What Ed Fagan does

Ed Fagan, operating today under the DBA EFINEA Metals within Inter-National Electronics Alloys LLC, is a US specialty metals distributor and processor founded in 1965 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. The company supplies controlled expansion alloys (Alloy 42, Alloy 46, Alloy 48, Alloy 52, Kovar/Invar/Super Invar 32-5), electronic-grade nickels (Nickel 200/201/233/205/270), refractory metals and alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Tantalum, Niobium, Rhenium and variants), soft magnetic alloys (EFINEA Alloy 50/79, Hiperco 50 series, Core Iron VIM VAR), and high-performance stainless steels (17-4PH, 15-5PH) in rod, bar, plate, strip, coil, sheet, and wire forms. Materials are sold to researchers, universities, and manufacturers across electronics, aerospace, medical device, electrical engineering, and defense/industrial verticals through a direct, quote-based B2B sales motion, supplemented by in-house precision fabrication (cutting, shearing, slitting, waterjet) and just-in-time delivery with 24-hour shipping on standard stock.

The technical core is metallurgical rather than digital: domain specialization in low thermal-expansion, high-temperature, and magnetic-property alloys, backed by ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certifications across four facilities in New Jersey and California with environmentally controlled inventory storage. The company was acquired by NEA (National Electronic Alloys / National Enterprise Association) and rebranded to EFINEA Metals under the parent entity, consolidating its position within a specialty metals portfolio.

Commercially, the business operates a one-off transaction model with no public pricing, no recurring software or subscription revenue, and no disclosed headcount or revenue figures beyond a stated employee range of 11-50. Pricing is determined per quote based on material, form, quantity, and specification. Customer concentration is diversified across multiple verticals rather than anchored on a single logo, though no specific named end customers are disclosed. The company maintains a technical content presence (Expert Education Forum, machining and annealing guides, blog) intended to support material-selection decisions for engineering and research buyers.

Name

Ed Fagan

Legal name

Inter-National Electronics Alloys LLC

Website

https://edfagan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ed Fagan (EFINEA Metals) is a US specialty metals distributor and processor supplying controlled expansion, refractory, soft magnetic, nickel, and stainless alloys, plus precision cutting and fabrication, to researchers, universities, and manufacturers in aerospace, electronics, defense, medical, and electrical engineering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Franklin Lakes

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Metal & Alloy Sales: Direct sale of specialty metals and alloys in various forms (rod, bar, plate, strip, coil, sheet) to researchers, universities, and manufacturers. Revenue generated through one-time purchase transactions with quote-based pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ed Fagan (operating as EFINEA Metals under Inter-National Electronics Alloys LLC) is a specialty metals distributor supplying controlled expansion alloys, electronic grade nickels, refractory metals and alloys, soft magnetic alloys, and high-performance stainless steels in rod, bar, plate, strip, coil, sheet, wire, and foil forms, together with precision cutting, shearing, slitting, and waterjet fabrication services for researchers, universities, and industrial manufacturers. Materials are sold via quote-based direct sales with mill certifications and traceability, and standard stock items ship within 24 hours from four ISO 9001:2015/AS9100D-certified facilities in New Jersey and California.

Product overview

EFINEA Metals is a specialty purpose metal and alloy supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of precision-engineered materials. The company operates as a single unified product offering (metal materials and fabrication services) rather than a software platform. The portfolio is organized into five main product categories: (1) Controlled Expansion Alloys including Alloy 42, Alloy 46, Alloy 48, Alloy 52, Kovar, Invar, and Super Invar 32-5 for applications requiring minimal thermal expansion; (2) Electronic Grade Nickels including Nickel 200, 201, 233, 205, and 270 for electronic components; (3) Refractory Metals and Alloys including Molybdenum, Molybdenum Lanthanum Oxide, Molybdenum TZM, Niobium, Rhenium, Tantalum, Tungsten, and Tungsten Alloys for high-temperature applications; (4) Soft Magnetic Alloys including EFINEA Alloy 50, EFINEA Alloy 79, Hiperco 50 series, and Core Iron (VIM VAR) for transformers, inductors, and magnetic shielding; and (5) High Performance Stainless Steel including 17-4PH and 15-5PH for aerospace and medical applications. Materials are available in various forms (rod, bar, plate, strip, coil, sheet, wire) and the company also provides custom fabrication services including precision cutting, shearing, slitting, and waterjet processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Controlled Expansion Alloys Family of specialty alloys (Alloy 42, Alloy 46, Alloy 48, Alloy 52, Kovar/ASTM F15, Invar 36, Super Invar 32-5, Free-Cut Invar 36) engineered for minimal thermal expansion and supplied in plate, sheet, round bar, rod, strip, coil, and wire-rod forms for glass-to-metal and ceramic-to-metal sealing, electronic packaging, and precision components in electronics and aerospace.
• Electronic Grade Nickels High-purity nickels (Nickel 200, 201, 233, 205, 270) supplied in round bar, rod, sheet, strip, and coil forms for electronic components that require corrosion resistance and electrical conductivity.
• Refractory Metals and Alloys Extreme heat-resistant metals and alloys — Molybdenum, Molybdenum Lanthanum Oxide, Molybdenum TZM, Niobium, Rhenium, Tantalum, Tungsten, and Tungsten Alloys — supplied in plate, round bar, rod, sheet, strip, coil, foil, threaded rod, nut, and precision-cut wire forms for high-temperature aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.
• Soft Magnetic Alloys Alloys optimized for magnetic performance (EFINEA Alloy 50, EFINEA Alloy 79, Hiperco 50/50A/50 HS, and VIM VAR Core Iron) supplied in round bar, square bar, wire rod, strip, coil, plate, and sheet forms for transformers, inductors, and magnetic shielding applications.
• High Performance Stainless Steel Alloys Premium precipitation-hardening stainless steels (17-4PH / Type 630 and 15-5PH / Vac Melt XM-12) supplied for aerospace structural parts and medical devices that require a combination of high strength and corrosion resistance.
• Custom Fabrication Services In-house precision cutting, shearing, slitting, and waterjet fabrication that converts stock materials (alloys and refractory metals) into customer-specified dimensions and forms, with mill certifications and traceability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Just-in-time delivery with 24-hour shipping for standard stock materials

