When it comes to purchasing or manufacturing commercial shelving as a viable storage solution in warehouses, food service storage and other supply stocking situations, aluminum might not be your first choice. However, compared to steel and other common materials used for storage and shelving, there are some pretty clear advantages when it comes to this […] Read more »

While there are many advantages of using aluminum for commercial, industrial, and consumer parts, products, goods, and components, there are things that you can do to further enhance the natural abilities of aluminum to make it even more strong, durable, and long-lasting. Aluminum is naturally resistant to corrosion, which makes it an idea choice for […] Read more »

In recent years, the aluminum extrusion industry has grown by leaps and bounds. Once considered a precious metal that cost consumers a hefty price due to the difficulty of obtaining it, aluminum is now one of the most cost-effective metals on the planet. It is lightweight, yet strong and durable. It is highly recyclable and […] Read more »

When it comes to manufacturing parts, whether for direct-to-consumer goods or business-to-business supplies, it pays to find cost-effective solutions that will provide your customers with quality products. Compared to other metals, aluminum is considered across many different industries as the best all-around metal for extrusion, due to its inherent qualities and advantages. Whether you use […] Read more »

Most business owners are aware that they can reduce labor by designing their own custom extrusion dies to create custom aluminum products. Custom designs help to reduce secondary operations, including cutting and sawing, punching and joining, stamping and welding, or drilling and tapping. However, to further customize your parts and products, Silver City Aluminum provides […] Read more »

Silver City Aluminum works with many different industries, but being located in Southeastern Massachusetts has given us a clear advantage when it comes to the marine industry. We help our clients take advantage of the benefits of aluminum products and use our knowledge of custom profile engineering to help prevent corrosion through design. When it […] Read more »

What better to complete you custom aluminum extrusion from Silver City Aluminum than to choose custom aluminum coating solutions to provide even more corrosion resistance? Choose from a wide range of options for powder-coating, painting, anodizing aluminum and other finishing selections in a variety of color and texture choices. Our goal is to provide each […] Read more »

Improved fuel economy has become one of the biggest goals of today’s auto makers. For the past 40 years, the use of extruded aluminum within the automotive industry has grown. The use of this very valuable metal has increased in recent years because it hits all of the hot buttons: it is environmentally friendly, it […] Read more »

It is awe-inspiring to consider all of the applications in today’s consumer goods that contain the use of aluminum and aluminum alloys. Modern techniques and custom extrusion design are responsible for many of the products that we use each and every day. Sustainable aluminum extrusions appeal to the increased awareness of our environment and the […] Read more »

Most people are not aware of the link between the advancement and production of aluminum alloys for industry and the advancement of the aerospace industry, including aircraft and rocket technology. Aluminum was used in the engine for the first biplane designed by Orville & Wilbur Wright, and it is still used today to create commercial […] Read more »