Our metal distribution centers specialize in the distribution of all types, shapes, sizes, and grades of metal. We stock and sell aluminum, hot- and cold-rolled steel, stainless steel, brass and copper bar-in-bar, tubes, channel and sheet-processed to our customer's exact specifications, ready fast with no minimum order.
The Metal Supermarkets brand is known for superior customer care from start to finish and the highest-quality metal products available. Customers include manufacturing facilities, maintenance departments, tool and die makers, fabricators, machine shops, military and other government departments, hobbyists, and homeowners.
We are passionate about our customers, products, service, and franchisees. Metal Supermarkets is a dependable business model, a trusted international brand name and a lucrative franchise opportunity.
Metal Distributor specializing in small and large orders. We have daily trucks servicing the Rockford and Chicago area. We cater to the tooling, jig and fixture, R&D, Maintenance, and job shop markets. Our extensive local inventory and vendor relationships allow us to rapidly produce orders same day in most cases.
Since 1996, Direct Metals® has been a nationwide distributor of specialty metal and fiberglass products. We are an ISO 9001:2015 certified company owned and operated by a select group of personnel with a combined 100 years of experience.
WIRE MESH
Wire mesh, also known as wire cloth or wire fabric, is a versatile metal product that can be used effectively in countless applications globally. Popular uses for wire mesh include stainless steel wire mesh for filters, steel wire mesh for partitions, and PVC wire mesh for machine guards.
PERFORATED METAL
Perforated metal is one of the most versatile and popular metal products on the market today. This specialty metal ranges from light to heavy gauge thickness and type of material.
EXPANDED METAL
Direct Metals® offers expanded metal, a versatile and economical product made from a high-quality metal sheet. Our expanded metal sheets are available in various sizes, openings, and material types.
BAR GRATING
Direct Metals® supplies bar grating products that can be used for a variety of applications. Bar grating is an ideal choice for projects ranging from trenches and stair treads to decking and steel flooring.
SAFETY GRATING
Metal safety grating from Direct Metals® is designed to help you engineer a more secure workplace. This type of metal floor grating helps prevent injuries and reduces overall operation costs.
FIBERGLASS GRATING
Molded fiberglass grating and pultruded fiberglass grating from Direct Metals® provide unmatched corrosion resistance properties, especially when compared to steel flooring products.
ARCHITECTURAL METAL
Architectural metal products from Direct Metals® are versatile, lightweight, and economical.
FABRICATION SERVICES
We offer various value-added fabrication processes to our complete line of specialty metals and fiberglass inventory.