Shanghai Metal Corporation

What Shanghai Metal Corporation does

Shanghai Metal Corporation (SMC, DBA SHANGHAIMETAL) is a Shanghai-headquartered, private metal products manufacturer, trader, and distributor and a wholly-owned operating company of Hong Kong-based conglomerate SMC GROUP LIMITED. The firm sells a broad catalog spanning carbon/stainless/galvanized steel, aluminum (foil, sheet, tube, bar, coil, profile), copper products, special alloys (Hastelloy, Inconel, Monel, nickel series), ISO-standard and specialty containers, gas cylinders (including hydrogen and CNG/LPG), metalworking machinery, mechanical components, and electrical systems; service offerings include EPC, manufacturing and processing, import/export trading, and warehouse logistics. Proprietary/process know-how is centered on metallurgical and fabrication techniques rather than software, including Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) titanium coating on stainless steel, tungsten carbide punching needles (±0.001mm, 3M+ stamping life), boron carbide (B4C) bulletproof plates, and copper-clad aluminum tubing with up to 45% cost-in-use advantage versus pure copper.

Name

Shanghai Metal Corporation

Legal name

Shanghai Metal Corporation

Website

https://shanghaimetal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Shanghai Metal Corporation is a private, Shanghai-headquartered manufacturer, trader, and exporter of steel, aluminum, copper, special alloys, containers, gas cylinders, and machinery — serving construction, energy, automotive, aerospace, and industrial buyers across more than 50 countries via a wholly-owned subsidiary of SMC GROUP LIMITED.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metal Manufacturing

NAICS

Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers (423510), All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299), All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332999), Primary Metal Manufacturing (331), Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3329), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323)

SIC

Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412), Metal Cans (3411), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), Sheet Metal Work (3444), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Steel Products Trading & Service Centers (Flat, Long, Pipe & Tube, Rebar) (IMAKAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Drums (Steel Drums) (IMALADAD), Metal Can Ends, Lids & Components (Ends, Rings, Tabs) (IMALADAJ)

Keywords

• Metal manufacturing
• Industrial metal products
• Steel and aluminum supply
• Engineering procurement construction
• Metal fabrication services

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal Products Manufacturing and Sales: Direct manufacturing and sales of metal products including steel, aluminum, copper, special alloys, containers, and machinery. Revenue generated through product sales with custom manufacturing capabilities.
2. Processing and Manufacturing Services: Metal processing services including cutting, bending, forming, and finishing. Also includes design and engineering services for custom solutions.
3. Import/Export Trading: International trading operations facilitating import and export of metal products and materials globally to more than 50 countries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Shanghai Metal Corporation manufactures, processes, and globally distributes industrial metal products across twelve core product categories including steel, aluminum, copper, stainless steel, galvanized/PPGI, special alloys, metal containers, metal machinery, gas cylinders and fire extinguishers, electrical and mechanical products, and building materials. The company also delivers four ancillary service lines — Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), manufacturing and processing, import/export, and warehouse logistics — to construction, infrastructure, industrial, aerospace, energy, and shipping customers in over 100 countries.

