Nickel alloys supplier Philip Cornes, part of the TW Metals Group, has signed a new agreement with Krupp VDM GmbH for the exclusive UK distribution of its nickel alloy sheet and plate. The agreement is for three years and covers all of the nickel alloy grades most used in the chemical, oil, gas, heat treatment, engineering and fabrication industries. The total association between the two companies is now well over 30 years.