Monday, April 22, 2013

California Metal & Supply President’s Daughter Makes a Splash on TV

Michelle Lee with NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Last February, California Metal & Supply President Kenneth Lee's daughter Michelle Lee was invited to audition on ABC TV's diving show called "Splash", which already premiered on March 19.


As you may know, this is a reality diving show where each week, a celebrity is eliminated based on the performance of his or her dive.

There were more than 200 young divers that audition for the show nationwide.
The selection process consisted of performance of 5 dives of her choice and camera test interviews. And Michelle made it.

Michelle on TV (April 23 Tuesday 8Pm. Watch Channel 7)
Michelle was one of the five selected kids to appear on the show.

She had the opportunity to train the celebrity as well as performing a synchro dive with a celebrity that was preselected for her.

Guess what? Her celebrity is NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7' 2" tall. She has been training with him for 2 weeks.
Michelle will be on the show airing April 23 (Tues) on ABC @ 8pm.
Watch Michelle diving with the celebrity. Here is the link to the ABC website.

National Championship
Michelle has been diving for 4 years. She practices 3~4 hours a day, 6 days a week at Fullerton College and Rose Bowl Aquatics Center.
Last week, she went to compete at National Championship meet in San Antonio, Texas and got 5th Place.
Michelle loves diving from 10 meter(33 ft.) platform.

About California Metal & Supply


California Metal & Supply Inc. is a Boeing Award Winning Supplier with 28 years of history supplying metals to major industries such as Aerospace, Defense, and Energy. It is an aerospace and aircraft metal specialist in supplying Titanium, Inconel, 4130, Stainless 13-8 15-5 17-4 17-7, A286, Magnesium sheets, plates, bars, tube & tubing products.

CONTACT:
California Metal & Supply Inc.
Call Toll-Free: (800) 707-6061

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

California Metal & Supply updates AS9120 to AS9100 certification


California Metal & Supply AS Certificate
 
We are proud to announce that California Metal & Supply has received its updated AS9100 certificate along with renewing its ISO9001 certificate. The AS certificate has been updated from AS9120 to AS9100:2009, Rev. C to accommodate manufacturing business with aerospace industry-specific requirements. Our compliance with the ISO/AS standards was certified by NSF International Strategic Registrations. NSF provides registrations to internationally accepted standards for quality assurance.

Our scope of registration covers the distribution of metals, hardware, machined parts and supplies to the aerospace, oil and gas, chemical and petrochemical, automotive, pharmaceutical and food and beverage processing industries.

To download California Metal’s ISO9001 and AS9100 certifications, please visit: http://www.CaliforniaMetal.com/iso.htm.

About California Metal & Supply

California Metal & Supply Inc. is a Boeing Award Winning Supplier with 28 years of history supplying metals to major industries such as Aerospace, Defense, and Energy. It is an aerospace and aircraft metal specialist in supplying Titanium, Inconel, 4130, Stainless 13-8 15-5 17-4 17-7, A286, Magnesium sheets, plates, bars, tube & tubing products.

California Metal & Supply Inc.
http://www.CaliforniaMetal.com/
Call Toll-Free 800-707-6061

Titanium, Inconel, Nickel, Aluminum, A286, 13-8, 15-5 & 17-4 Specialist

Friday, November 9, 2012

Veterans Day 2012 -- Honoring All Who Served

Image Source: US Department of Veteran Affairs
Whether they fought in Salerno or Samarra, Heartbreak Ridge or Helmand, Khe Sanh or the Korengal, our veterans are part of an unbroken chain of men and women who have served our country with honor and distinction. On Veterans Day, we show them our deepest thanks. Their sacrifices have helped secure more than two centuries of American progress, and their legacy affirms that no matter what confronts us or what trials we face, there is no challenge we cannot overcome, and our best days are still ahead.
Presidential Proclamation -- Veterans Day, 2012



We honor all who served on Veterans Day, November 11th, 2012.


California Metal & Supply Inc.
http://www.CaliforniaMetal.com/
Call Toll-Free 800-707-6061

Titanium, Inconel, Nickel, Aluminum, A286, 13-8, 15-5 & 17-4 Specialist

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

California Metal & Supply Announced as a Finalist for 2012 Aerospace & Defense Supply Chain Awards


Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA), has announced California Metal & Supply as a finalist for the prestigious Aerospace & Defense Industry Supply Chain Awards for 2012. Winners will be announced at the 6th Annual Awards Event during the first quarter of 2013.

California Metal & Supply has been selected as a finalist in the Stephen E. Barton Leadership and Culture category. This supplier award recognizes companies for their commitment to development of excellence in leadership processes.

Suppliers were nominated in recognition of their performance and investment in continuous improvement. "Suppliers who participate as finalists in this national program not only gain much-deserved recognition for their improvement efforts, but also serve as an inspiration for other aerospace suppliers throughout the year," said Michael G. Beason, SEA Chairman.

