Black Trivalent Passivation Line UK

Birmingham, UK – [September 2025] – EC Williams Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Adrian Bradley to the company’s Board of Directors.

Adrian, who currently serves as General Manager, has played a vital role in driving operational and technical excellence across EC Williams. His appointment to the Board reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to robust leadership, long-term investment, and continuous improvement across its electroplating operations.

Strategic Production Investment: Launch of New Black Trivalent Passivation Line

In a parallel development, EC Williams has completed a significant upgrade to its production capabilities with the automation of a dedicated Black Trivalent passivation line. The newly configured line enhances the company’s ability to meet increasing demand for Black Trivalent coatings—especially within sectors requiring RoHS-compliant, high-performance corrosion protection.

This development forms part of EC Williams’ wider strategy to invest in advanced plating technologies that deliver:

Improved consistency and repeatability
Reduced manual handling and enhanced efficiency
Faster turnaround on customer orders
Environmentally compliant alternatives to hexavalent processes

“The automation of our second line for Black Trivalent is a significant step forward,” said Adrian Bradley, Managing Director. “It strengthens our offering for high-specification components and enables us to respond more effectively to the evolving needs of our customers.”

The new line has already been commissioned and is in full operation, supporting a wide range of ferrous components used across automotive, electrical, and general engineering sectors.

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EC Williams contact:
Adrian Bradley
Director
EC Williams Ltd
Email: plating@ecwilliams.co.uk
Phone: 0121 236 2524
Website: www.ecwilliams.co.uk