The Pros and Cons of Domestic vs. Overseas Metal Sourcing

The Pros and Cons of Domestic vs. Overseas Metal Sourcing

Posted by: Brian Rothstein on February 7, 2025 | 5 min. read

When you're sourcing metals for your projects, making the right decision can feel like a balancing act. Do you opt for a domestic supplier that offers reliability and high quality, or do you seek out ...
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2024 METAL INDUSTRY FORECAST

2024 METAL INDUSTRY FORECAST

Over the past few years, the metal industry has faced its fair share of challenges. Rising raw materials and transportation costs have made it difficult for many metal manufacturers to maintain ...
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3 STEPS TO SELECTING THE BEST TYPE OF METAL

3 STEPS TO SELECTING THE BEST TYPE OF METAL

Selecting the best type of metal for your specific project can be overwhelming. There are so many types of metals to choose from, each with their own unique characteristics. Not to mention, the type ...
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ISO Certified: ISO 9000 vs. ISO 9001

ISO Certified: ISO 9000 vs. ISO 9001

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental organization that creates international standards for quality, safety, and other procedures in many ...
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Common Uses for Spring Steel

Common Uses for Spring Steel

Spring steel, commonly referred to as annealed spring steel, is known as a “general use” steel because of its many uses and applications. Mead Metals offers a wide variety of spring steel products, ...
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Common Uses for Cold Rolled Strip Steel

Common Uses for Cold Rolled Strip Steel

Cold rolled strip steel, often shortened to strip steel or cold rolled strip, is commonly used across various applications and industries. Today, I’ll cover some of the unique properties of this ...
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What Is Annealing in Metal?

What Is Annealing in Metal?

As anyone in the metal industry will tell you, not all metals are created equal. But that’s because metals are made differently depending on their unique uses. For example, tempering and annealing ...
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2024 METAL INDUSTRY FORECAST

2024 METAL INDUSTRY FORECAST

Over the past few years, the metal industry has faced its fair share of challenges. Rising raw materials and transportation costs have made it difficult for many metal manufacturers to maintain ...
Read More
3 STEPS TO SELECTING THE BEST TYPE OF METAL

3 STEPS TO SELECTING THE BEST TYPE OF METAL

Selecting the best type of metal for your specific project can be overwhelming. There are so many types of metals to choose from, each with their own unique characteristics. Not to mention, the type ...
Read More
ISO Certified: ISO 9000 vs. ISO 9001

ISO Certified: ISO 9000 vs. ISO 9001

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental organization that creates international standards for quality, safety, and other procedures in many ...
Read More
Common Uses for Spring Steel

Common Uses for Spring Steel

Spring steel, commonly referred to as annealed spring steel, is known as a “general use” steel because of its many uses and applications. Mead Metals offers a wide variety of spring steel products, ...
Read More
Common Uses for Cold Rolled Strip Steel

Common Uses for Cold Rolled Strip Steel

Cold rolled strip steel, often shortened to strip steel or cold rolled strip, is commonly used across various applications and industries. Today, I’ll cover some of the unique properties of this ...
Read More
What Is Annealing in Metal?

What Is Annealing in Metal?

As anyone in the metal industry will tell you, not all metals are created equal. But that’s because metals are made differently depending on their unique uses. For example, tempering and annealing ...
Read More
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