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About Us

We simplify metal sourcing – fast, reliable and efficient. From finding trusted suppliers to delivering competitive quotes. Materials Hive takes care of the entire process. 

Materials Hive

Smart Sourcing. Smarter Manufacturing.

We connect manufacturers with vetted metal suppliers across the UK and beyond — delivering faster quotes, trusted partners, and resilient supply chains.

Vetted suppliers
Fast, comparable quotes
UK & international
Built for speed and reliability.

From specification to shipment, we streamline sourcing so you can build more, faster.

Our Mission

To turn metal sourcing from a bottleneck into a strategic advantage. Materials Hive provides transparent access to premium metals, a vetted network of suppliers, and a quoting flow that compresses lead-times and reduces risk.

What We Do

Precision Discovery

Search by grade, form and dimensions to find the right supplier — instantly.

Competitive RFQs

Issue one RFQ and receive multiple, like-for-like quotes to compare price and lead-time.

Trusted Connections

Engage directly with vetted suppliers and build resilient, long-term relationships.

Why Manufacturers & Suppliers Choose Materials Hive

For Buyers

Faster time-to-quote and order placement

Transparent pricing and supplier options

Reduced sourcing risk with vetted partners

Single RFQ → multiple competitive offers

For Suppliers

Quality RFQs and higher-intent leads

Zero-cost listing to start (upgrade when ready)

Simplified quoting; win more of the right work

Brand visibility across UK manufacturing

How It Works

Tell us what you need

Material, grade, form, size, tolerances and delivery location.

We match you to vetted suppliers

We route your RFQ to relevant partners across our network.

Compare like-for-like quotes

Price, lead-time and logistics — all in one place.

Place your order with confidence

Direct engagement with suppliers; we keep the process clean and fast.

Our Story

Materials Hive was founded by manufacturing insiders who experienced the friction of fragmented metal sourcing: slow responses, limited visibility, and avoidable downtime. We built a platform to change that — uniting transparent discovery, credible suppliers and faster quoting so teams can build more, with less risk.

Ready to source smarter?

Join manufacturers and suppliers using Materials Hive to speed up sourcing and strengthen their supply chains.

Simplified Sourcing - Find Materials Fast

 Discover Suppliers Instantly

 Enter a material to explore a network of trusted suppliers

Trusted Connections

Access a vetted network of reputable suppliers

 Fast, Competitive Quotes

Submit one request and receive multiple quotes quickly for easy comparison.