operating three state-of-the-art UK factories, we export our copper tube across the UK and to over 42 countries worldwide.

This is just the start of their incredible journey however: the real story is where our copper products end up. In fact, we at Lawton Tubes play a vital part in the everyday lives of millions of people across the globe, without them even realising it!

Copper in your home

Copper is a crucial component in the running of your home. Found in everything from plumbing and wiring to cooking implements, fixtures, fittings, electricals, and household appliances. Copper is even present in the foods we eat; meat, shellfish, wholegrain cereals, and vegetables like potatoes and mushrooms are all sources of copper – which is just as well; copper supports the healthy function of several major organs including the liver, brain, and heart.   

The average home contains around 200kg of copper – that’s the same weight as an adult mountain gorilla! In a single-family home, around 88.5kgs of this can be attributed to wiring; a further 68.5kg comes from the plumbing, tubes, and fittings, just like those manufactured and supplied by Lawton Tubes.  

As the UK’s sole manufacturer of copper cylinder fittings, we produce over 8 million annually, and these can be found in households nationwide.

Copper in your community

Copper underpins the infrastructure of towns and cities across the world. At our Poole site, we produce over 2 million 4mm x 307 long copper tubes for heat exchanges which is enough copper to heat up an entire city!

From its use in public buildings such as schools, libraries, and hospitals to its applications within the renewable energy, heating, refrigeration, and telecommunication sectors – copper plays a vital part in the sustained delivery of our public services, supporting essential aspects of our everyday lives many of us take for granted.

In the UK alone, there are 32,149 schools; 1,148 hospitals; and over 2,890 libraries – that’s more than 36,000 facilities, all of which rely on the exceptional properties of copper components to help them provide reliable, ongoing services for their communities.

In 2020 following the pandemic, Lawton Tubes delivered over 120 miles of medical gas pipe to 70 different NHS locations across the UK. From Dundee to Jersey, you’ll find our copper products in the walls, floors, and ceilings of NHS buildings, helping to deliver critical care to those who need it most.

Copper on the move

In addition to the places where you live and work, copper is also found in a whole host of commodities that enhance your everyday life, including transportation.

The automotive industry relies heavily on the use of copper components in the manufacture of all kinds of vehicles, from cars, motorcycles, and buses to HGVs and caravans!

The average modern car has over 1km of copper cable in its sensors, switches, and safety systems, and for powering things like lamps, air conditioning, brakes and electronic comms (ase.org.uk).

Then there are other essential copper components, such as brake pipes and oil coolers, like those manufactured at Lawton’s Poole facility.

An estimated 755,000 touring vans and caravans are regularly in use in the UK. In addition to all the copper cabling these homes-on-wheels contain, they also use copper pipes and fittings for their gas supply – many of which are manufactured and supplied by Lawton!

Some vehicles that are less every day for most people, but essential all the same also use a substantial amount of copper. These include the tanks, aircraft, and sea vessels used by the MOD.

The UK’s military helicopter fleet has a diverse range of aircraft for its various operations: Chinooks for heavy lifting, the Apache for attack, the Puma for support, and the Wildcat for maritime and reconnaissance missions.

Lawton’s precision-engineered copper chopper components, manufactured at our Poole facility, play a crucial role in keeping our forces flying!

Copper: a story without end

Copper’s inherent, unique qualities are the reason it has so many varied uses and applications.

It’s an excellent conductor of heat and electricity; it’s strong and durable yet malleable; it’s resistant to corrosion and has a high melting point. Copper even has its own antimicrobial properties that kill bacteria on contact, making it especially suitable for use in the medical industry.

But copper’s biggest boast is that it is infinitely recyclable. That means it can be re-used again and again without compromising its other properties. It doesn’t weaken or degrade; pure copper is always copper, no matter what form it takes.

At Lawton Tubes, we prioritise the use of recycled copper.

