Engineering Excellence Delivering Performance
A Global Leader In High-Integrity Castings And Precision Engineered Components
For over 50 years, Paralloy Ltd has been at the forefront of manufacturing critical components for some of the world's most demanding industries. From petrochemical and energy facilities to advanced industrial processing plants, our products are trusted where performance, reliabbility and longevity matter most.
Headquartered in Billingham, UK, we combine decades of metallurgical expertise with world class manufacturing capabilities to deliver high-alloy castings, fabricated assemblies and engineered solutions that perform in the harshest operating conditions. Our integrated approach from design and materials innovation through to casting, machining and final inspection and on site services. We ensure complete quality control at every stage of production.
Innovation At The Core
Advancing Materials, Processes And Performance
Innovation has been the driving force behind Paralloy's success for more than five decades. We continually invest in research, development and advanced manufacturing technologies to create solutions that meet evolving demands of modern industry.
Working closely with customers and industry partners, our technical team develop new materials, refine processes and optimise component performance and efficiency for increasingly challenging operating conditions. From improving resistance to heat, corrosion and wear to extending asset life and reducing downtime, our focus is on delivering measureable value through engineering excellence.
A Comprehensive Range Of Patented, Specialist Alloy Solutions
Paralloy has developed an extensive portfolio of patented, proprietary and industry-standard alloys designed to perform in some of the world's most extreme conditions. Our materials are engineered to withstand high temperatures, corrosive environments, mechanical stress and prolonged service life requirements across a wide range of industries.
Each alloy is carefully developed and tested to deliver the optimal balance of strength, durability and performance. Whether supporting petrochemical processing, hydrogen production, energy generation or industrial manufacturing, our alloy solutions are tailoured to meet the unique challenges of each application.
Backed by decades of metallurgical knowledge and continuous innovation, our catalogue provides customers with trusted material solutions that deliver reliability, efficiency and long-term value.
Engineering Expertise Supporting Critical Industries Worldwide.
Our Markets
We deliver high-performance metallurgical and engineering solutions across highly demanding sectors where precision, reliability, safety, and long-term operational performance are essential.
About Paralloy Limited
Discover The Story Behind Paralloy
The Paralloy Team
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Robert McGowan
CEO Paralloy Group
Robert McGowan
Robert McGowan
CEO Paralloy Group
An experienced international business leader with over two decades of executive leadership across global manufacturing and industrial sectors. As CEO of Paralloy Group Limited and President of Manoir France SAS, he has led significant business growth, operational transformation, and international expansion across the petrochemical, nuclear, energy, defence, and aerospace industries.
Recognised for his strategic vision and innovative leadership, he is committed to driving operational excellence, sustainable growth, and long-term value creation across the group.
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Michael Dolan
Chief Financial Officer Paralloy Group
Michael Dolan
Michael Dolan
Chief Financial Officer Paralloy Group
Michael began his career with Paralloy as a Finance apprentice over 20 years ago. Today, as Group CFO, he brings an exceptionally rare combination of financial expertise and operational insight to the executive leadership team.
Recognised for his strategic decision-making, Michael has successfully steered the Group through complex industries and volatile macroeconomic landscapes, delivering significant organic and M&A growth.
Throughout his career, he has built cross-functional relationships and a comprehensive knowledge of the business units and industries Paralloy Group serves. This allows him to balance commercial, operational, and financial priorities to drive sustainable, long-term organisational value and performance.
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Benoit Gallais
Chief Commercial Officer Paralloy Group
Benoit Gallais
Benoit Gallais
Chief Commercial Officer Paralloy Group
An accomplished international commercial leader with over 30 years of experience driving growth across global industrial markets. Proven expertise in developing strategic customer relationships, leading high-performing sales and marketing teams, and delivering profitable long-term business across sectors including automotive, petrochemical, and industrial engineering.
