UK manufacturing company plunges into administration - dates back to 1937

UK manufacturing company plunges into administration - dates back to 1937The company's customers are in varying sectors, including aerospace, oil, paper, metal, textile and tobacco. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Laura Zilincanova 12:09, Wed, May 27, 2026 Updated: 12:09, Wed, May 27, 2026 The company has a long history (Image: Getty)A Buckinghamshire advanced materials manufacturing company with roots in the 1930s has plunged into administration, according to a notice in The Gazette. Total Carbide, based in the village of Westcott, Aylesbury, is a European manufacturer of sintered tungsten carbide wear parts - the ultra-hard, durable components used to protect heavy machinery and extend equipment lifespan. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) Tungsten carbide is a compound of tungsten and carbon renowned for its superior durability and high melting point (2870C). Thanks to the product's versatility, the company's customers are in varying sectors, including aerospace, oil, paper, metal, textile and tobacco. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get personal finance news, money saving tips and advice plus selcted offers and competitions Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyTotal Carbide's history dates back to the 19...