So, whether it’s a domestic fitting on a hot water cylinder in Lewes; a medical grade gas pipe in an ICU in Inverness, or a copper component on a caravan in Carmarthenshire, that’s not necessarily the beginning – or the end – of that copper product’s story.

Who knows? One day it might become part of a Royal Navy helicopter, serving King and country overseas!?

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Enter the inaugural Lawton Awards Gala!

Held on Saturday 10th May at the prestigious Warwick Racecourse, over 160 people from the Lawton Tubes workforce and guests came together to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements and long service of fellow colleagues, making for a fantastically fun and uplifting atmosphere.

On arrival, our lucky Lawton team members got to rub shoulders with the likes of Captain Jack Sparrow and Marilyn Monroe while sipping drinks and a having a flutter in the gorgeous May sunshine. Once we were all spent out, we retired to the main marquee where a delicious three-course meal was served and enjoyed by all. This was followed by the awards ceremony, hosted by the compere, Brody Swain, and plenty of drinks and (bad) dancing into the night!

Awards up for grabs were both silly and serious, a nod to Lawton’s unique blend of fun meets professional.

Some of the stand-out categories included Customer Service Superstar, which went to Aimee King (Sales Support Assistant), Problem Solver of the year, which went to Jon Brealey, (Operations Manager), and the Unsung Hero award, which went to Aga Szefler, Shift Manager.

Each Lawton site also saw its Team Player Extraordinaire recognised, with awards going to Ryan Allison, IT Support from Coventry site, Derek Bond, Operations Manager from Poole site, and Mark Tandy, Operations Manager from Redditch site.

Other, more light-hearted awards included a prize for Fashionista of the year, claimed by Kristine Dergaca, Supply Chain Administrator, and Chatterbox of the year, which went to Lee Clayton, Head of Plumbing and Heatin, (no surprises there!).

Awards were also handed out in recognition of team members’ longstanding service to Lawton Tubes. A total of 47 staff members from across our three sites received the Lawton’s Long Service Award. You can see the names of our dedicated long serving team members here.

A big thank you to Shannon Stevenson and Lee Clayton for organising such a memorable event; an exceptional time was had by all, and it certainly won’t be the last!   

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Each finalist demonstrated incredible achievements in international trade, making the decision a challenging one. However, NP Aerospace stood out for their exceptional innovation, rapid growth, and outstanding economic impact. Their impressive increase in exports to £60 million, now representing over 50% of total sales, significantly enhances the UK’s global trade profile. A huge congratulations to NP Aerospace for being crowned the 2025 Global Player!

The Coventry & Warwickshire Business and Community Awards continues to highlight the remarkable businesses and individuals driving our local economy. We look forward to seeing the ongoing success of all finalists and celebrating more achievements in the years to come.

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Currently, we hold storage of 60sq ft with a 20,000sq ft increase. Within 3 years, our expansion will see the creation of a 120,000 sq. ft, two-storey facility that will house our manufacturing, storage, and office operations. This is a significant step forward for our family-run business, which continues to grow at an incredible pace. With an annual turnover of £230 million and a dedicated team of 140 staff across our four sites in Coventry, Redditch, and Poole, we are committed to building a future that supports both our employees and customers.

Lawton Tubes has long been a success story for the region, exporting to over 40 countries worldwide. We are incredibly proud to have earned the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise, a testament to our achievements in international trade. Our copper tubes serve critical industries, from healthcare and construction to major sporting venues. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we played a crucial role in supplying copper tubing to the Nightingale hospitals, demonstrating our commitment to serving communities in times of need.

Robert Lawton, our Director of Marketing and International Sales, and a fourth-generation member of our family business established in 1918, recently shared this exciting news with Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce President, Steve Harcourt.

Steve Harcourt praised our expansion plans, highlighting Lawton Tubes as a shining example of local enterprise:

As we embark on this exciting journey, we remain committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. Our new facility will enable us to meet growing global demand, embrace new technologies, and create more opportunities for our team and new jobs for our local community.

