Structural and decorative, aluminum trim for buildings provides a functional purpose and adds aesthetic flair to any project. While there are many applications for home trim accents, both indoors and outdoors, the most common use by far is as an exterior accent for single-family and multi-family structures. Door and window frames, porches, and roofs are […] Read more »

Architects and residential construction companies are always looking to choose materials and products that will meet or exceed the expectations of prospective home buyers. Some of the reasons that they will use a particular material is that it is strong, durable, and long-lasting. Other influences include industry trends, such as aesthetic appeal for designers or […] Read more »

There are many benefits associated with using extrusion solutions for the construction industry. However, the most significant advantages industry the cost benefits for choosing aluminum as a material and the structural integrity of the metal itself. The aesthetic appeal of traditional aluminum frames used in doors, windows, and construction of other accents and elements used […] Read more »

Many different industries rely on the benefits of custom extrusion design to streamline manufacturing and reduce the number of secondary operations that need to be performed. When you take the time to design a custom profile with the support of experienced aluminum fabrication shops like Silver City Aluminum, it is possible to increase the return […] Read more »

The more you know about a material and how it works, the easier it is to maximize its inherent qualities and abilities in a finished product. There are many advantages of using aluminum. Aluminum products are the material of choice for many industries, including transportation, aerospace, construction, marine, and the manufacture of consumer goods. Custom […] Read more »

As more car manufacturers turn to aluminum and move away from steel, the demand for custom aluminum extrusions has grown. Aluminum products are used in many industries where custom solutions and durability under extreme conditions is a priority. Extrusion solutions for automotive industry requirements, including the ability to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gases by […] Read more »

Due to our vast experience creating custom extrusion dies and industry solutions for our clients, Silver City Aluminum has earned a solid reputation for creating specialty aluminum extrusion design right here in Southeastern Massachusetts and throughout the industry. Our one stop shop fabrication facility does everything on-site, reducing our lead times considerably compared to our […] Read more »

While there are a great many products and tools available on the market that are used today to streamline the work done across the marine industry, businesses continue to bring forth innovations that can be used to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the board. Aluminum fabrication shops can help designers to bring their ideas to […] Read more »

Sustainability is more than just a buzzword that is used by environmentalists. Everyone from consumers to architects and product manufacturers to marketing firms is aware of the importance of using sustainable materials, reducing energy consumption, and lowering carbon emissions. Commercial construction and home renovations, product development and shipping – nearly every industry has felt the […] Read more »

Regardless of the industry that you are in, the chances are good that you have at least discussed increasing the sustainability of your product. Consumers are very interested in purchasing goods that are manufactured using sustainable materials and with sustainable methods. Having the ability to truthfully state that your products were responsibly designed and produced […] Read more »