While EN 18031-1 has been mandatory
since August 2025, many manufacturers are only now encountering compliance challenges as new products approach EU market launch or conformity assessment. In response, the company’s EN 18031-1 Network Protection and Cybersecurity Compliance Tool targets cybersecurity controls that frequently delay or complicate EN 18031-1 compliance, including authentication and access control,
NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defence
Contractors Accreditation Program) is an industry-managed accreditation system that verifies whether specialist processes such as coating, painting and finishing meet the stringent standards required by major aerospace manufacturers and defence contractors worldwide. Achieving the accreditation confirms that
Surface Coating’s processes meet internationally recognised requirements for quality, traceability and repeatability. For manufacturers, this means they can access NADCAP-accredited coating and finishing services within the South of England. The company provides specialist finishing
services including: wet spray painting; integrated finishing; powder coating; and blasting.
secure firmware update mechanisms, network threat protection, and secure key management practices. According to the company, the tool helps
manufacturers identify compliance gaps early, reduce the risk of delays during conformity assessment, and understand when Notified Body involvement is required – particularly for higher- risk product categories such as childcare devices or financial equipment. By mapping EN 18031-1 requirements to
frameworks such as GlobalPlatform SESIP, the tool helps manufacturers avoid duplicate assessment effort when using pre-certified
secure elements, reducing time to market while maintaining end-product compliance. Dunstan Power, director at ByteSnap Design,
said: “What we’re seeing in practice is that EN 18031-1 compliance issues are surfacing much earlier in product development than many manufacturers expected. This tool is designed around those real-world challenges as companies look ahead to the Cyber Resilience Act. There is a growing divide between manufacturers that incorporated security early and those now preparing products for launch, as EN 18031-1 enforcement influences procurement and supplier decisions.” To access the tool for an assessment of your
product’s compliance risk for EU market launch, visit:
The company
recorded zero non-conformities during the assessment, with the business praised for its strong quality
management systems, employee culture and enhanced communications strategy that was integral to the successful application. The firm’s 62-strong range of exotic alloys is in growing demand from the sector, with sales to
this market increasing to 10% of the firm’s annual £16.5m turnover. “We pride ourselves on delivering world classmanufacturing performance for the best part of eight
decades, so we knew we had a lot of things already in place,” explained Kevin Guest, head of Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental Management at Alloy Wire International. “Culture was a critical part of the review, and we had to create a special questionnaire that
proved all our 33-strong workforce understood their roles and how they impact on the finished part that is heading to clients in the nuclear industry.” He continued: “This has proved to be an excellent introduction. It has opened new dialogue within
different parts of our business and has further enhanced an already impressive ‘people first’ culture. “Securing ISO 19443 will ensure we not only retain existing turnover, but importantly it will
TomWilliamson, director, said: “Achieving
NADCAP accreditation is amajormilestone for our business and reflects the dedication of our team to operating at the highest standards required by the aerospace and defence sectors. “The process is extremely rigorous, so
gaining accreditation demonstrates that our systems, processes and quality controls meet the expectations of some of the world’s most demanding industries. “It also strengthens our ability to support
manufacturers across the South of England who require NADCAP-accredited finishing services as part of their supply chain.”
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open up new doors for us both in the UK and overseas. In fact, we’re already quoting for an additional £1m of new work.” Material manufactured at AWI’s state-of-the-art facility in theWest Midlands has high temperature
and corrosion resistant properties ideal for end-use applications and components destined for nuclear reactors, development of new mini reactors and in the complex world of decommissioning. Inconel 718, Inconel X750, Alloy 400, Nimonic 90, Alloy 80A and Stainless Steel 316 are the six
most popular alloys being requested by the company’s global client base and all are currently available in just three weeks from placing the order. TomMander,managing director of Alloy Wire International, commented: “More and more countries
are returning to nuclear as a viable power source moving forward. Sizewell C is a big project getting underway in the UK and Rolls-Royce has developed a strong reputation in mini reactors. “Our material is often at the very start of these supply chains and that’s a big opportunity for
us and one we’re looking to discuss when we head to Wire 2026 in April.”
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