--- title: Boyd Metals - Blog description: Learn more about Boyd Metal's services, expertise, and tips for a better metal service industry experience. --- [![Boyd Metals Logo](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/basic-visual-assets/logos-and-watermarks/Logo_Rev/Logo_Medium_White_2.png?width=152&name=Logo_Medium_White_2.png)](https://www.boydmetals.com/) - About Us - [Core Values](https://www.boydmetals.com/our-core-values/) - [Our Mission](https://www.boydmetals.com/our-mission/) - [Play Hard](https://www.boydmetals.com/play-hard/) - [Team](https://www.boydmetals.com/team) - [Blog](https://blog.boydmetals.com) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.boydmetals.com/privacy-policy) - [Watch Us Grow](https://www.boydmetals.com/watch-us-grow/) - Products - [Stainless Steel](https://www.boydmetals.com/stainless-steel) - [Aluminum](https://www.boydmetals.com/aluminum/) - [Carbon Steel](https://www.boydmetals.com/carbon-steel) - [PVF](https://www.boydmetals.com/pvf) - [Red Metal](https://www.boydmetals.com/products/red-metal) - [Industrial Products](https://www.boydmetals.com/products/industrial-products) - Processing - [Sawing](https://www.boydmetals.com/processing-fabrication/sawing/) - [Shearing](https://www.boydmetals.com/processing-fabrication/shearing/) - [Plasma Plate Cutting](https://www.boydmetals.com/processing-fabrication/plasma-plate-cutting/) - [Oxy-Fuel Plate Cutting](https://www.boydmetals.com/processing-fabrication/oxy-fuel-plate-cutting/) - [HiDef Plasma](https://www.boydmetals.com/processing-fabrication/hidef-plasma/) - [2D and 3D Laser Cutting Capabilities](https://www.boydmetals.com/2d-3d-laser-cutting-capabilities/) - [Press Brake](https://www.boydmetals.com/processing-fabrication/press-brake/) - [Plant Tour](https://www.boydmetals.com/plant-tour/) - [Resources](https://www.boydmetals.com/resource-center/) - [Finding The Right Metals Service Center](https://www.boydmetals.com/finding-the-right-metals-service-center/) - [A Guide To Pipe Sizes](https://info.boydmetals.com/guide-to-pipe-sizes-download) - [Decimal to Fraction Conversion Chart](https://info.boydmetals.com/decimal-to-fraction-conversion-chart-download) - [Digital Stock and Reference Guide](https://info.boydmetals.com/download-the-boyd-metals-pdf-stock-and-reference-guide) - [12 Facts About Steel](https://info.boydmetals.com/12-facts-about-steel-download) - [Product Management Checklist](https://info.boydmetals.com/project-management-checklist) - [Careers](https://www.boydmetals.com/careers/available-positions/) - Get a Quote - [Request a Quote](https://www.boydmetals.com/get-a-quote/) - [Contact Us](https://www.boydmetals.com/contact-us) ### I’d like to learn more about Campaign Creators! ![Logo_Small_White](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo_Small_White.png?width=365&height=422&name=Logo_Small_White.png) # The Boyd Blog ## Featured Blog [![](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/20250617-boyd-feature-2.png)](https://blog.boydmetals.com/finding-comparable-metal-products) [Boyd Metals Products and Services](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-products-and-services) ## [Finding Comparable Metal Products: A Practical Guide to Steel, Aluminum, and Tube Substitutions](https://blog.boydmetals.com/finding-comparable-metal-products) July 25, 2026 [Read More](https://blog.boydmetals.com/finding-comparable-metal-products) ### Topics - [Advice for Managers and Estimators (26)](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/advice-for-managers-and-estimators) - [Boyd Metals Company News and Culture (29)](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-company-news-and-culture) - [Boyd Metals Products and Services (27)](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-products-and-services) - [Delivery (4)](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/delivery) - [Employee Morale (8)](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/employee-morale) ![Finding Comparable Metal Products: A Practical Guide to Steel, Aluminum, and Tube Substitutions](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/20250617-boyd-feature-2.png) ## [Finding Comparable Metal Products: A Practical Guide to Steel, Aluminum, and Tube Substitutions](https://blog.boydmetals.com/finding-comparable-metal-products) Material substitutions happen on almost every large project. A specific grade is on backorder. The budget shifts. An engineer... *( Read More )* Tags: [Boyd Metals Products and Services](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-products-and-services) ![2D and 3D Laser Cutting: A Practical Guide to Boyd's Capabilities](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/20260316-boyd-everything-you-need-to-know-about-oxy-fuel-plate-cutting-cover%20(1).png) ## [2D