Editorial BlogAugust 31, 2015

Michael Symintec (Marketing Director,

Symintec )

Choosing the Right Aluminium Supplier

August 31, 2015

You will only go for the best aluminium available out there, if you are one of the experienced players in a market that essentially relies on aluminium for structural, machining, or architectural purposes. This means you will always be on the lookout for the best aluminium supplier around. Just as no two snowflakes are similar, no two aluminium suppliers are equal even if they supply the same product. You require a supplier that will not only have the best deals but also the experience to back it up. Furthermore, if the delivery is not on time, you might as well close down your shop. Even If you are purchasing aluminum products for occupational or recreational projects, why should you settle for less than the best when you are willing to spend money on your stock? Below is a cheat sheet to help you find the best aluminium supplier, no matter which part of the world you belong to.

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I will buy from these suppliers because they sell cheap

Wrong! Ignore any suppliers who offer products that are dirt cheap or close. Here is why! Typically, you will be paying these charges while buying aluminium:

1.Ingot2.Processing3.Packaging4.Shipping/Transportation

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Keep in mind that aluminium will have similar cost and that the charges above are logical and completely transparent. This means a supplier who is offering you a product at a cost that is significantly lower than the market price is not giving you authentic product. Either through reduction in weight per meter or use of recycled material without purity warranty, you are being taken advantage of. You also need to keep in mind the type of aluminium products that you are in the market for. If you are just looking to buy aluminium coils, a too-steep price might not be such bad news. However, if you require foil and plates along with the coils, a supplier that is offering a wide range of products at steep prices will no suit you. Similarly, if you are bulk buyer, then prices that are too high would be unsuitable compared to a buyer who does not need many coils.

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I am going to buy from this supplier because they only sell aluminium products

No, you are not! Some aluminium suppliers are in the business by just stocking aluminium products. They do not manufacture these products. The problem is, they are only in the business to get the products off their shelves. It is likely that the tele-sales person or online chat support providers do not have inkling about what they are supposed to be selling. They will have no knowledge about the best price-quality ratio or even the best product for a particular use. Their “expert” recommendations may only end up causing you a lot of trouble when you have to pay for renovations later! Pick a supplier who possesses in-depth knowledge of aluminium itself. Pure aluminium is a soft metal that can be damaged or scratched if stored or shipped with metals as hard as steel etc.

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I will choose this supplier because they are new on the scene

Wrong approach! You should choose a supplier that specializes in the production of industrial aluminium and has been in the business for 5 years or more. Even better, select suppliers who themselves are also aluminium users! A wealth of experience, practiced handling, good understanding of the quality, and the expertise to suggest a better choice of product, depending on its use are just some of the benefits that you can expect from them. Moreover, they may also be able to recommend products, according to what you need, balancing it with the cost affordable to you.

(Michael is the Marketing Director at Symintec. Symintec Industrial (www.symintec.com) is a manufacturer and supplier of aluminium goods in Chinese market.)

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