Cascadia Metals

What Cascadia Metals does

Cascadia Metals Ltd is a privately held metal distribution service center headquartered in Delta, British Columbia, operating across Western Canada and the Western United States for over 30 years (founded circa 1992). The company distributes coil and sheet metal products, including galvanized, hot-rolled, cold-rolled, aluminized, and stainless steel, as well as aluminum, copper, and premium Rheinzink architectural zinc, to construction, manufacturing, and transportation sector customers. Its portfolio is complemented by an extensive prepainted color offering (Signature PVDF, Classic SMP, Printed Series, and TEX textured finishes) and in-house value-added processing services — slitting, cut-to-length, and in-line slearing — that allow it to deliver metal to customer-specified dimensions and finishes.

The business operates on a B2B sales-led model. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the primary conversion mechanism is an online request-for-quote workflow supported by field and inside sales teams in Canada (1-888) and the US (1-800). Distribution is executed through a network of regional branches enabling fast delivery, with a digital layer (website, project gallery, LinkedIn, Instagram, bilingual English/French presence) supporting brand visibility and lead generation. The company is independently owned with no disclosed parent, funding rounds, or institutional investors, and serves a horizontally segmented customer base with no publicly named anchor accounts.

Strategically, Cascadia Metals has progressively moved beyond commodity metal resale into value-added distribution: the Rheinzink distributorship secures a high-margin architectural product line, the prepainted color library targets specification-driven architectural demand, and the processing capabilities shift revenue mix toward service work. Operating status is active with no recent M&A, leadership changes, regulatory actions, or restructuring events disclosed in available source material.

Name

Cascadia Metals

Legal name

Cascadia Metals Ltd

Website

https://cmetals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cascadia Metals is a privately held metal distribution service center operating across Western Canada and the Western US for over 30 years, supplying coil and sheet steel, aluminum, copper, stainless steel, and architectural zinc — plus slitting, cut-to-length, and slearing processing — to construction, manufacturing, and transportation customers via a quote-based B2B model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Distribution & Processing

NAICS

Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers (423510)

SIC

Wholesale-Metals Service Centers & Offices (5051)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Ferrous Base Metals Trading (Aluminum, Copper, Zinc, Lead, Tin, Nickel) (IMAKAJAC)

Keywords

• Metal distribution services
• Steel coil processing
• Prepainted metal products
• Metal service center
• Aluminum coil supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Delta

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Metal Product Sales: Distribution of metal coil and sheet products including galvanized steel, prepainted steel, aluminum, stainless steel, copper, and specialty metals. Revenue generated from product sales to construction, manufacturing, and transportation industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cascadia Metals is a metal distribution service center supplying coil and sheet metal products—including galvanized, hot rolled, cold rolled, aluminized, and stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and Rheinzink architectural zinc—plus prepainted color finishes (PVDF, SMP, Printed Series, TEX™ Series). The company sells these materials to construction, manufacturing, and transportation customers across Canada and the Western US through a branch network, with in-house processing services (slitting, cut-to-length, in-line slearing) added so buyers receive metal cut to their specifications.

