Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for High-Quality Metal Products
Christy Metals has been a trusted provider of premium metal products and services since 1964. With over 50 years of industry experience, our team specializes in delivering high-quality ferrous and non-ferrous metals to meet diverse industrial needs. As an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified distributor, we maintain rigorous quality control standards while prioritizing environmental responsibility. Our extensive inventory includes aluminum, brass, copper, nickel alloys, phosphor bronze, and stainless steel in various forms, including strip, sheet, coil, and bar. We serve industries ranging from aerospace and automotive to medical and electronics, offering nationwide shipping and custom stocking programs.Our commitment to innovation ensures reduced production times, fewer setups, and cost-efficient solutions tailored to client specifications. Through strategic sourcing and advanced processing capabilities, we provide value-added services such as traverse winding, slitting, cut-to-length operations, and specialty plating. Our conflict minerals policy demonstrates ethical sourcing practices, while our local truck fleets ensure timely delivery. Headquartered in Vernon Hills, Illinois, we combine technical expertise with personalized service to exceed customer expectations across diverse markets.
Services
Traverse Winding
Slitting Cut-To-Length
Specialty Plating
Custom Stocking Programs
Metal Distribution
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of specialized expertise in metal distribution and processing
- Our ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications ensure quality and environmental responsibility
- We provide nationwide shipping with custom stocking programs and local delivery
- Our extensive inventory includes 8+ metal types in multiple tempers and configurations
- We maintain ethical sourcing practices through our conflict minerals policy
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 14001:2015
Services
Traverse Winding
Our traverse winding capabilities handle wooden reels up to 1,000 lbs with precision welds maintaining gauge and width tolerances. Multiple slitting lines provide diverse gauge and width options, with customizable spacers and skids available. This service reduces production time through efficient coil management.
Slitting Cut-To-Length
We offer precision slitting and cut-to-length operations that simplify material handling while minimizing waste. Our equipment produces custom-sized sheets and strips with tight tolerances, accommodating various gauges and widths to meet specific manufacturing requirements across multiple industries.
Specialty Plating
Our plating services include 100% hot dip tinning, 60/40 solder coating, and electroplating in bright or matte finishes. With capabilities for commercial coat thicknesses and a broad range of gauges, we provide corrosion-resistant and conductive surface treatments for electronic and industrial applications.
Metal Distribution
We distribute 8+ metal types including brass alloys, copper, nickel alloys, phosphor bronze, and stainless steel. Available in strip, sheet, coil, and bar forms with multiple tempers and gauges, our inventory supports industries from medical to aerospace with certified, high-quality materials.
Custom Stocking Programs
Our custom stocking programs ensure material availability while optimizing logistics. With local truck fleets and year-round inventory, we provide just-in-time delivery solutions that reduce storage costs and maintain production schedules for clients across diverse manufacturing sectors.
Questions
What metal products does Christy Metals offer?
We provide brass alloys, copper, nickel alloys, phosphor bronze, and stainless steel in strip, sheet, coil, and bar forms with multiple tempers and gauges.
Are Christy Metals' products ISO certified?
Yes, we are ISO 9001:2015 certified for quality management and ISO 14001:2015 certified for environmental management systems.
What industries does Christy Metals serve?
We support aerospace, automotive, medical, electronics, construction, and manufacturing industries with specialized metal solutions.
Do you offer custom metal processing services?
Yes, we provide traverse winding, slitting, cut-to-length operations, and specialty plating to meet specific dimensional requirements.
What is Christy Metals' conflict minerals policy?
We prohibit sourcing materials containing conflict minerals that finance armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo and adjoining countries.
How can I request a quote?
Use our online quote request form or contact our Vernon Hills facility directly at 847-729-5744 for pricing information.
