25 Oct Expanding horizons: How the acquisition of Dawson Shanahan by Luvata Group will transform client opportunities
The acquisition of Dawson Shanahan by Luvata Group marks the start of a new era in global manufacturing and precision engineering. Our companies have a long history of excellence and the acquisition will allow us provide more value for our clients. In this blog post, we will look at the Luvata Group’s history, Dawson Shanahan’s areas of expertise, and how the acquisition will benefit clients worldwide.
An overview of the Luvata Group’s legacy
The history of Luvata can be traced back to the 1940s with the establishment of the first copper-producing plant in Finland called Outokumpu. Over the next 40 years, Luvata spearheaded the development of an innovative Oxygen-Free Copper alloy, which led to its position as a leading player in the copper industry on a global scale. The company began its international operations in 1983 with the first overseas purchases in the United States representing a series of acquisitions and partnerships with companies such as the Nippert Company to form Nippert Dawson in the United Kingdom in the 1990s.
We at Dawson Shanahan have been working with Luvata since the 1970s, where we have been sourcing high-quality copper from Luvata in order to produce precision-engineered and cold-formed components. For many years, the two companies have worked closely together as a result of this long, established relationship. We believe that bringing together the complementary histories and strengths of the two companies is the key to creating a combined synergy that will lead to unrivalled service and innovation for our clients.
A wide range of expertise
The experience of Luvata and Dawson Shanahan is extensive. Luvata is a leader in the development of proprietary technologies, alloys, and products. As well as cold forming, copper alloy tailoring, tooling design and plating, the company has an extensive global footprint and end-market knowledge. Having operations in the Americas, Asia and Europe, Luvata has long been able to offer its customers local products and technical support in local languages and resources.
Dawson Shanahan, on the other hand, is a leading provider of precision cold forming and machining services to the European market, with an extensive track record of success in tool design, material engineering, and advanced manufacturing processes. The company’s existing strength in precision technology and operational ‘best practices’ has been further enhanced this year by the completion of the IATF certification – a commitment that Luvata will follow.
The strategic fit: How Dawson Shanahan complements Luvata
Merging with an acknowledged leader in its field was a natural fit for the Luvata Group. Dawson Shanahan has extensive experience in cold forming and machining, as well as profound knowledge of the European supply chain. Through our team of experienced professionals, the Luvata Group will be able to increase its technical expertise, primarily in Europe, and to share tooling designs, ideas, and know-how.
Dawson Shanahan benefits from Luvata’s global reach by having access to new markets and resources. Luvata’s supply chain spans three continents, and its ability to produce materials and parts locally in the Americas, Asia and Europe is valued by customers.
Benefits for clients
With the acquisition of Dawson Shanahan by Luvata Group, we are able to create a stronger, broader-based global forming group, which is well positioned to meet the emerging needs of our clients. There are several advantages, including:
A broader supplier base: Luvata’s extended production footprint in the Americas, Europe, and Asia will benefit our clients. This results in shorter lead times, lower supply chain risks, and increased access to local producers.
Global reach with local expertise: Luvata’s local offerings, including products manufactured in Asia and North America, combined with Dawson Shanahan’s deep expertise in Europe, will enable clients to achieve a seamless global footprint. It is especially important for clients with a global supply chain.
Increased technical capabilities: By combining the technical skill sets of the two companies, clients will be able to take advantage of an expanded range of technically advanced solutions, particularly in the fields of cold forming, machining, and material development. Dawson Shanahan’s expertise in precision engineering combined with Luvata’s ability to develop proprietary technologies and alloys will provide clients across a wide range of market segments with next-generation solutions.
Compliance and quality assurance: Dawson Shanahan’s IATF certification plays an important role for Luvata. The IATF is essential to the automotive industry as well as Luvata’s ability to satisfy and retain automotive clients. This certification will simplify quality processes as well as increase compliance across the board.
As a result of the acquisition of Dawson Shanahan by the Luvata Group, our companies are entering a new era of excellence. The combination of Dawson Shanahan and Luvata will provide our clients with best practices, a broader supplier base, more flexibility in local production, and enhanced technical expertise in cold forming and precision engineering. As a result of the acquisition, we are excited to be able to offer even higher levels of innovation and service to clients around the world.