BETA • UK FIRST • 2026

Stop chasing
material.
Start matching it.

The peer-to-peer marketplace for spring wire & strip. Built for IST members.

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THE PROBLEM

Sourcing spring wire
shouldn't be this painful.

Weeks of emails & calls

Finding 10 kg of a specific grade in the UK often takes 3–6 weeks of chasing suppliers.

Invisible surplus stock

After efficient runs, valuable wire sits unused. No easy way to sell it to fellow members.

Unreliable directories

Suppliers claim they can supply anything. You waste time discovering they can't.

THE SOLUTION

Three ways to source.
One trusted platform.

1. Post a Request

Describe your exact need. Get matched instantly with spare stock holders and qualified suppliers.

2. List Spare Stock

Only verified manufacturers can list specific lots. Real availability. Real certifications.

3. Supplier Directory

Suppliers list capability ranges (not individual lots). Clean, trustworthy, discoverable.

5 SIMPLE STEPS

How it works

Designed with real IST members. Member-approved sign-up. No flooding. Just results.

01
Verify your profile
Link your IST (or partner association) membership. One account per company entity.
02
Set alert preferences
Instant or daily digest. Filter by material type so you only see relevant opportunities.
03
Post or browse
Use the smart form with integrated spec lookup from the Spring Material Selector.
04
Get intelligent matches
Exact stock + capability matches, ranked by location, reputation and certification.
05
Connect & rate
Direct contact. Upload CoCs. Build community reputation through successful deals.
FOR MANUFACTURERS

Monetise surplus.
Find material fast.

  • List specific lots with photos & certs
  • Get instant alerts for exact matches
  • Build reputation through successful trades
FOR SUPPLIERS

Get discovered.
Qualified leads only.

  • List capability ranges (not individual stock)
  • Receive only relevant quote requests
  • Reach IST + partner association buyers
Suppliers cannot list individual lots — keeping the platform credible for buyers.

Ready to change how you source?

Beta access is limited to IST members and approved partners.

Apply for beta access
info@ist.org.uk