Product overview

Shanghai Metal Corporation (SMC) is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of metal products, building materials, shipping containers, and machinery. The company operates as a comprehensive industrial enterprise offering both products and services. The product portfolio is organized into major categories: Steel Products (carbon steel, stainless steel, galvanized steel), Aluminum Products (foil, sheets, tubes, bars, profiles), Copper Products, Containers (ISO standard, equipment, storage, refrigerated), Special Alloys (Hastelloy, Inconel, Monel series), Galvanized Steel and PPGI, Gas Cylinders, Metal Machinery, Mechanical Products, and Electrical Systems. Services include EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction), Manufacturing & Processing, Import/Export, Trading, and Warehouse Logistics. The company also offers specialized products like PVD titanium-coated stainless steel, silver magnesium alloys, carbide punching needles, and boron carbide bulletproof plates. SMC serves diverse industries including construction, aerospace, automotive, energy, shipping, and industrial manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steel Products Steel-based industrial metal products including structural, sheet, plate, bar, and pipe forms supplied to construction, infrastructure, and industrial manufacturing buyers.
• Aluminum Products Aluminum tubes, pipes, sheets, plates, bars, and profiles supplied for industrial fabrication, construction, and transportation applications.
• Copper Products Copper and copper-alloy products supplied for electrical, plumbing, and industrial applications.
• Metal Containers Fabricated metal containers and enclosures for storage, shipping, and industrial packaging use.
• Metal Machinery Industrial metal machinery and equipment for processing, fabrication, and manufacturing operations.
• Gas Cylinders and Fire Extinguishers Manufactured gas cylinders and fire extinguisher units for industrial, commercial, and safety applications.
• Special Alloys Specialty alloy products including silver-magnesium alloy plate and other engineered alloy forms supplied for advanced industrial and aerospace uses.
• Galvanized Steel and PPGI Galvanized steel and pre-painted galvanized iron (PPGI) coils and sheets for construction and roofing applications.
• Stainless Steel Products Stainless steel sheets, plates, tubes, and finished products including PVD titanium-coated stainless steel for architectural and industrial buyers.
• Electrical Systems Metal-based electrical system components and enclosures supplied for power, energy, and infrastructure projects.
• Mechanical Products Mechanical metal components including carbide punching needles used in industrial tooling and stamping.
• Building Materials Metal building materials and construction inputs supplied to construction and infrastructure projects.
• Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Services Turnkey EPC project services covering engineering design, procurement of metal materials, and construction execution for industrial and infrastructure clients.
• Manufacturing and Processing Services Custom metal manufacturing, cutting, forming, and processing services performed to buyer specifications.
• Import and Export Services International import/export logistics and trade facilitation for metal products moving across borders.
• Warehouse Logistics Services Warehousing, inventory holding, and logistics services supporting bulk metal product distribution, with stated inventory capacity of over 10 million tons.
• PVD Titanium Coated Stainless Steel Specialty coated stainless steel product using physical vapor deposition (PVD) titanium coating for premium architectural and decorative finishes.
• Silver Magnesium Alloy Plate Specialty silver-magnesium alloy plate product for advanced industrial applications.
• Carbide Punching Needle Hardmetal tungsten carbide punching needle supplied as a wear-resistant tooling component for stamping and forming operations.
• Boron Carbide Bulletproof Plate Boron carbide ceramic ballistic plate for defense and security armor applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45% cost savings with Copper Clad Aluminum Tube compared to pure copper tubes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Baowu Steel Group (中国宝武)coreOthersMajor Chinese state-owned steel enterprise appearing as a partner/customer on Shanghai Metal Corporation's website, indicating a business relationship for steel products supply.
• China Railway Construction Corporation (中国铁建)coreOthersLarge state-owned construction engineering company appearing as a partner on Shanghai Metal Corporation's website, indicating steel and metal products supply relationship.
• China State Construction Engineering Corporation (中国建筑)coreOthersMajor Chinese construction company appearing as a partner/customer, indicating metal materials supply for construction projects.
• Power Construction Corporation of China (中国电建)majorOthersState-owned power and energy construction company as partner/customer for metal products in energy infrastructure.
• Baosteel (宝钢)coreOthersMajor Chinese steel producer and partner for steel supply and materials sourcing.
• CumminsminorOthersGlobal power solutions provider appearing as equipment partner for engines and power systems.
• LiebherrminorOthersGerman construction equipment manufacturer appearing as partner for machinery and equipment.
• SanyminorOthersChinese heavy equipment manufacturer appearing as partner for construction machinery.
• HyundaiminorOthersKorean industrial equipment provider appearing as equipment partner.
• John DeereminorOthersAmerican agricultural and construction equipment company appearing as equipment partner.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Tata Steel: Vertically integrated global steel producer with activities spanning manufacturing, processing, and downstream services across multiple geographies. Comparable given the broad steel and special alloy portfolio overlap with SMC's offering.
• Thyssenkrupp Steel: Major European steel producer and processor offering flat carbon steel, stainless, and electrical steel with downstream processing. Larger incumbent with overlapping coverage in carbon steel, stainless, and processed metal products that compete with SMC in some export markets.
• ArcelorMittal: World's largest steel producer with operations in more than 60 countries and a broad portfolio of flat and long products. Sets global benchmark pricing that directly affects competitive positioning of metal traders like Shanghai Metal Corporation.
• Baosteel Group: China's largest steel producer and a named customer/partnership of Shanghai Metal Corporation. Vertically integrated from iron ore through finished steel products, competing head-to-head in many of the same product categories and markets.

Direct peers

• Olympic Steel Inc. US metal service center distributing and processing carbon, stainless, and aluminum products with fabrication services. Comparable in business model and end-market exposure (construction, industrial, automotive) to Shanghai Metal Corporation.
• Ryerson Holding Corporation: Value-added metals distributor and processor serving industrial customers across North America and China with carbon, stainless, aluminum, and alloy products. Similar mid-market scale and processing-led business model to Shanghai Metal Corporation.
• Kloeckner & Co SE: Global metals and steel service center group distributing and processing flat and long products across Europe and the Americas. Directly comparable given the multi-country footprint, processing services, and broad metal portfolio overlapping Shanghai Metal Corporation's offering.
• Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. Largest metals service center operator in North America, combining metal distribution, processing, and fabrication across carbon steel, aluminum, stainless, and specialty alloys. Highly comparable to Shanghai Metal Corporation's integrated metals manufacturing, processing, and trading model.

Regional players

• China Hongqiao Group: Largest Chinese aluminum producer with global bauxite-alumina-aluminum smelting-product integration. Peer in aluminum products and global aluminum trading that competes for similar downstream OEM and construction customers.

Emerging players

• OnlineMetals (Ryerson brand): Online-first metals distributor selling cut-to-size aluminum, steel, and specialty grades through a digital catalog. Comparable model in terms of website-led B2B sales and inquiry-based pricing, but at smaller scale and focused on smaller buyers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/shanghai_metal
• Facebookfacebook.com/OfficialShanghaiMAC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shanghaimetal

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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