Avon Specialty Metals Ltd
Jacob Newstead is an experienced commercial manager currently working at Avon Specialty Metals Ltd since March 2025. Prior to this role, Jacob held the position of Senior Trader at Hanwa Co Ltd from February 2015 to March 2025, specializing in non-ferrous and precious metals. Jacob also served as a commodity trader focused on global markets, particularly in procurement and sales across Europe, Japan, Korea, India, and Southeast Asia. Earlier in Jacob's career, project management roles were held at AEON Corporation and CTS Nichibei, along with a position as ALT at ALTIA CENTRAL. Jacob’s career began as a language instructor with the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me), and prior experience includes assisting mechanical engineering initiatives at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Jacob holds a Bachelor of Arts in Management with East Asian Studies from The University of Sheffield.
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Avon Specialty Metals Ltd
Avon Specialty Metals is a global leader in the processing and trading of high-performance metals and alloys. Established over 50 years, and with core manufacturing roots, Avon Specialty Metals provides unparalleled technical, logistical and commercial support to our partners worldwide. ASM’s state-of-the-art ISO 9001 certified facility in the South West of the UK, provides our clients with unrivalled flexibility in revert management and raw material supply solutions. Whether you are looking to increase competition in your supply chain, toll process nickel and cobalt alloys or distribute your product to a long-standing network of end-users, Avon Specialty Metals is your partner of choice.