and 3D Laser Cutting: A Practical Guide to Boyd's Capabilities](https://blog.boydmetals.com/2d-and-3d-laser-cutting-a-practical-guide-to-boyd-capabilities) [Laser cutting](https://boydmetals.com/2d-3d-laser-cutting-capabilities/) technology has changed what's possible in custom metal fabrication—but only if you're working with equipment... *( Read More )* Tags: [Boyd Metals Products and Services](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-products-and-services) ![Aluminum: A Practical Guide for Industrial Buyers and Engineers](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/20260216-boyd-aluminum-a-practical-guide-for-industrial-buyers-and-engineers.png) ## [Aluminum: A Practical Guide for Industrial Buyers and Engineers](https://blog.boydmetals.com/aluminum-a-practical-guide-for-industrial-buyers-and-engineers) Aluminum is the most widely used nonferrous metal in the world. Its production and application exceed all other metals except... *( Read More )* Tags: [Metal Industry and Product Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/metal-industry-and-product-knowledge) ![Press Brake Forming: What It Is, How It Works, and When to Use It](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/2026%20blogs/20260118-boyd-everything-you-need-to-know-about-press-brakes.png) ## [Press Brake Forming: What It Is, How It Works, and When to Use It](https://blog.boydmetals.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-press-brakes) The press brake has been a cornerstone of metal fabrication for well over a century. The first brake was patented in 1882 — a... *( Read More )* Tags: [Metal Industry and Product Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/metal-industry-and-product-knowledge) ![Project Management: Multi-Gen Teams in Steel Industry](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/20250603-boyd-feature-1.png) ## [Project Management: Multi-Gen Teams in Steel Industry](https://blog.boydmetals.com/investing-in-the-future-of-the-metals-industry) Your project just hit another snag. The new hire didn't follow the established process, your experienced crew member is... *( Read More )* Tags: [Industry Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/industry-knowledge), [Advice for Managers and Estimators](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/advice-for-managers-and-estimators), [Boyd Metals Company News and Culture](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-company-news-and-culture) ![Steel Plate Grades Explained: Understanding Strength Ratings for Industrial Applications](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/20250603-boyd-feature-2.png) ## [Steel Plate Grades Explained: Understanding Strength Ratings for Industrial Applications](https://blog.boydmetals.com/steel-plate-grades-explained) Understanding steel plate grades in the metal fabrication industry is essential for effective project planning, accurate... *( Read More )* Tags: [Metal Industry and Product Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/metal-industry-and-product-knowledge) ![Bar Grating Standards: A Guide for Industrial Applications \[Industry Standard Links Included\]](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/20250501-boyd-feature-1.png) ## [Bar Grating Standards: A Guide for Industrial Applications \[Industry Standard Links Included\]](https://blog.boydmetals.com/bar-grating-standards-a-guide-for-industrial-applications-industry-standard-links-included) To provide a valuable reference for our industry, we explore the essential standards, specifications, and considerations for... *( Read More )* Tags: [Metal Industry and Product Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/metal-industry-and-product-knowledge) ![The Power Of Supporting Your People](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/20250121-boyd-repub-blog-the-power-of-supporting-your-people-feature.png) ## [The Power Of Supporting Your People](https://blog.boydmetals.com/the-power-of-supporting-your-people) Here's a challenging truth about business leadership: We live in a recognition-deprived [workplace culture.](https://blog.boydmetals.com/the-boyd-difference-defining-company-culture) According to a study... *( Read More )* Tags: [Advice for Managers and Estimators](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/advice-for-managers-and-estimators) ![The Boyd Difference: Success Begins With Workplace Culture](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/20241211-boyd-the-boyd-differenc%20(1).png) ## [The Boyd Difference: Success Begins With Workplace Culture](https://blog.boydmetals.com/the-boyd-difference-defining-company-culture) Your project deadlines, budgets, and