Aluminum & Stainless Steel

Aluminum ingot currently below $1.00/lb.

We've added the following items to our stainless inventory:

304 2B Ann .035nom
304 2B Ann .059nom
304 2B Ann .075nom

Call with inquiries 1.800.968.7730 or see us at http://almetals.com/Coil_Suppliers/Aluminum_slitting/metals-aluminum.html or http://almetals.com/Coil_Suppliers/stainless_steel_slitting/metals-stainless.html.

LEAD TIME INCREASE

Due to aluminum mills increasing their lead times, Almetals has increased its coil inventory for the following items:

5052 H32 .080
3003 H14 .063
3003 H14 .032
Subject to Prior Sale.

These items can be slit to your exact requirements and be ready for shipment in 5-10 business days. Please contact Scott Warford (248.348.7843 x224) if you would like a quote based on your width/s and quantity requirements.

See us at http://almetals.com/Coil_Suppliers/Aluminum_slitting/metals-aluminum.html.

Metal Pricing Update

Aluminum ingot is up to $1.15/lb and lead times are running 12-18 weeks depending on the alloy. Stainless pricing will increase 10% in May and is expected to continue to rise as nickel prices increase. See us at http://almetals.com/Coil_Suppliers/stainless_steel_slitting/metals-stainless.html

Stainless Steel Pricing on Steady Increase

Stainless steel pricing continues to rise and is up +50% from this time last year. See us at http://almetals.com/Coil_Suppliers/stainless_steel_slitting/metals-stainless.html or call 1.800.968.7730.

Aluminum Pricing

Aluminum prices have dropped approximately $.10/lb heading into February. Mill lead times still ranging 12-16 weeks. Please see our updated excess inventory offering at http://almetals.com/excess.aspx.

Almetals, Inc. President Joins PMA Board

James Chain, president of Almetals, Inc., has been asked to serve on the Precision Metalforming Association's (PMA) Board of Directors.

PMA is the full-service trade association representing the $91-billion metalforming industry of North America. This industry creates precision metal products using stamping, fabricating, spinning, slide forming and roll forming technologies, and other value-added processes.

Almetals is a world-class specialty metals slitter and distributor for industries such as stamping, roll forming, and tube producers. Our coil products include: aluminum, brass & copper, clad metals, cold rolled, fin stock, and coated & stainless steels. See us at http://almetals.com/Coil_Suppliers/metals.html.

Random Thoughts

Finally... a light is seen at the end of a long tunnel. This economy has taken a toll on everyone and we feel very blessed to be advised by a superb group of people who kept us moving forward, instead of backwards.

At one time many of the mills sat idle and waited for the metals industry to churn back to life. Now we see lead times pushed way out, due to the mills now being inundated with orders. It's times like these we are thankful for good working relationships with our suppliers.

As we enter the holiday season there is much to be grateful for.

See us on the web at http://almetals.com/Coil_Suppliers/what.html for more information.