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NEA (National Electronic Alloys)majorOthersNEA (National Electronic Alloys) acquired EdFagan, Inc., establishing the company now doing business as EFINEA Metals. This acquisition brought together complementary capabilities in the specialty metals industry.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• OnlineMetals: OnlineMetals is a digital-first specialty metals distributor offering cut-to-size metals and plastics with transparent online pricing and rapid fulfillment. Comparable to EFINEA on small-quantity metals distribution and cutting services, but with a fundamentally different transactional model that competes for the same R&D and prototyping customer segment.
• MetalTek International: MetalTek International is a specialty metal component manufacturer offering sand, investment, and centrifugal castings plus high-alloy fabrication for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Comparable to EFINEA on specialty alloy expertise and high-tech customer overlap, though focused on finished cast components rather than mill-form distribution.

Direct peers

• All Metals & Forge Group: All Metals & Forge Group is a US specialty metals distributor and processor offering nickel alloys, stainless steels, titanium, and tool steels with cutting and machining services. Directly comparable to EFINEA on specialty alloy inventory plus light fabrication and similar end-market exposure in aerospace and industrial.
• TW Metals: TW Metals is a specialty metals distributor focused on stainless steel, nickel alloys, titanium, and aluminum with extensive value-added processing. Highly comparable to EFINEA in serving aerospace, medical, and industrial OEMs with cut-to-order specialty alloys, though at meaningfully larger scale.
• Continental Steel & Tube: Continental Steel & Tube is a US-based specialty metals distributor offering a broad portfolio of nickel alloys, stainless steels, and exotic alloys with cut-to-size processing services. Directly comparable to EFINEA on business model (B2B distribution with light fabrication), customer base (manufacturers and OEMs), and product breadth across high-nickel and corrosion-resistant alloys.
• NeoNickel: NeoNickel is a global specialty metals distributor focused on nickel alloys, cobalt alloys, stainless steels, and titanium serving aerospace, oil & gas, and chemical processing customers. Comparable to EFINEA on high-nickel specialty alloy inventory model and value-added processing services.
• High Performance Alloys: High Performance Alloys is a US specialty alloys distributor stocking corrosion-resistant and high-temperature nickel, cobalt, and stainless alloys in bar, sheet, and plate forms. Directly comparable to EFINEA on niche specialty alloy focus, B2B distribution model, and target customer base in chemical processing, aerospace, and marine.

Broad incumbents

• Ryerson: Ryerson is a large North American metal distributor and processor offering carbon, stainless, aluminum, and nickel alloys with extensive processing services. Comparable to EFINEA on B2B metals distribution and processing, but at much greater scale and with a much broader catalog that competes on convenience rather than specialty depth.
• Special Metals: Special Metals is a leading global producer of high-performance nickel-cobalt based alloys (Inconel, Monel, Nimonic) used in aerospace, oil & gas, and chemical processing. Comparable to EFINEA on alloy chemistry overlap (especially Ni-Co-Fe families near Kovar), but Special Metals is a primary mill — it sits upstream of EFINEA and competes via direct mill supply rather than distribution.
• Carpenter Technology: Carpenter Technology is a US-based specialty alloys producer with deep capabilities in controlled expansion, soft magnetic, and PH stainless alloys that overlap heavily with EFINEA's product portfolio. Comparable on alloy family coverage and aerospace/medical customer overlap, but Carpenter is a primary mill rather than a distributor — it is both a competitor (for direct mill sales) and a likely supplier to EFINEA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Investors

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