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Our expert in Air Conditioning, Chris White, will be joined by our International Manager, David Rebeiro and International Sales Director, Robert Lawton, who will be manning the stand within the UK Pavilion.

The Big 5 Construct Saudi is a leading event for the construction industry, bringing together global stakeholders to explore groundbreaking opportunities. With Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 fuelling exceptional development, the construction sector is poised for a transformative future.

Robert Lawton, International Sales Director, shared his excitement:
“Lawton Tubes continues to build on the decades of successful exporting of our medical gas copper pipeline solutions; universally approved throughout the middle eastern region.

Vision 2030 and now FIFA 2034 will see Saudi continuing to dominate the region’s construction industry and we are ready to take on the challenge to supply. Our goal is to continue the sharp growth in copper coil and pipe sales that we achieved over the last 2 years. This was evident in gaining the Kings Award for Export 2024, and we are so proud of our continued success. We met with Kings Charles III, the pinnacle in recognition! All our products carry the Royal Family Awards emblem, the only copper pipe and fittings company in the world to currently have the honour to do so.”

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What to Expect at Our Stand

At our stand, visitors will find a diverse display of air conditioning, refrigeration (ACR), and plumbing solutions. Highlighting our range of copper tubes and fittings, we will demonstrate why Lawton Tubes is a trusted name in the industry.

Our experienced team will be on hand to discuss how our products can be specified in some of Saudi Arabia’s most prestigious projects. We’re looking forward to building new relationships, strengthening existing ones, and collaborating with key decision-makers across the industry.

Why This Event Matters

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Saudi Arabia’s construction sector is thriving, with several large-scale projects underway as part of the country’s Vision 2030. From smart cities to mega infrastructure developments, this is an exciting time for stakeholders in the industry. The Big 5 Construct Saudi event offers unparalleled opportunities to learn about these projects, exchange ideas, and contribute to Saudi’s ambitious growth plans.

See You at the Big 5 Construct Saudi!

Our team is eager to meet with industry professionals, learn about their challenges, and showcase how Lawton Tubes’ premium solutions can help drive success in the region’s evolving construction landscape.

Our aim for 2025 and beyond is offering Lawton’s high-quality products that the UK has been receiving since our inception back in 1918.

We have over 20 tennis courts of products ex-stock ready for customers all over the world including Saudi’s booming construction market.

Mark your calendar! Visit us from 15th – 18th February 2025 and see first-hand why Lawton Tubes is a leader in ACR and plumbing solutions. Please note: Booking an appointment in advance is recommended.

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This year is extra special as Arab Health celebrates its 50th anniversary, a milestone marking half a century of bringing together healthcare professionals, innovators, and thought leaders from around the globe. Arab Health is the ultimate destination for connecting with the world’s most innovative medical exhibitors, learning from industry thought leaders, and exploring ground-breaking healthcare trends.

Here’s why you don’t want to miss it:
– 60,000+ healthcare professionals
– 3,800+ exhibitors
– Attendees from 180+ visiting countries
– 70+ exhibiting countries
– 3,400+ delegates

For us, Arab Health is more than just an exhibition, it’s an incredible opportunity to:
– Reconnect with our valued customers and hear about your latest projects.
– Build new relationships with future clients and partners.
– Celebrate innovation within the medical gas industry.

_{(Left – Right: Robert Lawton, Preetam Shete, David Rebeiro, Deekshith Sanil)}

We’re especially excited to have Robert Lawton, our Director of Marketing and Exports, and David Rebeiro, our International Sales Manager, representing us at the event.

David, who has been a part of Arab Health for 9 years, said:
“I can’t believe I have been exhibiting Arab Health for 9 years! It’s been an incredible journey, and I am looking forward to catching up with my customers and seeing friends from the medical gas industry.”

Join us in celebrating 50 years of Arab Health and shaping the future of healthcare innovation together. If you’re attending Arab Health 2025, don’t forget to stop by and say hello!

#ArabHealth2024 #ArabHealth50Years #MedicalGasIndustry #Networking #Innovation #HealthcareLeadership

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