UK manufacturer West Special Fasteners has received the 2026 King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation, the nation’s highest business honor. The company was recognized for developing advanced corrosion-resistant alloys, including super duplex and high-nickel materials.

West Special Fasteners’ hot forging technology improves energy efficiency while reducing material waste by up to 40%. Designed for demanding applications in offshore energy, subsea, nuclear, and defense industries, the company’s fasteners are used in landmark projects worldwide, including the Triton Submarine, Singapore's Helix Bridge, and Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower.

Founded in 1999, Derbyshire-based West Special Fasteners produces around 850,000 fasteners annually.