Alcobra Metals

What Alcobra Metals does

Alcobra Metals, Inc. is a privately held specialty metals distributor and processor headquartered in Spokane, Washington, founded in 1990 and operating across four facilities within the same metro (Buildings A, B, C, and the Rowan Avenue processing site). The company sells ferrous and non-ferrous metals — including alloy steel, aluminum, brass, bronze, carbon steel, copper, lead, plastics, stainless steel, titanium, and tool/knife steel — in standard catalog forms (bar, rod, sheet, plate, tube, angle, channel) alongside specialty products such as Picatinny rail extrusions, telescoping tubing, Q20 T-slot systems, sanitary stainless tubing (3A / ASTM A270/S2 certified), chainsaw scabbards, and consumer 'Man Cave Goodies' decor.

Its processing stack includes CNC laser cutting (Mitsubishi 3015 GX-F60 and Amada FO 3015 M2 NT fiber lasers), high-pressure waterjet cutting (Flow Mach 500 and Wardjet X-2040 with 5-axis capability), high-definition plasma cutting (Hypertherm HPR260XD), CNC machining (Haas ST-30 lathe, VF5 and TM-3 mills, DC-4/40 drill center), custom aluminum extrusions, production saw cutting, shearing, and SLA/FDM 3D printing (Formlabs, Markforged, Sindoh).

The business model combines unit-priced catalog e-commerce (no minimum orders, 24-hour UPS shipping on orders placed before 3 PM PST, free in-store pickup within 150 miles) with quote-based processing services for custom cuts, extrusions, and machining, plus a small branded consumer product line. Customer segments are horizontal: industrial manufacturers and fabricators (primary), DIY/hobbyist buyers (primary), product manufacturers needing custom extrusions, artists/craftsmen, and food/beverage processors requiring sanitary stainless tubing. Marketing relies on the company's own e-commerce site, phone-based sales, and an extensive technical resource library (temper guides, hardness tables, pipe and tubing charts); no paid advertising or social-media-driven demand generation is evident.

Name

Alcobra Metals

Legal name

Alcobra Metals, Inc.

Website

https://alcobrametals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alcobra Metals is a privately held Spokane-based distributor and processor of ferrous and non-ferrous specialty metals, selling catalog products and offering in-house laser, waterjet, plasma, CNC, and custom extrusion services to industrial manufacturers, hobbyists, and food/beverage buyers nationwide via e-commerce and UPS shipping.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Metals Distribution

NAICS

Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding (331318)

SIC

Miscellaneous Primary Metal Products (3390), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Specialty metals distribution
• Metal processing services
• Laser cutting services
• Waterjet cutting services
• Custom aluminum extrusions

Headquarters

HQ city

Spokane

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal Products Sales: Direct sales of specialty metals including aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, titanium, bronze, brass, copper, chrome moly, lead, and plastics in various forms (bar, rod, sheet, plate, tube). Products include standard catalog items and custom extrusions such as Picatinny rails, telescoping tubes, and specialty profiles. One-time transaction-based sales with no minimum order requirements.
2. Metal Processing Services: Value-added processing services including laser cutting, waterjet cutting, plasma cutting, CNC machining, production saw cutting, shearing, aluminum plate sawing, and custom extrusions. Services are quoted per project based on material, complexity, and volume. Professional services revenue with per-job pricing.
3. Consumer/Artisanal Products: Sale of finished metal products for consumer markets including 'Man Cave Goodies' category featuring custom-cut metal decor, coat hangers, can holders, and other branded items. E-commerce retail model with individual product pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Alcobra Metals is a national distributor of specialty ferrous and non-ferrous metals, offering aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, titanium, brass, bronze, copper, lead, and plastics in standard stock forms. The company also operates a full-service metal processing operation providing laser cutting, waterjet cutting, plasma cutting, CNC machining, production saw cutting, shearing, custom aluminum extrusions, and 3D printing. It sells to industrial manufacturers, DIY/hobbyist customers, artists, and food/beverage processors with no minimum order requirements.

