If you have ever had to purchase aluminum, you know that not all metal distributors are created equally. Some metal service centers will go that extra mile to make sure you have all the information you need. They will educate you on the market, return your calls promptly, work up quotes quickly, and most importantly, do what they say they are going to do. From the receptionist answering the phone to the sales representative taking your inquiry, to the time it takes for the aluminum to be delivered, these factors influence your likelihood of becoming a repeat or long-term customer. Howard Precision Metals recognizes that it takes the cooperation of every team member to make the aluminum buying experience memorable. They strive to be the choice aluminum distributor.
Customer Service
At Howard Precision Metals, they pride themselves on having some of the most knowledgeable and friendly sales representatives in the aluminum industry. In fact, most of their team members have over 15 years of tenure with the company! And, because they are a 100% aluminum distributor, they are considered experts in all things aluminum. If you have questions on specifications, countries of origin, Aluminum Association tolerances, LME, or anything else aluminum related, the Howard Precision team has the resources and knowledge to assist you.
Lead Time
At Howard, they also understand that time is money, which is why they strive to maintain faster than average lead times. All of their uncut aluminum orders ship same or next business day. Custom, cut-to-size, aluminum plate and aluminum extrusion orders typically ship within 3 to 4 business days. With the recent addition of their new plate saw, you may begin to see better lead times in the future. Their crew realizes that sometimes jobs may require a faster lead time. In those instances, their team will make every attempt to give you a better lead-time, when capacity permits. More importantly, you can depend on the delivery and/or ship date they give you. Howard Precision Metals values their customer relationships and will always give you accurate lead time information. Let’s just say, they under-promise and over deliver just to insure their customers never have a machine sitting idle waiting for their material to arrive. Time is money and missing promise dates is simply not an option to team Howard.
Selection and On-Hand Material
As a 100% aluminum distributor, HPM is able to maintain an extensive catalog of “in-house” 6061 extruded bar, 6061 sheet and plate, MIC 6 cast tool and jig plate, Alca 5 cast tool and jig plate, 7075, 7050, 2024, and M-1. In addition to standard thicknesses, Howard also stocks metric thicknesses in MIC 6 cast tool and jig plate. Howard Precision Metals does not stock material from just any mill. Their vendor relationships are built on quality and performance. Rest assured that the aluminum they supply will meet or exceed all of your expectations. All of Howard Precision’s cut aluminum items are fully traceable back to the parent plate/bar and mill certifications are available upon request.
