Reliance Metalcenter is a leading Bay Area metal supply company serving thousands of manufacturers with consistent, precision-processed metals. As a direct division of Reliance, Inc., a leading metal supply company with 300 locations across 41 U.S. states and 10 countries, we bring global resources and local accountability to every customer we serve.

Our Union City facility spans 165,000 square feet and provides industry-leading turnaround times for aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel products. We operate with a dedicated focus on customer success and long-term partnerships. Today, more than 85 percent of our business comes from repeat customers. These strong relationships are built on dependable inventory, certified quality systems, and Just-in-Time delivery.

Reliance Metalcenter is a steel and aluminum supply company for the Bay Area, northern California, and northern Nevada. We also serve as a global steel and aluminum supply company for Mexico, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and China, as well as for southeast Asia through our Singapore location Reliance Metalcenter Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., including Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, India, and Malaysia.

Since our founding, we have been more than a supplier. We are a solutions provider. Our integrated metal services company model supports lean manufacturing, tight tolerances, and reduced cycle times across sectors such as aerospace, electronics, infrastructure, transportation, telecommunications, medical devices, and more.

Your Partner for Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, and Aluminum Supply

At Reliance Metalcenter, we are a metals processing and distribution service center with a focus on precision, reliability, and performance. We are counted on as stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum suppliers to some of the most demanding industries in the world.

Our inventory includes a wide variety of formats, including plate, bar, rod, coil, and sheet. As a stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum distributor, we maintain a deep stock of materials that meet high-performance standards. Customers turn to us as a reliable supplier of stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum products because we deliver accuracy, availability, and value.

We provide advanced stainless and carbon steel processing services as well as aluminum processing services designed to shorten production lead times. These services are available at our 165,000 square foot Bay Area facility, while our Asia-Pacific operations in Singapore focuses on aluminum and stainless steel processing and distribution.

Reliance Metalcenter Asia-Pacific, established in 2008, is located in West Singapore, with 40,000 square feet of processing capacity. This location is an AS 9100 certified company, with AS 9100 based on and including the ISO 9001 certified quality management system. It is recognized for aluminum- and stainless steel-focused cutting and processing to help reduce customer cycle times. The facility supports Tier 1 suppliers in southeast Asia and acts as a premiere provider of aluminum mills of U.S., European, and Asian origin.

Both in California and Singapore, our aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel product lines are processed with precision. Services include leveling, precision sawing, band sawing, saw cutting, and shape cutting. Our Asia-Pacific facility is equipped to handle aluminum plate up to 24 inches thick on vertical band saws and up to 12 inches thick on circular saws. We offer custom-cut solutions that maximize part yield and minimize waste, including straight cuts, angles, windows, circles, and rings.

As a trusted, global metal supply source, we continue to meet the evolving needs of manufacturers through scale, service, and technical strength. From our Just-in-Time inventory management and delivery programs to DFARS-compliant material sourcing and other specialized requirements, Reliance Metalcenter offers a complete solution for companies that require more than just metal.

A Bay Area Metals Supplier Built on Trust

Our approach to business centers on building long-lasting customer relationships. Today, more than 85 percent of our sales come from repeat customers. This high retention rate reflects our reliability as a Bay Area metals supplier and as a trusted distribution company serving clients in diverse industries.

As a metals distributor and processor with decades of experience, we have become a preferred partner for Just-in-Time programs, long-term global supply agreements, and lean manufacturing operations. Our customers include manufacturers in the semiconductor, food processing, transportation, construction, medical device, technology and telecommunications sectors.

Local Commitment with Global Reach

With extensive reach and local responsiveness, we support regional production in California and beyond. We are a metals service center providing processing services adding to our value to serve as your global supply chain partner.

Our services extend far beyond California. As a steel and aluminum supply company for Korea, Japan, Taiwan, China, and Mexico, our customers benefit from consistent material availability and global logistics support. We are also a primary aluminum supply company for southeast Asia, covering Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, India, and Malaysia through our Asia-Pacific operations.

