2 minute read - 7th March 2025
Lawton Tubes to invest £20m in new state-of-the-art facility
Lawton Tubes, a family-owned copper tube manufacturer, has unveiled plans to invest £20m in a cutting-edge new facility, just a few metres from its current headquarters in Coventry.
The new development will create a 120,000 sq ft, two-storey facility that will house the company’s manufacturing, storage, and office operations. This expansion will provide much-needed capacity for the rapidly growing business, which has an annual turnover of £230m and employs 140 staff across its four sites in Coventry, Redditch, and Poole.
Established in 1918, Lawton Tubes has been a major success story for the region, exporting to over 40 countries worldwide and earning the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of its international trade achievements. The company’s copper tube is used in a variety of sectors, from healthcare and construction to major sporting venues. Notably, Lawton Tubes played a crucial role in the UK’s fight against COVID-19 by supplying copper tubing to the Nightingale hospitals.
Lawton Tubes has announced plans to invest £20m in a new state-of-the-art facility in Coventry to meet growing demand / Picture: Lawton Tubes
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Robert Lawton, director of marketing and international sales at Lawton Tubes, and a fourth-generation member of the family business, said: “We are thrilled to announce our investment in a state-of-the-art facility that will serve as the foundation for our continued growth. With increasing global demand, recognition from the King’s Award for Enterprise, and strong sales growth across new markets, now is the ideal time to invest in our future.
“There is growing awareness of copper’s sustainability; it can be recycled endlessly and has natural antimicrobial properties that kill germs on contact. This has driven demand across all our sectors, reinforcing the need for expanded space and new technologies to support our next phase of growth. We also view this as an opportunity to deepen our engagement with the local community. Being a great business means giving back, and we’re excited to expand our role in supporting the region. We’re eager to work with the Chamber and other partners as we move forward.”
