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How To Save Money On Sheet Metal For Your Plant

3 February 2015 by Ramona Lawrence

If your manufacturing plant uses sheet metal as a part of its daily operations, your company probably spends a lot of money on this metal. Although you might not think that there are any ways for you to cut costs, you might be surprised by how much you can save if you use a few simple tricks. Give these tips a try to purchase the high-quality sheet metal that you need while improving your company's profit margin.

1. Allow Your Metal Distributor to Handle the Delivery

If you haven't already, check into pricing for delivery and unloading from your metal distributor. Many of these companies specialize in working with factories and are willing to offer the services that you need to maintain your business. By having your metal delivered and unloaded for you, you can typically save money in multiple ways. First of all, you won't have to worry about purchasing or maintaining a truck to haul the metal. You can also save on payroll since you won't have to pay someone to drive the truck or unload the metal for you. In many cases, the delivery charges of metal distributors are much more affordable than paying for all of those things.

Buy it All at Once

When ordering metal, make sure that you buy enough to last for at least a month or two if possible. Separate orders cost you money for a few reasons. You typically have to pay more in fuel or delivery costs for making separate trips, and you won't get the same bulk pricing that you would get if you purchased a lot of metal at once. Plus, you run a greater risk of running out and having to halt production if you don't buy large quantities of sheet metal at once.

Cut it Yourself

You may think that it's best to purchase sheet metal already cut to size, but this isn't always the case. If possible, order larger sheets that you can cut in half or even more pieces. You probably already have the cutting equipment on hand at your shop, and you can typically get more metal for your money this way.

Buying sheet metal probably adds up to be a big expense for your manufacturing plant. This doesn't mean that you can't work to get the best deal, however. If you follow these tips, you might be surprised by how much money you can save your company. To learn more, visit State Technology & Manufacturing. 

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