Not sure whether aluminum, stainless steel, or carbon steel is right for your project? This guide breaks down strength, corrosion resistance, cost, and common applications to help fabricators and manufacturers make smarter material decisions.

Basic Metals President Andy Fogel delves into the impact of recent tariffs on aluminum prices, and strategies manufacturers can employ to counteract the rising cost of steel and aluminum.

“What is anodized aluminum? How is aluminum manufactured?” As a premium processor and distributor of metal products, these are just some of the many questions we hear about aluminum. We’ve tried to answer more of these questions about this commonly-used manufacturing material in this post.