Established 1947 — Industrial Ceramics & Power Services

Supply chain solutions in advanced industrial ceramics & power services

From foundries and furnaces to the high-voltage grid — Anderman & Company has been the trusted technical partner for industry for over 75 years, with stocks in the UK, Europe, USA and Asia.

UK · France · USA · China · Southeast Asia

Anderman Ceramics

A leader in the ceramics industry for over 75 years, we provide supply chain solutions across traditional and emerging sectors, like petrochemical, glass and alternative energy.

Anderman Power Services

We specialise in providing localised support across the UK and Europe for High Voltage Equipment Manufacturers supplying equipment to the electricity transmission and distribution sectors — including high voltage cables, switchgear and transformers.

Products

Browse the full catalogue — tubes, crucibles, nozzles, kiln furniture and more.

Materials

Twelve advanced ceramics, sourced and stocked for global industry.
About

About Anderman & Company

With over 75 years of experience, we deliver tailored supply chain solutions to major industries, including aerospace, automotive, power generation, and alternative energy. Our offices and warehouses across the UK, Europe, USA and Asia enable us to provide support to customers across the globe.

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75+ Years in industry
12 Ceramic materials
15+ Industries served
4 Global offices
Catalogue

Product categories

Batts & Plates Stable, energy-efficient kiln supports engineered for reliable high-temperature firing. Available in standard ranges and bespoke shapes to match your process. Ceramic Tubes & Rods Custom-engineered ceramic tubes, rods and casting pins for investment casting, furnaces, kilns and electrical insulation. From 0.125mm to 1m diameter, lengths up to 5m. Crucibles High-purity alumina, zirconia, mullite, quartz, fused silica and rare-earth crucibles — engineered for clean, repeatable melting at extreme temperatures up to 2500°C. Cutting & Grinding Wheels Specialist abrasive cutting and grinding wheels developed for precision finishing of nickel-based super alloys and other demanding engineered materials. Distribution Boxes, Launders & Tundishes Precision-engineered refractory components for the controlled flow and transfer of molten metals — from superalloy casting through to ferrous and non-ferrous production. Electrical Connectors Custom ceramic-bodied electrical connector blocks designed for safe, reliable wire connection in high-temperature and higher-voltage industrial environments. Firing Supports & Saggers Refractory firing supports, saggers and setters that protect ware and stabilise loads through repeated high-temperature firing cycles. Fish Spine Beads High-purity alumina and steatite fish spine beads providing flexible insulation for curved wires, electrodes and heating elements. Furnace Fittings Ceramic burner nozzles, lead-through tubes, element supports, spacers, rollers and specialist parts engineered for extreme furnace and kiln environments. Honeycombs & Filters Reticulated foam ceramic filters and structured honeycomb ceramics for molten metal filtration, heat recovery and process stability under extreme operating conditions. Insulators Ceramic multi-bore tubes, fish spine beads, ignition tubes and electrical feed-throughs that protect conductors and maintain insulating performance under extreme conditions. Labware High-purity alumina, zirconia, boron nitride and fused-quartz labware for research, analysis and high-temperature processing — reliable up to 1750°C. Machined Ceramics Custom-machined ceramic components engineered for high-performance applications, tight tolerances and demanding operating environments — from prototypes to volume production. Machining Blanks Ceramic machining blanks in rods, plates and discs — engineered for precision diamond machining into custom components. Nozzles Atomising nozzles, metering nozzles and boron nitride nozzles delivering precise, consistent flow under extreme thermal, chemical and mechanical conditions. Pour Cups High-performance ceramic pouring cups engineered for precision metal flow, reduced inclusions and reliable performance in demanding investment casting.
Materials we work with

Twelve advanced ceramics, one technical partner

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What makes us different

Why Trust Anderman & Company

Global reach, local expertise — delivering where it matters

With experts across the UK, Europe, USA, and Southeast Asia, we support clients seamlessly wherever they operate.

Trusted by industry leaders for over 75 years

Our heritage is built on quality, consistency, and long-term experience supporting global manufacturers and engineering teams.

Smart supply chain solutions for critical industries

From sourcing to delivery, we simplify the process — offering technical insight, flexible options, and end-to-end reliability.

Built on partnership, driven by results

We build lasting relationships by understanding your challenges, staying responsive, and always putting your success first.

Reliable. Responsive. Ready to solve your challenges

Our flexible approach and quick turnarounds help keep your operations moving — with service you can count on.

ISO 9001 Cyber Essentials WCAG 2.1 AA 75 years of trade
Industries

Where Anderman ceramics & services are at work

Trusted by partners and customers around the world

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Customer voices

Trusted by engineers who can't afford to fail

Quotation through delivery has always been straightforward. The bilingual service from Anderman Céramiques means our French sites get the same level of support as the UK.
Pierre Lemaitre
Directeur Technique
Acier & Cie
Anderman is the supplier we go to when an off-the-shelf solution simply won't work. Their technical advice has saved us costly redesigns more than once.
Helen Marsh
Process Engineering Lead
Forge & Foundry plc
Their Power Services team understands the operational realities of running ageing high-voltage equipment. Practical, honest and on-time.
Daniel Okafor
Asset Manager, Substations
UK Distribution Network Operator
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FAQs

Procurement & technical questions, answered

Does Anderman manufacture ceramics or supply them?

Anderman is an industrial ceramics distributor and supply-chain partner. We source advanced ceramic materials and components through long-standing manufacturing partners — including Schunk, CUMI and Jinan Ludong — and add technical advisory, in-house machining and rapid prototyping.

What lead times can you offer on technical ceramics?

Standard catalogue items ship from UK and French stocks. Bespoke or machined parts typically take 4–10 weeks depending on material, geometry and quantity. We confirm a firm date with every quote.

Can you supply small or prototype quantities?

Yes. Our distributor model means we are comfortable with prototype runs and small batches, with the option to scale into production volumes through the same supplier relationships.

Do you provide datasheets and technical support in French?

Yes. Anderman Céramiques operates in France with a native French commercial team, French-language datasheets and technical advisory.

Are you ISO certified?

Anderman is ISO 9001 quality-management certified and Cyber Essentials certified. Material certificates of conformity are supplied with every order.

How do I request a quote?

Use the Request a quote button at the top of any page, the contact form below, or call our UK office on +44 (0)1299 252485.

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