Metrol Springs

Acquisition year

2020

Country/Location

UK

Specialism

Gas Springs, Gas Struts
“Becoming part of Beijer Components has given us the confidence to think bigger.”
Chris Pegram
Managing Director, Metrol Springs

At a glance

Employees
54
Revenue Growth
£6.91m → £10.55m
Manufacturing Footprint
10,000 sqm
Customer Base
Global

Transforming product strategy for higher-value growth

Founded in 1984, Metrol Springs has built a strong reputation as a specialist manufacturer of gas springs, gas struts and Nitrospring products, delivering innovative motion control solutions with a customer-focused approach.

With an established customer base and strong technical expertise, the business had clear growth potential. Transitioning from private ownership to joining Beijer Components created new opportunities to scale internationally while maintaining the entrepreneurial culture that made Metrol successful.

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International growth platform

Metrol had built a strong position in its market.

They identified opportunities to accelerate long-term growth through:

  • Shifting product strategy towards higher-margin sectors
  • Expanding into new international markets
  • Increasing investment in manufacturing capability
  • Developing new products through R&D
  • Strengthening local market presence in key export regions

By joining Beijer Components, Metrol gained access to both investment and strategic support while continuing to operate independently.

Stronger together

Since joining Beijer Components Metrol has accelerated growth through:

  • Refining its product strategy to focus on higher-margin sectors
  • Developing innovative products for new industry sectors
  • Expanding its local presence in international markets, particularly the US
  • Increasing manufacturing capability and capacity through machinery investment and automation upgrades
  • Strengthening profitability through closer customer relationships

Metrol’s US growth highlights the impact of this strategy: $423,000 in US sales (2020) → $1.5 million in US sales (2026)

By moving from a distributor model to working more closely with Beijer Components businesses in the US, Metrol has strengthened local customer relationships while improving profitability with new products and industry sectors.

“Becoming part of Beijer Components has given us the confidence to think bigger. We’ve evolved our product strategy, invested in innovation and expanded our presence in international markets while maintaining the flexibility that makes Metrol successful.” 

Chris Pegram
Managing Director, Metrol Springs

Future ambitions

Metrol continues to invest in product innovation, manufacturing efficiency and international expansion.

With growing momentum in higher-value markets, the business is continuing to scale its international footprint while strengthening long-term profitability.

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