It has been said before and we’ll say it again - choose your vendors wisely.
Working with a metal supplier you trust and can rely on is key to the success of your project. Calls come in often from estimators and project managers who are trying to find the absolute cheapest price on a product. While we are happy to help, we also feel strongly that searching for “cheapest seamless pipe supplier” isn’t going to give what you really need.
Based on our experience, it is better to search for “metal supply near me” when you are looking for the perfect vendor. We recommend you keep three key principles in mind as you make your decision:
You just found out three beams were damaged on your job site. If you don’t get new ones by Wednesday, this job isn’t going to get done on time. Some questions worth asking as you ‘interview’ potential distributors could be:
If you frequently purchase your materials from national or global suppliers, the answer to the majority of these questions is almost certainly “no” - not what you need to hear.
Many metal service centers offer their services across the entire nation - some even internationally. Here are some things to ask and consider when you pick your vendor:
Supply centers that deliver to Missouri from their facility in Texas are unlikely to have the flexibility needed to handle requests on short notice.
As you choose your distributor, consider the benefit of working with a staff that is familiar with and loyal to the businesses in your region. Local businesses tend to take good care of their friends, neighbors, and family. Developing a mutually beneficial business relationship with a metal supplier near you could be the key to your project’s success.
We are confident that benefits of choosing a local distributor can make a powerful difference for your business. Choosing a new supplier isn’t a process you want to go through often. Consider location as you look for a supplier who will deliver what you need when you need it.
Calling through a long list of suppliers every time you have an order is not ideal nor productive. Build a great business relationship with a local supplier you can depend on. Having a reliable, local distributor will make a dramatic impact on your bottom line over time.
At Boyd Metals, we'd love to be the local metal distributor at the top of your short list. With local management of each facility, our General Managers have the decision-making power to stock what you need and respond to our loyal customers' special requests. Delivery service is free and available next day to most of our service area. What's more, we don't require weight minimums for this service!
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