quality standards depend heavily on your suppliers. When suppliers fall short, you face... *( Read More )* Tags: [Boyd Metals Company News and Culture](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-company-news-and-culture) ![Complete Guide to Sheet Metal Cutting & Processing Services](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/20211121-boyd-blog-complete-guid.png) ## [Complete Guide to Sheet Metal Cutting & Processing Services](https://blog.boydmetals.com/complete-guide-to-sheet-metal-cutting-processing-services) As a [project manager](https://info.boydmetals.com/project-management-checklist), you know that meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards often comes down to having the right... *( Read More )* Tags: [Boyd Metals Products and Services](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-products-and-services) ![How Plasma Cutting Benefits Fabrication Projects](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/20241030-boyd-blog-how-plasma-cutting-benefits-fabrication-projects.png) ## [How Plasma Cutting Benefits Fabrication Projects](https://blog.boydmetals.com/how-plasma-cutting-benefits-fabrication-projects) Recent advances in [plasma cutting technology](https://www.boydmetals.com/processing-fabrication/plasma-plate-cutting/) are transforming sheet metal fabrication and steel sheet metal processing. As a... *( Read More )* Tags: [Plasma Cutting](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/plasma-cutting), [Boyd Metals Products and Services](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-products-and-services) ![Boyd Metals: Your Major Midwest Stainless Steel Material Retailer](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/2024/Boyd%20Metals%20-%20Your%20Major%20Midwest%20Stainless%20Steel%20Material%20Retailer/20231214-boyd-blog-your-major-midwest-stainless-steel-material-retailer_feature.png) ## [Boyd Metals: Your Major Midwest Stainless Steel Material Retailer](https://blog.boydmetals.com/boyd-metals-your-major-midwest-stainless-steel-material-retailer) Steel fabrication and manufacturing demand a reliable stainless steel supplier. Across the Midwest, [Boyd Metals](https://www.boydmetals.com/) stands as the... *( Read More )* Tags: [Boyd Metals Products and Services](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-products-and-services) ![3 Keys for Successful Project Management](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/2022%20Blogs/20220615-boyd-blog-3-keys-for-successful-project-management_social-promo.png) ## [3 Keys for Successful Project Management](https://blog.boydmetals.com/3-key-ways-for-successful-project-management) When planning your engineering project, it's easy to miss a step, get behind, or forget which vendor you have contacted.... *( Read More )* Tags: [Metal Industry and Product Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/metal-industry-and-product-knowledge) ![The Boyd Metals Difference: Committed to Timely Delivery and Customer Satisfaction](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/2024/The%20Boyd%20Metals%20Difference%20Committed%20to%20Timely%20Delivery%20and%20Customer%20Satisfaction/20240601-boyd-blog-the-boyd-metals-difference-feature.png) ## [The Boyd Metals Difference: Committed to Timely Delivery and Customer Satisfaction](https://blog.boydmetals.com/deliver-what-they-need-when-they-need-it) As a leading metal service center, our commitment to [continuous improvement](https://blog.boydmetals.com/continuous-improvement-in-the-metals-industry), quality, and competitive pricing has only grown... *( Read More )* Tags: [The Boyd Difference](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/the-boyd-difference), [Boyd Metals Products and Services](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-products-and-services) ![The Custom Metal Weight Calculator](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/20240514-boyd-blog-the-custom-metal-weight-calculator-weight-calculator_feature.png) ## [The Custom Metal Weight Calculator](https://blog.boydmetals.com/the-custom-metal-weight-calculator) If you're in the metal fabrication business, you know that precise planning is key to a successful project. But let's be real:... *( Read More )* Tags: [Boyd Metals Products and Services](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-products-and-services) ![Navigating Stainless Steel Material: Unpolished and Polished Finishes](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/20240412-boyd-blog-stainless-steel-finishes-visual-guide_feature.png) ## [Navigating Stainless Steel Material: Unpolished and Polished Finishes](https://blog.boydmetals.com/navigating-stainless-steel-material) [Stainless steel](https://www.boydmetals.com/products/stainless-steel/) is a versatile and widely used material in various industries, renowned for its durability, corrosion resistance,... *( Read More )* Tags: [Metal Industry and Product Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/metal-industry-and-product-knowledge) ![Everything You Need to Know About Material Handling at a Metal Service Center](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/2024/Everything%20to%20Know%20About%20Material%20Handling%20at%20a%20Metal%20Service%20Center/20240314-boyd-blog-everything-you-need-to-know-about-material-handling-feature.png) ## [Everything You Need to Know About Material Handling at a Metal Service Center](https://blog.boydmetals.