Product overview

Cascadia Metals is a metal distribution company offering a comprehensive portfolio of metal products and processing services across Canada and the Western United States. The core product line includes carbon steels (Galvanized, Hot Rolled, Cold Rolled, and Aluminized), specialty steels (Stainless Steel), non-ferrous metals (Aluminum and Copper), and architectural zinc (Rheinzink). These metal products are complemented by prepainted color finishes including Signature Colours (PVDF), Classic Colours (SMP), Printed Series, and TEX™ Series for architectural applications. The company also provides value-added processing services including Slitting, Cut to Length, and In-Line Slear, enabling customers to receive materials processed to exact specifications. This integrated offering combines reliable inventory of metal coils and sheets with precision metal processing solutions for construction, manufacturing, automotive, and transportation industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Galvanized Steel Carbon steel coated with a protective layer of zinc to prevent rusting, available in hot-dip, electro-galvanized, and galvanneal variants in coil and sheet form, for construction and manufacturing buyers.
• Hot Rolled Steel Steel rolled at high temperatures (over 1,700°F) supplied in coil and sheet form, including hot rolled pickled and oiled (HRPO) variants, for structural and industrial applications.
• Cold Rolled Steel Steel processed at room temperature through cold reducing, featuring smooth finish, tighter tolerances, and consistent gauge for precision manufacturing and fabrication applications.
• Stainless Steel Iron alloy with minimum 10.5% chromium for corrosion resistance, available in grades 304, 316, and 430 with various finishes (2B, No. 4 brushed, BA polished) in sheet and coil form, for industrial and architectural applications.
• Copper High-quality copper sheet and coil products known for electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, and thermal efficiency for electrical systems, plumbing, roofing, and renewable energy applications.
• Aluminum Lightweight metal products including anodized aluminum and prepainted coils for automotive, transportation, construction, and renewable energy applications.
• Aluminized Steel Carbon steel hot dip coated with aluminum silicon alloy, offering strength, heat resistance, and corrosion protection for exhaust systems, baking pans, heat exchangers, and corrugated roofing.
• Rheinzink Architectural Zinc Premium titanium zinc alloy (99%+ pure zinc) produced in Germany, featuring natural self-healing patina and 30+ year lifespan, distributed by Cascadia Metals for architectural roofing, cladding, and façade applications in North America.
• Signature Colours (PVDF) Prepainted Metal Premium prepainted steel and aluminum color options using PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) coating technology for architectural applications.
• Classic Colours (SMP) Prepainted Metal Standard prepainted steel color options using SMP (Silicone Modified Polyester) coating technology for construction and industrial applications.
• Printed Series Prepainted Metal Decorative prepainted metal finishes featuring wood grain, stone, and specialty patterns in both PVDF and SMP coatings.
• TEX™ Series Textured Prepainted Metal Textured prepainted steel using SMP technology featuring Kona Brown, Sepia Brown, Graphite, Dark Graphite, Burnished Slate, and Onyx Black finishes for architectural applications.
• Metal Slitting Service Processing service that cuts wide coil stock into narrower slit coils using precision rotary knives on a slitter head for automotive, construction, and manufacturing customers.
• Cut-to-Length Service Processing service that unwinds coils and cuts flat sheets to specific lengths while maintaining width and material specifications.
• In-Line Slear Service Combined slitting and cut-to-length processing that produces narrower strips in sheet form, cut to specific lengths for precision applications.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RheinzinkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCascadia Metals is an authorized distributor of Rheinzink titanium zinc products in North America. Rheinzink is a premium German-made architectural zinc alloy (99%+ pure zinc with copper and titanium) known for its natural patina, durability, and sustainability. Cascadia distributes Rheinzink coil and sheet products across Canada and the Western US for architectural applications including roofing, cladding, and facades.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Russel Metals: One of Canada's largest metals service center operators, distributing steel, aluminum, and specialty products across Canada and the US. Direct competitor with similar geographic overlap, product mix, and customer base in construction and manufacturing.
• Samuel, Son & Co. Privately held Canadian metals processor and distributor serving North America with steel and aluminum service center operations. Highly comparable family-owned competitor with similar processing-led model and cross-border footprint.
• Metalwest: Regional flat-rolled steel and aluminum processor/distributor serving the Western US. Closely comparable to Cascadia in geographic focus, processing services (slitting, cut-to-length), and customer mix.

Broad incumbents

• Reliance Steel & Aluminum: Largest metals service center company in North America with hundreds of branch locations and broad product portfolio. Competes with Cascadia on the same product categories but at vastly greater scale and national reach.
• Ryerson: Major US-based metals service center offering carbon steel, stainless, aluminum, and value-added processing across North America. Competes head-to-head with Cascadia on Western US accounts and on similar value-added processing services.
• Kloeckner Metals: Global metals service center and digital distribution platform operating across North America and Europe. Competes on the same product lines (steel, aluminum, stainless) with a stronger digital/e-commerce orientation.
• Olympic Steel: US metals service center serving customers with flat-rolled steel, aluminum, and processed metal products. Comparable product portfolio and processing capabilities, though operating at broader US scale than Cascadia.
• Alro Steel: US metals service center distributing steel, aluminum, plastics, and industrial supplies with value-added processing. Overlaps with Cascadia on Western US accounts in manufacturing and construction.
• Worthington Steel: Major North American processed steel producer and service center with extensive processing capabilities. Competes with Cascadia in processed flat-rolled products across Western markets.

Regional players

• Coast Steel: Canadian-based steel service center operating primarily in Western Canada. Closely comparable geographic focus and product offering to Cascadia, competing for the same Western Canadian construction and manufacturing accounts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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