This article, originally published in 2021, has been updated with the latest information. The metals industry continues to be at the forefront of the sustainability movement, driven by tight margins and an increasingly competitive landscape. “Sustainability” goes far beyond simply recycling waste materials or packaging. Instead, it’s a method for viewing one’s business practices and… Read more »
As the world prepares for a looming copper shortage, the call for a proactive, innovative, and strategic approach has never been more urgent. Copper demand is set to skyrocket from today’s 25 million metric tons (MMt) to an unprecedented 50 MMt by 2035, according to S&P Global’s The Future of Copper report. This demand will… Read more »
Manufacturers purchasing copper sheeting for heat exchangers, electrical stamping and fabricated parts have faced new challenges in recent years due to growing demand for copper, price volatility, regulatory compliance issues, and more. However, the right copper supplier can help manufacturers be prepared and overcome these challenges to keep production on schedule. In this article, we… Read more »
On Jan. 24, 2023, the first Greater Cleveland Partnership Sustainability Summit took place at the Huntington Convention Center. Among the more than 300 Greater Cleveland business leaders was Three D Metals HR and Safety Manager Gretchen Gutekunst, who attended to get ideas and support for Three D’s sustainability initiatives. “My biggest takeaway was the reassurance… Read more »
Aluminum bus pipe, one of Three D Metals’ top products, is integral in the process of distributing the electrical power that you use every day. But how does it work, and what does aluminum actually do? We recently spoke with Donna Wise, product manager of aluminum bus pipe and electrical shapes, about the basics of… Read more »
According to recent trend discussions, there are big plans on the horizon for improving the electrical grid in the United States, including building new substations across the country. That said, aluminum and copper are both important components in electrical applications, making them some of the most in-demand metals on the market today and into the… Read more »
This blog was updated in December 2022. When it comes to using steel in construction projects, it’s all the same, right? Wrong. Steel is an alloy metal, which means it’s a combination of several types of elements. In the case of steel, this is a combination of iron, carbon, and trace elements. It has a… Read more »
This blog was updated in 2022. Aluminum is a lightweight, highly conductive material. In its pure form, aluminum has an electrical conductivity of 65 percent of the International Annealed Copper Standard. This conductivity changes when its composition is altered, such as when it is combined with other types of metal to create alloys. The high… Read more »
There is a lot on the horizon for the metals industry in 2023, and supply and demand increases seem likely. Jeff Cox, vice president of sales and marketing at Three D Metals, offers his predictions on what to expect in the new year. Improved Supply Chain Outlook While supply chain challenges still remain across the… Read more »
FABTECH made a strong return in 2022 with in-person attendance back up to pre-pandemic levels. The Three D Metals team was among the 1,200 exhibitors at North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event. Since Three D Metals is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the team chose to do a 70s-themed booth,… Read more »
