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Ten years after taking ownership of Timeless Tube, Managing Director Tom McMillan reflects on the projects that have pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible — and why challenging assumptions can be key to the process.

Bespoke architectural tubes with a warm, earthy aesthetic: brass, bronze and copper-alloy tubing for handrails, balustrades and decorative metalwork, plus coated stainless steel tubing.

Timeless Tube receives Innovation Award from British Stainless Steel Association in recognition of our commitment to making custom tube profiles accessible to innovative OEMs, designers and specifiers

Oval tube handles and guarding used for premium weld clean product, specified for their strength, space-efficiency, style and safety.

A new flat-sided oval tube and non-circular tube profiles expand design options for interactive displays , kiosk posts and architectural bollards in public spaces.

Engineers at Timeless Tube use their forming expertise to literally expand the range with new elliptical and flat-sided oval tubes, adding an additional 2" inches to the diameter previous tubes

To help children feel secure and independent on the stairs, GKV specified a second, smaller oval handrail at this Government HQ for families based in New York.

Fairgame's latest London venue required a new size of twisted square brass tube for its sensational centrepiece, with tube ends returned to circular to fit the attraction's metal plate fittings.

An exploration into two independent axial load tests on our stainless steel formed profiles, plus a brief look at how we calculate the degree of bends for formed tubes.

Visitors to leading trade show for engineers and manufacturers to experience a showcase of innovative tube designs

Achieving unique designs often requires embracing trial and error. Timeless had the pleasure of working with pioneering UK-based bespoke steel fabricators Metcalfe on a one-of-a-kind recessed handrail

We’re excited to announce that we have invested in new machinery that allows us to expand and reduce the ends for tube components.

Timeless Tube are thrilled to collaborate with the visionary Optima Electric Yachts.

Timeless Tube has relocated to a new, larger premises in Poole which is energy-efficient, and offers multiple benefits for a more stream-lined production.

Thanks to clever engineering capabilities, Timeless offer extreme flexibility when it comes to you being able to specify the style of twist you want for your tube application.

Timeless Tube is proud to announce that it has been awarded funding from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund to grow its overseas trading.

In 2023, Timeless Tube experienced a surge in orders for our distinctive twisted square and twisted oval tubes, which have been used by artists, architects and mechanical engineers...

At Timeless, we take pride in the versatility of our tube profiles. This year we embarked on a remarkable journey with Hera Mindful Healing to create something truly special – the Breathe Pendant.

From brand new shapes such as the hex and the teardrop, to the modified oval and the tiny D-shape, Timeless's clever engineers make and modify tools for custom-made solutions.

Timeless Tube's unique twisted square tube is used as part of a playful staircase by esteemed architect Patrick McKinney in a cutting-edge fairground-themed venue in London.

Discover how twisted square brass adds elegance to Bacchanalia restaurant in Mayfair. Specialists used it as poles for café curtains & flame-shaped finials for a touch of Greco-Roman style.

British engineers Osprey revolutionise construction surveying with automated geotechnical monitors made from Timeless stainless steel tubing...

Increasing bodies of research show copper and its alloys have impressive antimicrobial properties that could help in future efforts to slow the spread of viruses such as Covid-19 and influenza A...

Timeless Tube have been forming our specialist tubes from 304L and 316L stainless steel since we were established in the late 1980s. Over the years we have experimented with other metals...

Local marine innovators in hot demand as leisure boat business brings £1bn per annum to UK economy...

World-class metal-forming company Timeless Tube has recently undergone a rebrand to reflect the high-quality shaped metal tubing it produces and the prestigious applications it forms for.

We believe that the best way for you to know the premium quality of our tube profiles is to see them for yourself. That’s why Timeless Tube offer to supply samples for new and existing customers...

At Timeless our vision is to make everyday objects beautiful with our shaped tubing — staircases and railings can be elegant and even stunning if you make them from the right materials.

Did you know that stainless steel (inox steel) can be supplied in several different finishes? Ranging from descaled mill finish to super mirror marine!

Over the years we have come across the assumption from many individuals who believe we simply “crush” tube in order to create a profile. However, there is a little more to it than that.

We recently attended the Monaco Yacht Show and our new flyers were really successful. We love the way it shows many of our 5 tube profiles.

At Timeless we shape our metal tube from off-the-shelf round tube. But the round tube itself has to be made first. How that tube has been welded together at the seam makes a difference...

With summer production ramping up, we felt the need to expand our employee base. Meet Lola; our new company morale officer.

We just picked up some new tooling we sent to the heat treatment specialists Bodycote, great service as always!

Celebrating great workmanship and beautifully engineered designs doesn't merely have to be a utopian vision: seeking inspiration from the Victorians should inform all of our work...

Congratulations to Timeless client Rod Hawkins for recently taking 2nd place in the UK Open Powerboat Association (UKOPRA) in the Poole Bay stage of the prestigious race series.

How Timeless Tube's luxury oval handrails are used as part of a stunning motorboat refit. A Timeless Tube client has recently proved that beautifully shaped railings are not just reserved for...

Discover how Timeless Tube worked with skilled designers and craftsmen from Precision Renovations London to create a breathtaking custom-made staircase boasting 100 bespoke twisted square spindles.

Timeless Tube are thrilled to have provided the flat-sided oval handrail used on the Dare SkyWalk on the top of the prestigious new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium...

September 2020 is an exciting month for Timeless Tube, with extensive coverage in two of the manufacturing industry's most important titles.

Earlier this summer, Timeless were tasked with fabricating a piece of flat-sided aluminium oval tube (87mm x 38mm x 1.6mm) for a brake-cooling kit for Renault Mégane 3RS sports cars...

We are thrilled that in just a few months time the British government will be banning the use of plastic drinking straws in the UK.

Timeless Tube has joined a growing collection of elite businesses from the British manufacturing community, united with the use of the registered collective mark of ‘Made in Britain’.

Timeless Tube is pleased to announce that it has become a member of the UK trade organisation BSSA. “About 90% of the tubing we fabricate is made from either 304L or 316L stainless steel..."

This year the Timeless Tube engineers have been fortunate enough to work on some amazing infrastructure projects. However the team are conscious of the fact that in some places infrastructure...

We are delighted to have supplied shaped tubing to renowned British lighting engineers Jonathan Cole, which was used for a bespoke ceiling light commissioned by a high-profile private client.

US Interior Designer Gigi Aelbers (Synergigi) turned to Timeless Tube when she needed to source elegant yet robust legs for a custom-made coffee table commission.

Timeless Tube demonstrate how they are more than just a stainless steel tube supplier with this beautifully fabricated aerialist equipment — Fully fabricated at the Timeless workshop

We’ve seen clients use our tube for super yachts, homes, trains, hotels, car parts, even traction engines! This is just scraping the surface...

It’s been two months since Lola joined the team and she has excelled beyond any of our expectations.