Steel and Aluminum Supply for Infrastructure, Devices, and Equipment

Reliance Metalcenter is a Bay Area metal supply company that supports telecommunications infrastructure with a broad inventory of flat-rolled and structural metals. From steel for telecommunications manufacturers to metal for cell phone towers and satellite systems, our Union City-based steel service center delivers raw material solutions to meet the expanding demands of the global communications sector.

As a Bay Area metal supply company with decades of experience, Reliance Metalcenter is relied upon by manufacturers, fabricators, and infrastructure developers across the western United States. Our 165,000-square-foot facility in Union City supports procurement for 5G deployment, switching facilities, data centers, broadcast networks, satellite communications, and telecom hardware producers. We deliver material quickly throughout northern California, northern Nevada, and Mexico, and support international shipments to customers across East and Southeast Asia.

Supporting the Telecommunications Industry with Diverse Metals Supply

Telecommunications systems depend on consistent access to high-quality metals for antenna mounts, tower infrastructure, switching stations, waveguide housings, satellite panels, conduits, cable trays, and hardware enclosures. Reliance Metalcenter offers steel and aluminum products that meet the needs of contractors, engineers, and production operations alike.

As a Bay Area steel supplier team serving telecom infrastructure developers and component manufacturers, we maintain a ready stock of carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum products in coil, sheet, plate, and structural formats. We are a metal services company that supports regional and international clients with reliable fulfillment, value-added processing, and responsive logistics.

Steel and Aluminum for Telecommunications Infrastructure

We supply telecom contractors and manufacturers with steel and aluminum material for key infrastructure applications, including:

• Steel for cell phone towers: Our inventory includes tower steel in common structural grades for mounting brackets, framing, and enclosures.
• Steel for switching facilities and equipment: We stock sheet and plate for use in cabinets, racks, structural framing, and load-bearing panels.
• Steel for satellite manufacturing companies: From dish mounts to signal enclosures, we supply high-strength steel that meets strict telecom tolerances.
• Steel for communication conduits and fittings: Our metal processing services support telecom infrastructure with cut-to-length and sheared material for conduit, shielding, and cable housing components.
• Data center metal: Reliance Metalcenter supplies carbon steel and aluminum used in server racks, flooring, ductwork, and heat management systems.

We provide metal for telecommunications manufacturing companies with the capacity and inventory to meet both project-based and ongoing production needs. Whether the job involves telecom cabinets or satellite components, our Union City steel and aluminum supply company delivers dependable material solutions.

Aluminum Products for Telecom Manufacturing

Reliance Metalcenter carries aluminum in multiple grades, sizes, and tempers. Our aluminum inventory supports applications in telecommunications hardware, outdoor housings, wireless transmission systems, satellite brackets, and signal shielding components.

As a Bay Area metal supply company with experience supporting precision telecom work, we provide aluminum in flat-rolled and bar stock formats. Popular products include:

• Aluminum coil and sheet for enclosures, racks, antenna mounts, and structural elements.
• Aluminum plate used for satellite assembly and equipment mounting panels.
• Custom-cut aluminum parts through our coil blanking and saw-cutting capabilities.

Our customers include aluminum for telecommunications manufacturing companies producing specialized outdoor and mobile network components. We maintain inventory to help them meet quick lead times and maintain flexible schedules.

Carbon and Stainless Steel for the Telecom Sector

As a steel distributor and metals processor, we stock a wide variety of carbon steel and stainless steel products used in switching gear, power distribution cabinets, telecom housings, towers, and conduits. Our facility includes flat-rolled coil and sheet as well as structural and bar products in multiple grades:.

• Cold-rolled and hot-rolled steel sheet
• Galvanized steel sheet for corrosion resistance in outdoor installations
• Stainless steel sheet, plate, and bar in 304 and 316 grades
• Carbon structural steel for brackets and assemblies
• Steel tubing for communication infrastructure

As a Bay Area steel supply company serving the telecom infrastructure industry, we provide materials tailored to meet the needs of data, wireless, and fiber-optic network providers.

Telecom-Specific Processing Services

Our Union City steel service center supports customers who require metal processing services to prepare material for immediate fabrication. These services are especially valuable for tower manufacturers, equipment builders, and enclosure fabricators who need ready-to-assemble materials.

We offer:

• Coil shearing and leveling for flat-rolled aluminum and steel products
• Blanking for components such as rack panels and covers
• Saw cutting of plate and bar products for tower brackets or conduit brackets
• Sheet metal shearing and circle cutting for satellite and switching housings
• Paper interleaving and PVC coating for stainless and aluminum surfaces to prevent scratching in transit

As one of the established steel processing companies in the region, we serve telecom infrastructure companies who need consistent tolerances, flatness, and clean surfaces on every order.

Serving Local and International Markets

Reliance Metalcenter is a metals supply company for the Bay Area that serves customers throughout northern California, northern Nevada, and Mexico. We also support international procurement teams, telecom suppliers, and OEMs across East Asia, including Japan, Korea, China, and Taiwan.

As a steel and aluminum supply company for Southeast Asia, we ship materials to companies in Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, India, and Malaysia through our Asia-Pacific distribution channels.

Asia-Pacific Support for Telecommunications Clients

Reliance Metalcenter Asia-Pacific, based in West Singapore, supports international telecommunications companies operating across Southeast Asia. With dedicated aluminum processing capabilities and an inventory of U.S. and Asian mill products, this facility helps manage long-term supply needs and fast-turn orders.

Key services include:

• Saw cutting of aluminum plate and bar
• Circular saw cutting for coil and blank needs
• Logistics support for regional shipping
• Traceable documentation for compliance and production records

Our Singapore operation provides localized solutions to telecommunications equipment manufacturers in Asia. This international branch supports major OEMs and their contract manufacturers with material readiness, accuracy, and mill-direct coordination.

Why Telecommunications Manufacturers Choose Reliance Metalcenter

As a metals distributor and steel service center, Reliance Metalcenter is known for scale, speed, and inventory depth. Our customers in the telecommunications industry rely on us because we offer:

• Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory management
• Next-day delivery across northern California
• Domestic and international logistics coordination
• ISO 9001:2015 certification
• Reliable access to common and specialty grades of steel and aluminum

Our clients include companies that make telecommunications equipment, data infrastructure manufacturers, and satellite production teams that rely on traceable, on-spec materials.

Products Commonly Used in Telecom

We provide a wide range of products for the telecommunications industry needs:

• Tower steel and tubing
• Cold-rolled and galvanized steel for enclosures and bases
• Stainless steel sheet and plate for electronic housing
• Carbon steel brackets, racks, and conduit fixtures
• Data center metal for cable management, flooring, and rack systems
• Aluminum sheet and plate for mobile and satellite structures

Whether you need steel for telecom infrastructure companies or aluminum for custom housings, Reliance Metalcenter can support your entire supply chain.

Contact Reliance Metalcenter

As a trusted metals supply company for northern California and beyond, Reliance Metalcenter is ready to quote, process, and deliver metal for telecommunications manufacturing companies.

Our team can help you:

• Select the right material for towers, enclosures, and equipment
• Place repeat or large-volume orders
• Schedule blanking, sawing, or shearing services
• Coordinate regional or overseas shipments
• Review certifications or compliance requirements for telecom applications

Reach out today to request pricing, check stock, or learn more about how our metal services company supports telecommunications infrastructure and equipment manufacturing.