AA Metals, Inc.

What AA Metals, Inc. does

AA Metals, Inc. is a master distributor of aluminum and stainless steel products founded in 2003 by Dr. Jack Cheng, who launched the company from a Lexington, Kentucky home office with $600 in savings. The company has grown into one of North America's largest master distributors, reporting $1.2 billion in revenue, approximately 500 employees, 500+ customers worldwide, and 500 million pounds of aluminum and steel distributed annually from over 600,000 square feet of facilities. AA Metals is operationally diversified across Orlando, FL (headquarters and main US distribution), Williamsport, PA (Chance Aluminum, acquired 2021), Tekirdağ, Turkey (Teknik Alüminyum, acquired 2019), and Guarne, Colombia (AA Metals SAS, acquired 2018), with operation centers in China and Germany supporting global sourcing across Asia, South America, Europe, and the Middle East.

The company's core product portfolio includes aluminum common alloys (coil and sheet in 5052, 3105, 6061 and other alloys with multiple tempers), aluminum tread plate, stainless steel grades (304 series with 2B, BA, and #4 finishes), custom aluminum extrusions, and specialty items including can stock, painted aluminum, fiberglass screen, galvanized/galvalume, billet, aluminum foil, and tempered/laminated glass. The company combines global master distribution with vertically integrated manufacturing through three acquired assets: Chance Aluminum (domestic common alloy and foil production with a cutting-edge tension leveler line), Teknik Alüminyum (a fully integrated Turkish aluminum rolling mill with smelting, casting, cold rolling, annealing, and finishing), and AA Metals SAS Colombia (steel processing including slitting, cut-to-length, and roll forming). Supporting technology includes a cloud-based ERP system implemented post-2016 to drive operational excellence and a self-service customer portal at ecom.aametals.com.

AA Metals generates revenue through three streams: master distribution of aluminum and stainless steel products (primarily to metal service centers and metalworking businesses), value-added processing services (slitting, cutting to length, roll forming), and own-manufacturing operations through acquired facilities. Go-to-market is a hybrid model combining direct field sales for enterprise accounts, inside sales for mid-market customers, and a self-serve e-commerce portal for online ordering. Pricing is quote-based B2B with net 30 payment terms. The company serves customers across automotive, appliance, building and construction, transportation, and packaging industries, and holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and CTPAT certifications across its operations.

Name

AA Metals, Inc.

Legal name

AA Metals, Inc.

Website

https://aametals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AA Metals, Inc. is a North American master distributor of aluminum and stainless steel products serving 500+ customers in automotive, construction, transportation, appliance, and packaging industries from facilities in the US, Turkey, and Colombia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Distribution and Processing

NAICS

Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding (331318), Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing (33131)

SIC

Primary Production Of Aluminum (3334), Miscellaneous Primary Metal Products (3390)

akta.pro primary industry

Aluminum Trading, Marketing & Distribution (IMAKACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aluminum Extrusion (IMAKACAG), Aluminum Fabrication & Finishing (Machining, Anodizing, Coating) (IMAKACAI)

Keywords

• Aluminum master distribution
• Stainless steel products
• Metal processing services
• Aluminum coil sheet
• Custom metal extrusions

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Metal Distribution: Revenue from distribution of aluminum and stainless steel products including coils, sheets, tread plates, extrusions, and special order items. The company serves over 500 customers worldwide providing millions of pounds of metal annually.
2. Metal Processing Services: Processing and value-added services including slitting, cutting to length, and roll forming of steel pipes at Colombia facility
3. Manufacturing Operations: Revenue from own manufacturing facilities including Chance Aluminum in Pennsylvania (common alloy and foil production) and Teknik Alüminyum in Turkey (aluminum rolling mill)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AA Metals is a master distributor and manufacturer of aluminum and stainless steel products, supplying coil, sheet, tread plate, extrusions, specialty items, and processed metals to industrial customers worldwide. The company operates its own manufacturing and processing facilities in the U.S. (Chance Aluminum) and Turkey (Teknik Alüminyum), with additional processing in Colombia (AA Metals SAS), and supports customers through a self-service e-commerce portal complemented by direct field and inside sales.

