One of the UK's longest-established tube and fittings suppliers is preparing for a major new chapter as construction progresses on the largest investment in its 108-year history.
Coventry-based
Lawton Tubes recently welcomed West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker and Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce chief executive Corin Crane to view its new £20 million headquarters, currently under construction opposite the company's existing site on Torrington Avenue.
Due to open early next year, the facility will significantly expand the firm's operational capacity and support growing demand for its copper tube and fittings across a range of sectors, including plumbing, heating, air conditioning, medical, OEM, construction and defence applications.
The development comprises a 107,768ft² warehouse, more than 17,000ft² of office and welfare space and a 40m service yard. Built on the former Sandvik site, the new headquarters will more than double the company's capacity and support continued expansion in both domestic and export markets.
Lawton Tubes currently exports to 42 countries and supplies enough 100% recyclable copper tube and fittings each year to circle the Earth one and a half times. Its products are used throughout the UK's built environment and infrastructure, including maintenance work at major landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Wembley Stadium and The Shard.
The family-owned business expects the investment to help drive annual turnover beyond £230 million while creating additional employment opportunities and strengthening its position in key growth markets.
Michael Brown, board chairman at Lawton Tubes, said: "It's really exciting to see the next stage in our company's history starting to come to life.
"The Midlands, especially Coventry, has been the bedrock of this family business over the past century and this latest investment underlines our commitment to the region for the next 100 years.
"This facility will help us to generate more output, which means more jobs and more money going back into the local economy."
Mr Brown added that the visit from the West Midlands Mayor highlighted the importance of investment in regional manufacturing and economic growth.
Richard Parker described the project as the type of investment needed to strengthen the region's industrial base.
"This is exactly the sort of investment I want to see," he said. "Lawton Tubes is a fantastic local company established in this region and now investing in its future here."
He added that business expansion projects help create jobs, strengthen supply chains and support sectors including housebuilding and defence.
The scheme has also been welcomed by the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce. Chamber president Sandra Godley OBE said the new headquarters represented another important phase in the company's growth strategy and a significant boost for both the business and the wider Coventry economy.
Construction work began in January 2026 and has progressed rapidly. Principal contractor Interclass has erected 475 tonnes of structural steel and installed more than 10,700m² of roofing, with the building now watertight and internal works under way.
Interclass managing director Des O'Neill said the project had required close collaboration between the site team, designers and supply chain partners.
"The completion of the building envelope marks another important milestone, allowing our team to progress the internal works," he said.
With the steel structure complete and work advancing on the interior, Lawton Tubes' new headquarters is moving steadily towards completion, providing the platform for the company's next phase of growth while reinforcing its long-term commitment to manufacturing in Coventry and the wider Midlands region.