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-material-handling-at-a-metal-service-center) As a seasoned metal service center, we at Boyd Metals get the complexities of material handling for [industrial projects](https://www.boydmetals.com/products/industrial-products/).... *( Read More )* Tags: [Boyd Metals Products and Services](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-products-and-services) ![Strength in the Steel Industry: Choosing the Right I-Beam for Your Project](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/2024/Strength%20in%20the%20Steel%20Industry%20-%20Choosing%20the%20Right%20I-Beam%20for%20Your%20Project/20240218-boyd-blog-strength-in-the-steel-industry.png) ## [Strength in the Steel Industry: Choosing the Right I-Beam for Your Project](https://blog.boydmetals.com/strength-in-the-steel-industry-choosing-the-right-i-beam-for-your-project) In the manufacturing industry, selecting the right I-beam is vital for maintaining the structural integrity and efficiency of any... *( Read More )* Tags: [Metal Industry and Product Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/metal-industry-and-product-knowledge) ![Metal Company Insider: Demystifying Graded Plate Types](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/2024/Metal%20Company%20Insider%20-%20Demystifying%20Graded%20Plate%20Types/20240115-boyd-blog-metal-company-insider_feature.png) ## [Metal Company Insider: Demystifying Graded Plate Types](https://blog.boydmetals.com/metal-company-insider-demystifying-graded-plate-types) [Selecting the right metal plate for your project](https://blog.boydmetals.com/boyd-metals-find-the-metals-you-need) involves understanding various grades and finishes. Keep reading to learn the... *( Read More )* Tags: [Metal Industry and Product Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/metal-industry-and-product-knowledge) ![Expansion & Upgrades to Metal Service Centers in Joplin & Little Rock](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/2023%20Blogs/20231218-boyd-expansion-and-growth/20231214-boyd-blog-boyd-metals-expansion-feature.png) ## [Expansion & Upgrades to Metal Service Centers in Joplin & Little Rock](https://blog.boydmetals.com/expansion-and-growth-upgrading-our-metal-service-centers-in-joplin-and-little-rock) Exciting news straight from [Boyd Metals](https://www.boydmetals.com/). Our recent expansions in Joplin and Little Rock are about to make your buying experience... *( Read More )* Tags: [Boyd Metals Products and Services](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-products-and-services), [Metal Industry and Product Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/metal-industry-and-product-knowledge) ![Red Metals: Copper, Brass & Bronze Grades, Properties, and Applications](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/20260611-boyd-red-metals-copper-brass-bronze-grades-properties-and-applications.png) ## [Red Metals: Copper, Brass & Bronze Grades, Properties, and Applications](https://blog.boydmetals.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-red-metals) If you've ever worked with copper wiring, brass fittings, or bronze bushings, you've already worked with red metals. Copper,... *( Read More )* Tags: [Industry Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/industry-knowledge), [Boyd Metals Products and Services](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-products-and-services), [Metal Industry and Product Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/metal-industry-and-product-knowledge) ![Nurturing Partnerships Through a Customer-Focused Workplace Culture](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/2023%20Blogs/20231012-nuturing-partnerships-through-a-customer-focused-workplace-culture-with-jessica-smith/20230811-boyd-blog-employee-spotlight-jessica-smith-01.png) ## [Nurturing Partnerships Through a Customer-Focused Workplace Culture](https://blog.boydmetals.com/nurturing-partnerships-through-a-customer-focused-workplace-culture-with-jessica-smith-territory-manager-at-boyd-metals) We take pride in doing a great job and exceeding customer expectations while staying true to our core values, a philosophy that... *( Read More )* Tags: [Boyd Metals Company News and Culture](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-company-news-and-culture) ![Everything You Need to Know About: Steel](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/20260716-boyd-everything-you-need-to-know-about-steel_copy.png) ## [Everything You Need to Know About: Steel](https://blog.boydmetals.