About Us

Who are Datum Alloys and what do they do?

Datum Alloys has one simple mission: to be your first choice supplier and processor of high-tech electronic, electrical, magnetic and stainless steel alloys.

We've no doubt that's something we're achieving.  We may be a young company, but that means we're also a thoroughly modern business, with an in-built flexibility and responsiveness to customer needs which you'll find no competitor can match.

Datum Alloys has offices and processing facilities in the UK, Singapore and most recently in the USA.  Our customer base is now truly global.  We not only source worlwide, we supply worldwide too - from the Americas right across to Asia in all areas of industry from medical to aerospace.

Please click on the following links for individual contacts at our UK and Singapore Sales offices:

Datum Alloys UK

Datum Alloys Singapore

Datum Alloys US

Ben Scott, Founder

Following training at precision machinists DCE Holne (R&D) Ltd of Kingsbridge, Devon and university studies in systems engineering, Ben started Datum Alloys in 1993. As founder, he has overseen the rapid growth of the company, working closely with customers to ensure that Datum fulfils the vision of a quality metals and alloys distributor that genuinely meets customer needs at all levels. He travels worldwide and visits clients on a regular basis to ensure that the Datum team has the fullest possible understanding of customer business and always remains 100% responsive to the demands of each individual customer situation. He is always available for personal discussion with all clients, regardless of size or the value of any current, potential or past order. Telephone: +65 6744 5095 Email: ben@datumalloys.com

What do our customers think about us?

"This international company is one of our key raw material suppliers. They have reached this position due to their willingness to go that extra mile to ensure total customer satisfaction. Their quality of product, product range and delivery timescales are some of their finest attributes. Along with this they have the technical expertise and customer services representatives to offer an unparalleled service. Overall a first class supplier." 

Selex Sensors

"...Datum Alloys is a reliable company in terms of response to requests for quote and feedback on these, also the order acknowledgments and deliveries do not cause any problems.
The response is good and the contacts that come out of these are reliable.
The quality of the material is always good, we have not found any faults/defects. You are strong in bringing various sorts of stainless steel."

Peter Huiskamp, Stork NV