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Dr Dominique Flahaut
Group Petrochemical Technical Director
Dr Dominique Flahaut
Dr Dominique Flahaut
Group Petrochemical Technical Director
A highly respected technical leader within the petrochemical industry with over 35 years of experience, recognised for driving innovation, solving complex customer challenges, and developing unique product solutions for demanding industrial applications.
With extensive technical expertise and deep industry knowledge, she has built a strong reputation for delivering advanced engineering solutions that support customer performance and operational reliability. Known for her intelligence, creativity, and forward-thinking approach, she continues to play a key role in shaping technical innovation across the business and the wider industry.
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Kevin Norman
Group Director Horizontal Castings
Kevin Norman
Kevin Norman
Group Director Horizontal Castings
Kevin is an experienced and highly respected operational and technical leader, with extensive international experience over multi-disciplines within the metals, foundry industry, quality control, and technical support for industrial project delivery. Kevin has a wide-ranging manufacturing background spanning automotive, energy, nuclear, defence, and during the bulk of his career the Petrochemical industry – he has manufactured castings in many ferrous and non-ferrous alloys and has made castings ranging from a few grammes to over 100 tonnes in weight. He has a deep foundry technical knowledge and has a strong understanding of complex manufacturing and industrial needs for the range of clients we supply.
Respected and recognised for his operational leadership, negotiation and decision making he has successfully managed and delivered international projects. Passionate about making a high-quality product at the correct price, whilst ensuring detailed technical requirements, inspections and controls are respected and followed. Kevin is an integral part of the Paralloy Group team.
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Trevor Richardson
Group Director Static Castings
Trevor Richardson
Trevor Richardson
Group Director Static Castings
Trevor Richardson is an experienced and highly respected operational and technical leader, with extensive international experience over multi-disciplines within the foundry industry, quality control, and technical support for project delivery.
Trevor has a diverse manufacturing background spanning energy, nuclear, defence, transport and during the bulk of his career the Petrochemical industry, building the Paralloy foundry from an empty building to one supporting circa 100 million of sales per year. He has a deep foundry technical knowledge and has a strong understanding of complex manufacturing and industrial needs for the range of clients we supply.
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Carl Sanderson
Managing Director UK
Carl Sanderson
Carl Sanderson
Managing Director UK
A highly accomplished Managing Director of Paralloy Ltd & Firth Vickers UK with extensive experience leading multi‑site manufacturing organisations through strategic transformation, operational optimisation. Experience in Petrochemical, IG, Aerospace and Automotive industries. Carl holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering and Business Management, a BSc (Hons) in Engineering Technology.
Recognised for his strategic, forward‑thinking approach, strong governance capability, and a proven ability to align diverse stakeholders behind clear operational and commercial objectives.
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Les Parker
Group Director EHS Compliance
Les Parker
Les Parker
Group Director EHS Compliance
Les Parker is the Group Director of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Compliance for the Paralloy Group, where he is responsible for overseeing environmental, health and safety legal compliance across all operations. In this role, he leads the strategic alignment and continuous improvement of EHS performance, while ensuring the successful implementation and maintenance of internationally recognised standards, including ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and 50001 (Energy Management) across a unified global organisation.
Les brings more than 35 years of experience in environmental, health and safety leadership, including three previous Group-level leadership roles, giving him a deep and practical understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management, and organisational culture transformation. His career has been defined by a strong commitment to protecting people, safeguarding the environment, and embedding sustainable, high-performance systems within complex industrial settings.
Since joining Paralloy 7 years ago, Les has played a pivotal role in strengthening the company’s safety culture, driving improvements in behavioural safety, accountability, and operational discipline across the business. His leadership approach focuses on engagement at all levels of the organisation, ensuring that safety and environmental responsibility are fully integrated into everyday operations rather than treated as standalone functions.
Known for his pragmatic approach, depth of expertise, and ability to drive cultural change, Les continues to position EHS and compliance as a core pillar of Paralloy's operational excellence and long-term business success.
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- Paralloy Group HQ — Paralloy House, Nuffield Road, Billingham, TS23 4DA
- +44 (0)1642 370 686
- sales@paralloygroup.com