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Independent Forgings and Alloys

Independent aerospace and industrial forgers

Company overview

IFA is one of Britain’s leading independent aerospace and industrial forgers.

Operating from a 250,000 sq.ft. facility in Sheffield, IFA manufactures high-integrity, open-die forged components for OEMs and tier-one suppliers within the aerospace, nuclear, power generation, marine and oil and gas sectors.

Website
independentforgings.com

Company information

Head office
  • Sheffield
CEO
  • Andy McGuiness
Chair
  • Jeff Smith

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