Singapore-Based Metals Processing Hub

Reliance Metalcenter Asia-Pacific was established in 2008 to serve the growing needs of the semiconductor equipment manufacturing sector across southeast Asia. Located in West Singapore, this 40,000-square-foot facility is a fully equipped aluminum and stainless steel service center.

The Singapore location holds AS 9100 certification, which is based on and includes the ISO 9001 certified quality management system. Our operations in Singapore focus on aluminum processing services that help customers reduce cycle time, improve yield, and enhance efficiency. This location is a premier provider of aluminum products from U.S., European, and Asian mills and is designed to support Tier 1 suppliers operating in southeast Asia.

Capabilities at our Singapore facility include:

• Processing of aluminum plate up to 24 inches thick on vertical band saws.
• Precision circular plate sawing for aluminum up to 12 inches thick.
• Custom shapes, including straight cuts, angles, circles, and rings.
• Sawing and cutting of stainless steel bar and rod products.

These services are supported by advanced quality systems and a commitment to process control. Our product offerings include 6061 T6 aluminum plate, cast aluminum plate, aluminum rods and bars, as well as customer specific product offerings such as stainless steel custom fabricated channels.

Quality, Certification, and Compliance

Reliance Metalcenter is an ISO 9001 certified company. We take quality seriously and adhere to best-in-class quality management standards at all our facilities. We offer full traceability and verification for all materials and services, supporting customers in regulated industries including aerospace, defense, medical, and food processing.

All of our materials are available with DFARS compliance. This includes DFARS-compliant carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Customers often ask: does DFARS apply to carbon steel? Yes, and we are fully capable of providing compliant documentation. Others ask: does aluminum need to be DFARS compliant? When it does, Reliance Metalcenter is the supplier that can meet those needs.

We also ensure that all of our supply is sourced from DRC conflict-free materials, providing our customers with peace of mind and confidence in every delivery.

Just-in-Time Metal Distribution and Inventory Management

To support modern production environments, Reliance Metalcenter offers Just-in-Time inventory programs that are customized to the needs of our customers. Our Just-in-Time (JIT) steel and aluminum inventory management systems are designed to reduce stock levels, shorten delivery times,improve scheduling accuracy and cash flow.

We are a Just-in-Time steel and aluminum supplier for customers in California manufacturing zones. Our Just-in-Time metals delivery supports daily replenishment cycles, blanket order fulfillment, and vendor-managed inventory. With next day delivery of steel and aluminum in the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding areas, we help customers maintain production without delays.

We deliver JIT metal products with speed, precision, and dependability, allowing manufacturers to focus on output instead of inventory management. Our Just-in-Time (JIT) steel and aluminum distribution capabilities help customers operate lean while effortlessly scaling for demand as needed.

A Supplier Committed to Excellence

As a Bay Area metal supply company, Reliance Metalcenter stands out for quality, expertise, and consistency. We are proud to be one of the most trusted steel, stainless steel and aluminum suppliers in northern California and beyond.

We serve as a strategic smetals supply company for northern California, northern Nevada, and global markets. Our customers trust us as a supplier of stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum, and as a long-term distribution and processing partner.

Our success comes from a commitment to delivering the right product, with the right cut, at the right time. Our capabilities as a metal service center and as a service prioritized company include every step from raw metal sourcing to precision processing, on-time delivery and proper certified documentation for traceability.

Contact Reliance Metalcenter

To learn more about our services, certifications, and supply capabilities, contact Reliance Metalcenter today. Whether your operations are in California, the Reno Metro area, Mexico, East Asia, Southeast Asia, or beyond, we are ready to deliver the metal supply and processing services you need to succeed.

Let us show you how our leading Bay Area metal service center with global resources and a dedication to service can help your business grow. Contact us today.