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-steel) Steel is one of the most widely used materials on earth and for good reason. It shows up in construction beams, farm equipment,... *( Read More )* Tags: [Metal Industry and Product Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/metal-industry-and-product-knowledge) ![Industrial Product Buyer Guide: Tips for Ordering from a Metal Company](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/20230822-boyd-blog-industrial-product-buyers-guide-feature.png) ## [Industrial Product Buyer Guide: Tips for Ordering from a Metal Company](https://blog.boydmetals.com/industrial-product-buyers-guide-tips-for-ordering-wire-mesh-expanded-metal-and-bar-grating-from-a-metal-company) Are you new to the metal service industry and feeling a bit overwhelmed by the intricacies of ordering industrial metal products?... *( Read More )* Tags: [Industry Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/industry-knowledge), [Advice for Managers and Estimators](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/advice-for-managers-and-estimators), [Boyd Metals Products and Services](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-products-and-services), ![Made in America: The Past, Present and Future of the Steel Industry](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/20220419-boyd-blog-past-present-future-refresh_feature%20(1).png) ## [Made in America: The Past, Present and Future of the Steel Industry](https://blog.boydmetals.com/the-past-present-and-future-of-the-american-steel-industry) The American steel industry has seen a lot over its illustrious history. From its rise following the Civil War, throughout its... *( Read More )* Tags: [Industry Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/industry-knowledge), [Metal Industry and Product Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/metal-industry-and-product-knowledge) ![Enhancing Work Performance and Projects with Expanded Metal](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/2023%20Blogs/20230713-advantages-of-expanded-metal-for-engineering-applications/20230612-boyd-blog-advantages-of-expanded-metal-for-engineering-applications_feature.png) ## [Enhancing Work Performance and Projects with Expanded Metal](https://blog.boydmetals.com/enhancing-work-performance-and-projects-with-expanded-metal) Engineers are always looking for materials to improve work performance and efficiency. One such material to consider for your... *( Read More )* Tags: [Industry Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/industry-knowledge), [Advice for Managers and Estimators](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/advice-for-managers-and-estimators), [Boyd Metals Products and Services](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-products-and-services), ![Metal Bending Services with the Boyd Metals Press Break](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/2023%20Blogs/20230131-metal-bending%20-services-with-the-boyd-metals-press-break/20230612-boyd-blog-metal-bending-services-with-boyd-metals-press-break.png) ## [Metal Bending Services with the Boyd Metals Press Break](https://blog.boydmetals.com/metal-bending-services-with-the-boyd-metals-press-break) [Press brakes](https://www.boydmetals.com/processing-fabrication/press-brake/) are a vital piece of metal-forming equipment that allows our team to deliver products ready for immediate use... *( Read More )* Tags: [Industry Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/industry-knowledge), [Advice for Managers and Estimators](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/advice-for-managers-and-estimators), [Boyd Metals Products and Services](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-products-and-services), ![What You Need to Know About Our Tube Laser Cutting Machine](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/2023%20Blogs/20230216-what-you-need-to-know-about-our-tube-laser-cutting-machine/20230216-boyd-blog-tube-laser-cutting-machine.png) ## [What You Need to Know About Our Tube Laser Cutting Machine](https://blog.boydmetals.