Down by the furnace, the heat’s runnin’ high,
Melting the metals, watch the flames kiss the sky.
Copper and zinc, a fiery embrace,
Dancin’ together in this molten space.
Jan 24
Throwback Thursday, #copper industry edition!
In the early 1900s, Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula was the heart of Copper Country, highlighted by the region`s copper which occurred in a nearly pure form. In this image, copper ingots are being loaded onto a steamer in Houghton, Michigan. (Credit: Detroit Publishing Co. / Library of Congress)
Jan 23
When a piece of #aluminum foil is placed in concentrated sodium hydroxide, what happens?
Jan 22
Our professionals in the Major League of Ingot Making deserved a new locker room befitting of their talents. We were happy to oblige! Thanks to all our amazing crew for sticking it out til this was finished.
Jan 21
“We may have all come on different ships, but we`re in the same boat now.”
From a local church in Atlanta to a globally inspiring leader of civil rights, Dr. Martin Luther King was truly a hero for all.
#MLKDay
Jan 20
I dare you to walk into @Outback Steakhouse and get a piece of meat that is unevenly cooked. It’s impossible. How so? Because our friends at Tampa Brass and Aluminum make the steak weights that every location uses to ensure consistent #grill contact!⠀
Jan 16
As the world transitions to #RenewableEnergy, #copper emerges as the essential #metal driving the shift! From EV batteries to solar panels and wind turbines, copper demand is set to double by 2030, powering #sustainability and the future of green technology. But you already knew that.⠀
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infographic credit to: Teck Resources and @visualcap ⠀
Jan 15
Supplying #brass and #bronze alloys to leading global brands and large OEMs—as well as highly engineered processes and versatile job shops—means making an unwavering commitment to #quality. This #ISO9001 certificate is further evidence of our quest for continuous improvement and excellence.
Jan 14
It`s Monday! Meet Kyle.⠀
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#Leadership looks like a lot of things. At our North Little Rock facility, it looks like this guy. Whether at home, in his community of Hot Springs, or at the plant, Kyle walks the walk. We could not be more proud that he serves as FedMet General Manager!
Jan 13
FM water bottle is struggling to keep up with nearly a foot of #snow that fell across Arkansas overnight!
Jan 10
PSA® is a high-purity, direct-melt 1100 #aluminum generated from post-consumer HVAC-R scrap. We customize solutions for #RollingMills that commonly melt prime and RSI, but want to increase their #recycled content and lower their metal costs without sacrificing chemistry or yield.
Jan 9
