Comparing Types of Aluminum: 3003 vs. 4017 vs. 5052 & More
Aluminum is everywhere (from soda cans to airplanes) but not all types of aluminum are the same. Different alloys offer varying levels of strength, corrosion resistance, and workability, making it important to choose the right one for your project. Whether you’re building a roof, fabricating fuel tanks, or designing high-performance parts, understanding the differences between […]
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Norfolk Iron & Metal Acquires Straub Metal International
Norfolk Iron & Metal (NIM), one of the nation’s largest family-owned steel service centers, announced today that it has acquired Straub Metal International (Straub Metal). The acquisition further expands NIM’s stainless steel sheet and coil product lines. “We are pleased to welcome the Straub Metal team to the NIM family,” Arnie Robinson, President and COO […]
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Understanding Steel Processing: Temper Mill vs. Cut-to-Length vs. Stretcher Leveling
As finishing touches are being made on our new Butech Bliss Temper Mill Cut-to-Length Line in our Catoosa, OK facility, it seemed appropriate to take a deeper dive into what exactly a temper mill cut-to-length line is and how it differs from a standard cut-to-length line and a stretcher leveling line. In the steel industry, […]
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Comparing Types of Aluminum: 3003 vs. 4017 vs. 5052 & More

Norfolk Iron & Metal Acquires Straub Metal International