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-our-tube-laser-cutting-machine) Boyd Metals is proud to offer our customers a wide range of cutting-edge technology. Our high-quality cutting equipment includes [...](https://www.boydmetals.com/processing-fabrication/plasma-plate-cutting/) *( Read More )* Tags: [Industry Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/industry-knowledge), [Advice for Managers and Estimators](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/advice-for-managers-and-estimators), [Boyd Metals Products and Services](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-products-and-services), ![Everything You Need to Know About: Metal Grating](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/2020%20Blogs/20200228-everything-you-need-to-know-metal-grating/EN_BringingPeopleTogether_Blog_2020_.jpg) ## [Everything You Need to Know About: Metal Grating](https://blog.boydmetals.com/a-greater-understanding-of-the-types-of-metal-grating) With a variety of different materials, classifications, and purposes, it can be difficult to determine which type of metal... *( Read More )* Tags: [Industry Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/industry-knowledge), [Advice for Managers and Estimators](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/advice-for-managers-and-estimators), [Metal Industry and Product Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/metal-industry-and-product-knowledge) ![Understanding the CRU Index and Steel Prices](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/20230119-boyd-blog-understanding-the-cru-index-and-steel-prices.png) ## [Understanding the CRU Index and Steel Prices](https://blog.boydmetals.com/understanding-the-cru-index-and-steel-prices) Have you ever wondered how steel prices are determined? If you've ever given it any serious thought, you'll soon realize how... *( Read More )* Tags: [Metal Industry and Product Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/metal-industry-and-product-knowledge) ![Becoming Part of the Boyd Metals Team with Hang Dinh](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/2022%20Blogs/20221220-becoming-part-of-the-boyd-metals-team-with-hang-dinh/20221101-boyd-becoming-part-of-boyd-with-hang-dinh-01.png) ## [Becoming Part of the Boyd Metals Team with Hang Dinh](https://blog.boydmetals.com/becoming-part-of-the-boyd-metals-team-with-hang-dinh) While our products and services focus on the steel industry, the people are the heart of Boyd Metals. The biggest reason for the... *( Read More )* Tags: [Boyd Metals Company News and Culture](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-company-news-and-culture) ![Equipping Our Team: It's Better to Succeed Together](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/2022%20Blogs/20221222-equipping-our%20Team-its-better-to-succeed-together/20221213-boyd-blog-equipping-our-team.png) ## [Equipping Our Team: It's Better to Succeed Together](https://blog.boydmetals.com/equipping-our-team-its-better-to-succeed-together) We believe in teamwork, achieving together, and having a [work-hard-play-hard](https://www.boydmetals.com/play-hard/) workplace culture. Why is it better to succeed as a... *( Read More )* Tags: [The Boyd Difference](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/the-boyd-difference), [Boyd Metals Products and Services](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-products-and-services), [Boyd Metals Company News and Culture](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-company-news-and-culture), ![Continuous Improvement in the Metals Industry](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/2022%20Blogs/20221222-continuous-improvement-in-the-metals-industry/20220823-boyd-blog-continuious-improvement-in-the-metals-industry.png) ## [Continuous Improvement in the Metals Industry](https://blog.boydmetals.com/continuous-improvement-in-the-metals-industry) At Boyd Metals, our mission is to provide our customers with the best overall service and value in the metals service center... *( Read More )* Tags: [The Boyd Difference](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/the-boyd-difference), [Boyd Metals Products and Services](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-products-and-services), [Metal Industry and Product Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/metal-industry-and-product-knowledge) ![The Boyd Metals Difference: The First Step in Safety](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/2022%20Blogs/20221222-the-first-step-in-safety-video-micro-blog/20221109-boyd-blog--video-microblog-safety.png) ## [The Boyd Metals Difference: The First Step in Safety](https://blog.boydmetals.com/the-boyd-metals-difference-the-first-step-in-safety) Safely is always our first step and number one priority. Ensuring we follow every precaution, protocol, rule, and