Product overview

Alcobra Metals operates as a national distributor of specialty metals offering a broad portfolio of ferrous and non-ferrous metal products combined with comprehensive metal processing services. The core product portfolio includes Alloy Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Carbon Steel, Copper, Lead, Plastics, Stainless Steel, Titanium, and Tool Steel in various forms (bars, rods, sheets, plates, tubes, angles). Specialty products include Telescopic Tubing, Picatinny Rails, Q20 T-Slot systems, Sanitary Stainless Tube, Patinas and Metallic Coatings, Chainsaw Scabbards, Kelly Tube inserts, Weld Tabs and Brackets, and Man Cave decorative items. Processing capabilities include Waterjet Cutting, Laser Cutting, Production Saw Cutting, Custom Aluminum Extrusions, High-Def Plasma Cutting, CNC Machining, Shearing/Aluminum Plate Sawing, and 3D Printing. The company ships via UPS with orders before 3 PM PST shipping within 24 hours, with no minimum order requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aluminum
• Stainless Steel Corrosion-resistant steel in various forms including all thread, angles, pipes, sheets, tubes, bars, and wire cloth mesh in grades 304 and 316.
• Carbon Steel
• Alloy Steel
• Brass
• Bronze
• Copper
• Lead
• Plastics
• Tool and Knife Steel
• Metric Round Bearing Bar
• Sanitary Stainless Tube
• Picatinny Rail
• Telescopic Tubing
• Q20 T-Slot Aluminum Track System
• Byte Tyte Chainsaw Scabbard
• Kelly Tube Stake Pocket Insert
• Weld Tabs and Brackets
• Man Cave Goodies
• Patinas and Metallic Coatings
• Laser Cutting
• Waterjet Cutting
• High-Def Plasma Cutting
• Production Saw Cutting
• CNC Machining
• Custom Aluminum Extrusions
• Shearing and Aluminum Plate Sawing
• 3D Printing

Quantifiable outcome

• Orders ship within 24 hours when placed before 3 PM PST via UPS
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Metal Supermarkets: Multi-location metal supplier franchise focused on small-quantity, no-minimum orders across ferrous and non-ferrous metals with in-store cutting services. Directly comparable on small-batch, customer-friendly distribution model.
• K&S Precision Metals: Specialty supplier of small-diameter brass, copper, aluminum, and steel tubes, strips, and sheets for hobbyists, model makers, and light fabrication. Direct peer on the DIY/hobbyist side of the customer base.
• Industrial Metal Supply Co. West Coast-based metal service center with multiple locations, offering same-day will-call and cut-to-size processing for aluminum, steel, stainless, and specialty alloys. Comparable regional metals distributor with integrated processing.
• Midwest Steel & Aluminum: Carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless plate distributor with processing services (cutting, shearing, forming). Comparable regional service-center model combining metal sales with value-added processing.
• Speedy Metals: Online metals catalog offering aluminum, steel, stainless, brass, and copper in standard shapes with cut-to-size options. Direct peer on e-commerce metal distribution with hobbyist and small-shop overlap.
• OnlineMetals: Online-first small-quantity metal retailer (aluminum, steel, brass, copper, plastics) with nationwide shipping. Closest direct peer to Alcobra given overlapping catalog, no-minimum order model, and e-commerce-led GTM.

Broad incumbents

• TW Metals: Global distributor of stainless, aluminum, titanium, and nickel alloy tubes, bars, and fittings with value-added processing. Larger incumbent with overlapping specialty metals, processing, and sanitary/aerospace-adjacent customer overlap.
• Ryerson: Public North American metal service center offering carbon, stainless, aluminum, and specialty metals with extensive processing and just-in-time delivery. Much larger incumbent serving overlapping industrial customer base.
• McMaster-Carr: Industry-defining industrial MRO supplier with a massive metals-and-everything-else catalog, next-day delivery, and dominant brand recognition. Massive scale incumbent that competes broadly with Alcobra's distribution and small-quantity value proposition.
• Earle M. Jorgensen Company: National metal distributor (carbon, alloy, stainless, aluminum) serving OEMs with bar, tube, and plate products plus processing. Established incumbent overlapping in industrial OEM and fabrication customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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