How can you find the right aluminum supplier? Ask yourself some questions and think about some things before you start your search.
Research
For starters, do you want to find an aluminum supplier offering a limited or wide range of products? Depending on what you need, you may want to choose a supplier that offers a wide scope of products, including aluminum sheet, tubing, plate and bar. Aluminum sheet comes in various forms, including diamond plate, perforated and painted. Aluminum tubing can be different shapes, including square, round or rectangular. Aluminum plate, which is thicker than 6mm, comes in several shapes and styles. Aluminum bar is available in several shapes, including square, round, hex or rectangular. Ideally, the company you choose to work with has what you need when you need it– so if they offer a wide variety of aluminum products, that can be helpful.
Credentials
Next, it helps if you can find an aluminum supplier with years of experience and expertise when it comes to the products they’re selling– the more knowledge they have, the better off you are! You also want to know that they’ll ship the aluminum to you in a way that it won’t get damaged.
Strong Working Relationship
Thirdly, if you can find a supplier who can “work with you,” that’s good– it’s nice to know they’re helping you find what you want at a reasonable price, and they’re helping you save money in the long run. Just like with most customer-client relationships, you want to find a supplier whom you can trust. They should be easy to communicate with, able to make smart recommendations to you, deliver value and care about you as a client. These days it’s getting harder and harder to find companies that care.
Customer Service
Finally, you need to look for an aluminum supplier who offers excellent customer service and delivers as promised. If they never answer their phone or don’t get back to you within a reasonable amount of time, they’re not doing you any favors. Meanwhile, if they say they’ll deliver something to you but it doesn’t arrive on time, what good is that?
You can ask around to see who your competitors use, and/or talk with people “in the business” to find out their opinions about various aluminum suppliers. And, if you want to call Eagle Alloys, a supplier of aluminum, and ask questions about aluminum, call 800-237-9012.