regulation is... *( Read More )* Tags: [Workplace Safety](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/workplace-safety), [The Boyd Difference](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/the-boyd-difference), [Industry Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/industry-knowledge) ![Customer Impact with Boyd Metals Territory Manager, Daniel Nevils](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/2022%20Blogs/20221114-customer-impact-with-boyd-metals-territory-manager-daniel-nevils/20220810-boyd-blog-daniel-nevils-interview_feature-image.jpeg) ## [Customer Impact with Boyd Metals Territory Manager, Daniel Nevils](https://blog.boydmetals.com/customer-impact-with-boyd-metals-territory-manager) Throwing it back to the ’90s, when three guys believed the marketplace was ripe for a metals service center that conducted... *( Read More )* Tags: [Boyd Metals Company News and Culture](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-company-news-and-culture) ![Serving the Metals Industry: Our Commitment to You](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/2022%20Blogs/20221006-serving-the-metal-industry-our-commitment-to-you/20220406-boyd-blog-our-commitment-to-you.png) ## [Serving the Metals Industry: Our Commitment to You](https://blog.boydmetals.com/serving-the-metals-industry-our-commitment-to-you) At Boyd Metals, serving the metals and steel industry in the U.S. is not our job, it's a calling. From consultation to... *( Read More )* Tags: [Workplace Safety](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/workplace-safety), [The Boyd Difference](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/the-boyd-difference), [Delivery](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/delivery), ![Steel Market Update: Q3 2022 Outlook](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/2022%20Blogs/20220715-boyd-blog-state-of-indu.png) ## [Steel Market Update: Q3 2022 Outlook](https://blog.boydmetals.com/steel-market-update-q3-2022-outlook) While our team can be relied on for a weekly pricing trend report, we offer here an overview of the steel and metals industry in... *( Read More )* Tags: [Insider Tips](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/insider-tips), [Industry Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/industry-knowledge) ![Q1 2022 Steel Market Update](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/20220427-boyd-blog-steel-market-update-01%20(1).png) ## [Q1 2022 Steel Market Update](https://blog.boydmetals.com/steel-market-update) At Boyd Metals, we continuously evaluate the market and consider what is constantly changing in an ever-developing market. *( Read More )* Tags: [Metal Industry and Product Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/metal-industry-and-product-knowledge) ![The Real Work Life of Processing Manager Anthony Wolsey](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/2022%20Blogs/Employee%20Interview%20Anthony%20Wolsey/202204-boyd-blog-anthony-wolsey-interview_feature-image.png) ## [The Real Work Life of Processing Manager Anthony Wolsey](https://blog.boydmetals.com/day-in-the-life-of-anthony-wolsey-processing-manager) Here at [Boyd Metals](https://www.boydmetals.com/), we have many outstanding employees. 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We're always... *( Read More )* Tags: [The Boyd Difference](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/the-boyd-difference), [Employee Morale](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/employee-morale), [Boyd Metals Company News and Culture](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-company-news-and-culture) ![Laser Cutting Machine: One of our Many Metal Processing Services](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/20220203-boyd-blog-video-microbl.png) ## [Laser Cutting Machine: One of our Many Metal Processing Services](https://blog.boydmetals.com/laser-cutting-machine-and-metal-processing-services) We never stop updating our in-house metal processing services. Our metal service centers offer a large range of first-step metal... *( Read More )* Tags: [Plasma Cutting](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/plasma-cutting), [Boyd Metals Products and Services](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-products-and-services) ![Steel Market Update: Q3 2021 Outlook](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/20210701-boyd_steel-market-update.png) ## [Steel Market Update: Q3 2021 Outlook](https://blog.boydmetals.com/steel-market-update-q3-2021-outlook) In April, we outlined several market dynamics impacting availability and pricing for steel products. Little has changed in the... *( Read More )* Tags: [Metal Industry and