Product overview

AA Metals, Inc. is a master distributor of aluminum and stainless steel products with a multi-product portfolio. The core product lines include Aluminum Common Alloys (coil and sheet), Aluminum Tread (tread plate), Stainless Steel Grades (304 stainless), Extrusions (custom profiles), and specialty items. The company also operates acquired manufacturing facilities including Chance Aluminum (domestic common alloy and foil production), Teknik Alüminyum in Turkey (integrated aluminum rolling mill producing coil, strip, and sheets), and AA Metals SAS in Colombia (steel processing and distribution). An eCommerce customer portal enables online ordering and account management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aluminum Common Alloys Aluminum coil and sheet products available in a wide variety of alloys (5052, 3105, 6061) with multiple tempers (H14, H32, O) and thicknesses ranging from .006" to .250", supplied to industrial manufacturers worldwide.
• Aluminum Tread Aluminum tread plate (also known as Diamondplate or Checkerplate) providing protection and traction in high-traffic areas, available in alloys 3003, 4017, and 6061 with H22 and T6 tempers.
• Stainless Steel Grades Stainless steel products including 304 grade with low-carbon options, available in 2B, BA, and #4 finishes, with thickness ranges from 7 to 28 gauge and widths of 36", 48", and 60".
• Extrusions Custom aluminum extrusion products including 6XXX series (6061, 6063, 6005) and 430 stainless, available in powder-coated, anodized, and mill surface finishes, with dies up to 12" and lengths up to 30'.
• Other Products Supplementary products including Aluminum Composite Panels, Can Stock, Fiberglass Screen, Galvanized/Galvalume, Billet, Aluminum Foil, and Glass.
• Special Order Items Customized specialty products including Aluminum Billet, Painted Aluminum, and Tempered & Laminated Glass, with available alloys in 5XXX, 3XXX, and 1XXX series.
• Common Alloy (Chance Aluminum) Domestic common alloy aluminum products from Chance Aluminum's Williamsport, PA facility (acquired 2021), alloys include 3003, 3004, 3105, 5052 with thickness 0.008"-0.080" and width 47.5"-50", featuring a cutting-edge tension leveler line.
• Foil (Chance Aluminum) Aluminum foil products from Chance Aluminum, alloys include 1100, 1235, 3003, 5052, 8011, 8079 with thickness 0.000285"-0.008".
• Coil & Strip (Teknik Alüminyum) Aluminum coil and strip from Teknik Alüminyum (acquired 2019), thickness 0.17mm-3.17mm, width 20mm-2,200mm, max coil weight 15,000 kg, alloys include 1050, 1070, 1100, 1200, 1235, 3003, 3105, 5005, 8011.
• Steel Products (AA Metals SAS Colombia) Steel products and processing services from the Colombia facility, including Cold Rolled Steel, Hot Rolled Steel, Galvanized, and Pipeline tubing (round, square, rectangular, and oval mechanical tubing), with slitting, cut-to-length, and roll forming capabilities.
• AA Metals Customer Portal Comprehensive web-based, self-service order and record management platform hosted at ecom.aametals.com, enabling registered customers to place orders, manage accounts, and access distribution services online.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500 million pounds of aluminum and steel distributed annually to 500+ customers worldwide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kaiser Aluminum Corporation: Publicly traded semi-fabricated specialty aluminum mill products producer. Comparable in rolled aluminum product lines and customer end-markets (automotive/aerospace, packaging, construction); differs in being primarily a mill manufacturer rather than a distributor.
• Ryerson Inc. Publicly traded industrial metals distributor and processor serving similar end-markets (automotive, industrial machinery, construction). Closely comparable GTM (field + inside sales, e-commerce portal) and product mix (aluminum, stainless, carbon steel).
• Olympic Steel Inc. Publicly traded US metals service center specializing in flat-rolled steel, aluminum, and stainless processing and distribution. Comparable in flat-rolled product focus, processing-services revenue model, and industrial end-customer mix.
• Samuel, Son & Co. Privately held North American metals distributor and processor with integrated service centers and processing capabilities. Closely comparable in scale, product breadth (aluminum, stainless, carbon steel), and downstream industry mix.
• Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. Largest North American metals service center chain (~$15B+ revenue), offering aluminum, stainless, and other metals distribution and first-stage processing. Directly comparable in business model — master distribution with value-added processing — though materially larger and publicly traded.
• Worthington Enterprises: Publicly traded metals processor and distributor (formerly Worthington Industries' steel processing segment). Comparable in flat-rolled processing capabilities and downstream industrial customer mix; more focused on steel processing than aluminum distribution.
• Kloeckner Metals: US arm of Klöckner & Co, one of the largest independent steel and metals distributors globally. Comparable in global sourcing/distribution model and digital-channel investment (e-commerce, EDI); overlap with AA Metals in aluminum, stainless, and flat-rolled products.
• O'Neal Steel: Privately held US metals service center chain offering carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless distribution plus first-stage processing. Closely comparable business model and end-market overlap (automotive, construction, manufacturing).

Broad incumbents

• Novelis Inc. World's largest producer of rolled aluminum and a global leader in aluminum recycling (owned by Hindalco). Broadly comparable as an aluminum rolling giant serving similar downstream customers; much larger and more integrated upstream.
• ThyssenKrupp Materials Services: One of Europe's largest materials distribution and service companies with significant North American presence. Comparable in global sourcing/distribution model and broad product portfolio; serves as a global incumbent comparable in scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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