About us

The Expanded Metal Company, Metal Solutions Since 1889

The Expanded Metal Company is a leader in expanded metal mesh manufacturing, operating from a 25,000+ sqm facility in Hartlepool, North East England.

We combine engineering expertise with innovation, supplying high performance expanded metal solutions. Our products are widely used in filtration, car grilles, security cages, and architectural facades as well as accross a variety of sectors. We supply both raw mesh and fully finished products, tailored to meet specific customer requirements.

In 2023, we became part of the Meiser Group, a global leader in metal solutions, further strengthening our manufacturing capabilities and industry expertise worldwide.

We are also home to ExMesh Engineering, specialising in precision metal fabrication and security fencing systems. With expertise in laser cutting, CNC press braking, and custom metal forming.

With a highly skilled team and world class machinery, we deliver precision engineered, tailored solutions with expert technical support, ensuring high quality performance across diverse applications.

As the original makers of expanded metal, we continue to push boundaries and develop innovative solutions to meet evolving industry needs. Our commitment to quality, technical excellence, and manufacturing ensures long term partnerships with our customers.

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Our Heritage

The Expanded Metal Company has a proud history stretching back more than 130 years. We were founded by John French Golding, the inventor and patentee of expanded metal. His first British patent, issued in 1884, marked the beginning of a revolutionary process that changed how metal could be formed and used across multiple industries.

Golding partnered with Hartlepool industrialists Mathew Gray, Christopher Furness and Robert Irving Jr., along with W.B. Close. Together, they brought expanded metal mesh manufacturing to Hartlepool, establishing a business that would go on to shape both the local area and international markets. Hartlepool remains our home today and from here we serve customers worldwide.

Generations of skilled employees have built our reputation for engineering excellence, product innovation and dependable quality. Their technical knowledge and commitment to craftsmanship continue to drive our success.

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Today, as the original makers of expanded metal mesh, we combine our heritage with modern manufacturing technology to create advanced solutions you can trust. This blend of experience and innovation helps your projects succeed now and in the future.

Meiser Group

The Expanded Metal Company joined the Meiser Group in June 2023, marking an important step in strengthening our global capabilities and expanding our reach.

The Meiser Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing business headquartered in Germany, with over 60 years of experience in the development and production of engineered metal and GRP systems. Meiser Group specialises in products including steel gratings, sheet metal profile gratings, staircase systems and solar systems, serving customers across sectors such as construction, mechanical engineering, energy and infrastructure.

With a strong international network of subsidiaries, production sites and sales partners, Meiser Group delivers proven solutions backed by technical expertise and consistent quality. 

As part of the Meiser Group, we benefit from shared knowledge, investment and innovation, ensuring we continue to grow stronger together while delivering reliable expanded metal solutions to customers worldwide.

 

Sorst Streckmetall

Sorst Streckmetall is a specialist manufacturer of expanded metal based in Hanover, Germany, and our sister company within the Meiser Group. With decades of experience, they have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality expanded metal mesh solutions to customers across Europe and international markets.

Sorst Streckmetall produces approximately 6,000 tonnes each year, working with a wide range of materials including aluminium, steel and stainless steel. Their production capability covers an extensive range of mesh sizes, from precision micromesh used in filtration and automotive applications to large-format meshes designed for architectural façades, screening and industrial systems.

Their products are used across sectors including construction, filtration, mechanical engineering and industrial manufacturing. Expanded metal mesh provides an effective balance of strength, low weight, visibility and airflow, making it well suited to applications such as façades, walkways, ventilation systems, machine guarding and protective structures.

A range of surface treatments and finishes is also available to enhance durability and appearance in demanding environments.

As part of the Meiser Group, Sorst Streckmetall strengthens our shared manufacturing capability and international reach. Together with The Expanded Metal Company and the wider group, we combine specialist expertise, production capacity and global support to deliver reliable expanded metal solutions worldwide.

 
 
 
 

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