Product Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/metal-industry-and-product-knowledge) ![Boyd Metals Facility Tour](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/20210601-boyd_facility-tour-feature.png) ## [Boyd Metals Facility Tour](https://blog.boydmetals.com/boyd-metals-facility-tour) Interested in getting a behind-the-scenes look at one of [our facilities](https://www.boydmetals.com/plant-tour/)? Check out our latest video to get an insider's view of... *( Read More )* Tags: [Boyd Metals Products and Services](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-products-and-services) ![Steel Market Update: Q2 2021 Outlook](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/2021%20Blogs/April%20-%20State%20of%20Steel/20210323-boyd-q1-state-of-the-industry.png) ## [Steel Market Update: Q2 2021 Outlook](https://blog.boydmetals.com/steel-market-update-q2-2021) As we write this, almost every industry in the country is feeling the effects of supply “constraints” – a tight squeeze on the... *( Read More )* ![A Modern Metals Feature: Boyd Metals Prepares for the Future](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/2021%20Blogs/February%20-%20Modern%20Metals%20Feature/202102-boyd-modern-metals-feature-blog-.png) ## [A Modern Metals Feature: Boyd Metals Prepares for the Future](https://blog.boydmetals.com/a-modern-metals-feature-boyd-metals-prepares-for-the-future) *"Before anything else, preparation is the key to success."*- Alexander Graham Bell While no one can predict the future, if history... *( Read More )* Tags: [Boyd Metals Company News and Culture](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-company-news-and-culture) ![Carbon Steel vs. Stainless Steel: How to Choose the Right Material](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/20260313-boyd-carbon-steel-stainless-steel-1.png) ## [Carbon Steel vs. Stainless Steel: How to Choose the Right Material](https://blog.boydmetals.com/supplier-faq-carbon-steel-vs-stainless-steel) The question comes up constantly—carbon steel or stainless steel? Both are iron-based alloys. Both are widely used across... *( Read More )* Tags: [Sourcing Materials](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/sourcing-materials), [Industry Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/industry-knowledge), [Metal Industry and Product Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/metal-industry-and-product-knowledge) ![State of Steel: 2021 Market Update](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/2020%20Blogs/20201120-state-of-steel-2021/BD_StateofSteel-2021MarketUpdate_Blog_Long_2020_.png) ## [State of Steel: 2021 Market Update](https://blog.boydmetals.com/state-of-steel-2021-market-update) 2020 has been a year like no other. As we write this, the coronavirus pandemic is affecting all areas of the economy and the ... *( Read More )* Tags: [Metal Industry and Product Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/metal-industry-and-product-knowledge) ![Metal Perspectives: An Interview With Justin Thomas](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/2020%20Blogs/20201028-justin-thomas/2020-bd-interview-with-justin-thomas-blog-.png) ## [Metal Perspectives: An Interview With Justin Thomas](https://blog.boydmetals.com/metal-perspectives-an-interview-with-justin-thomas) Ever wonder what drives Boyd Metals' continued success as a metal service center? Well, we recently caught up with one of Boyd... *( Read More )* Tags: [The Boyd Difference](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/the-boyd-difference), [Boyd Metals Company News and Culture](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/boyd-metals-company-news-and-culture) ![Industry in the Information Age: The Future of Metal Service Centers](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/20250603-boyd-feature-2-1.png) ## [Industry in the Information Age: The Future of Metal Service Centers](https://blog.boydmetals.com/industry-in-the-information-age-the-future-of-metal-service-centers) Upper management wants projects done faster and cheaper, the job site breathes down your neck about material delays, and you need... *( Read More )* Tags: [Metal Industry and Product Knowledge](https://blog.boydmetals.com/topic/metal-industry-and-product-knowledge) ![Stronger Than Steel: Boyd Metals' Company Traditions](https://blog.boydmetals.com/hubfs/blogs/2020%20Blogs/20200828-stronger-than-steel-company-traditions/BD_StrongerThanSteel-BoydMetals_CompanyTraditions_Blog_Long_2020_.png) ## [Stronger Than Steel: Boyd Metals' Company Traditions](https://blog.boydmetals.com/stronger-than-steel-boyd-metals-company-traditions) At Boyd Metals, we believe in the value of hard work. 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