Back in 1998, KMC Manufacturing was looking for a metal service center and supply company that could support their needs and help them with some of their more niche requests. Specifically, they were ...
Government Compliance for Metal Manufacturers: Regulations, Tariffs & Best Practices
Posted by: Mark Anderson on August 14, 2025 | 6 min. read
In the world of metal production and manufacturing, understanding and complying with government regulations is crucial. These regulations aim to safeguard the environment, protect workers' safety, ...
When it comes to smaller, niche metal service centers such as ours, every customer and relationship is extremely valuable. We’re thankful anytime they’re willing to provide feedback or share their ...
While no two metal alloys are the same, some do have similarities with each other. Understanding the differences between similar alloys is an important step in ensuring you get the best material type ...
While many variables can cause issues in metal materials, it's important to recognize and identify any issues that could affect your project. Today, I'll cover a few common quality issues seen in ...
Every single metal supplier isn’t going to carry a current ISO 9001 certification. It requires time and resources to obtain and maintain ISO certification, and depending on the specifics of their ...
In any business, there are going to be standards and practices that differ from one company to another. We’ve found that by deciding which areas are core to our business and putting in the effort to ...
Phosphor bronze is a copper alloy containing both tin and phosphorus. It’s a highly-valuable, specialty metal with many positive attributes. Here are the properties and characteristics that make ...
Picking the right metal for your next project can be tricky. You might find yourself wondering which is right for you — stainless steel or cold rolled steel? Both have pros and cons. This article ...
A major portion of our new clients aren't new to the industry. Instead, they are seeking to add to their existing pool of vendors. This can be for any number of reasons. They might be needing a metal ...
Back in 1998, KMC Manufacturing was looking for a metal service center and supply company that could support their needs and help them with some of their more niche requests. Specifically, they were ...
When it comes to smaller, niche metal service centers such as ours, every customer and relationship is extremely valuable. We’re thankful anytime they’re willing to provide feedback or share their ...
While no two metal alloys are the same, some do have similarities with each other. Understanding the differences between similar alloys is an important step in ensuring you get the best material type ...
While many variables can cause issues in metal materials, it's important to recognize and identify any issues that could affect your project. Today, I'll cover a few common quality issues seen in ...
Every single metal supplier isn’t going to carry a current ISO 9001 certification. It requires time and resources to obtain and maintain ISO certification, and depending on the specifics of their ...
In any business, there are going to be standards and practices that differ from one company to another. We’ve found that by deciding which areas are core to our business and putting in the effort to ...
Phosphor bronze is a copper alloy containing both tin and phosphorus. It’s a highly-valuable, specialty metal with many positive attributes. Here are the properties and characteristics that make ...
Picking the right metal for your next project can be tricky. You might find yourself wondering which is right for you — stainless steel or cold rolled steel? Both have pros and cons. This article ...
A major portion of our new clients aren't new to the industry. Instead, they are seeking to add to their existing pool of vendors. This can be for any number of reasons. They might be needing a metal ...