About SEA

SEA is an aerospace & defense non-profit alliance founded in 2003 by prime and tier-one companies and led by sub-tier suppliers committed to accelerating supply chain performance. SEA customers benefit from increased performance and supply chain transparency. SEA provides a lean management system and a voluntary supplier certification program for enhanced visibility, performance, and collaboration. SEA is funded by supplier memberships and sponsorships. .

About California Metal & Supply

California Metal & Supply Inc. is a Boeing Award Winning Supplier with 28 years of history supplying metals to major industries such as Aerospace, Defense, and Energy. It is an aerospace and aircraft metal specialist in supplying Titanium, Inconel, 4130, Stainless 13-8 15-5 17-4 17-7, A286, Magnesium sheets, plates, bars, tube & tubing products.
 
California Metal & Supply Inc.
http://www.CaliforniaMetal.com/
Call Toll-Free 800-707-6061

Titanium, Inconel, Nickel, Aluminum, A286, 13-8, 15-5 & 17-4 Specialist

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Vote for California Metal & Supply to Win Small Business Grant from FedEx








We are a minority owned small business based in Santa Fe Springs, California that specializes in supplying aerospace metal products to customers big and small. We strive to become a qualified and valued diversity supplier in the industry but we also believe in giving back to the communities we serve.

View our small business story here and vote!

We are asking all our friends, customers and associates to vote so that we can be chosen from the top 100 companies in the contest to win a Small Business Grant from FedEx.

About Small Business Grant from FedEx
The Small Business Grant from FedEx will let us share our small business’ story with the rest of the world to compete in grants from FedEx. We feel our unique business story separates us from the rest and winning the contest could make a big difference for our small business.


About California Metal & Supply
California Metal & Supply Inc.is a Boeing Award Winning Supplier with 28 years of history supplying metals to major industries such as Aerospace, Defense, and Energy. 

California Metal & Supply Inc.
http://www.CaliforniaMetal.com/
Call Toll-Free 800-707-6061

Titanium, Inconel, Nickel, Aluminum, A286, 13-8, 15-5 & 17-4 Specialist

Monday, October 22, 2012

Specialty Metals Line Card: For Your Hard to Find Raw Materials


California Metal & Supply Line Card
California Metal & Supply Line Card
Specialty Metals Line Card: For Your Hard to Find Raw Materials

California Metal & Supply has just released a new updated Line Card!
Take a look at our hard to find specialty metal products and value added services on our newly updated Line Card.
Our customers tell us that the California Metal & Supply Line Card is a valuable resource and they always keep us in mind for their hard to find items.
In the Line Card you will find:
·         Specialty metal products we carry such as Titanium, Inconel, Nickel, Aluminum, A286, Stainless Steel, and more
·         List of Fortune 500 companies, small and medium-sized businesses, and US government agencies we are an authorized supplier for

·         Our capabilities and value added services to get you the metal you need on time and on budget
Keep the California Metal & Supply Line Card handy as a quick reference for your hard to find specialty metal products. Download the Line Card today!
Free gift with first purchase order!

Download the California Metal Line Card


About California Metal & Supply
California Metal & Supply Inc.is a Boeing Award Winning Supplier with 28 years of history supplying metals to major industries such as Aerospace, Defense, and Energy.  
California Metal & Supply Inc.
http://www.CaliforniaMetal.com/

Call Toll-Free 800-707-6061
Titanium, Inconel, Nickel, Aluminum, A286, 13-8, 15-5 & 17-4 Specialist
Visit our website at www.CaliforniaMetal.com for more info or request a quote today!

Thursday, October 4, 2012

California Metal & Supply In the News

We recently came across our company profile feature and wanted to share it with everyone...

A company like California Metal & Supply Inc. is as hard to find as are the metals the company distributes. Located in Los Angeles a short drive from the international airport, California Metal & Supply is one of the leading metal distributors in North America with a customer base mostly in the aerospace, automotive, petrochemical and defense industries, as well a growing international customer base. While the task of sourcing and supplying precious metals such as Titanium, Inconel, Nickel, Aluminum, Stainless, 13-8, 15-5, 17-4, 17-7, Kovar, and Invar is a primary focus, California Metal & Supply also believes in responsible business management. With the help of its valued customers, the company supports a number of local and national charities, essentially giving back to the communities that have helped its success since 1984.

In addition to the company’s philanthropic actions, outstanding customer service is a defining goal of business undertakings at California Metal & Supply. Through a combination of both traditional and progressive methods of communication and marketing, California Metal & Supply strives to reach its broad base of customers in a way that works for them. Paper mail, social networking sites and an informative website with a “click to call” facility ensure that customers from all stages of industry have easy access to information concerning inventory, supplies and manufacturing. California Metal and Supply extends this practice of open communication with its international client base too, offering packing and handling services, metric conversions and full documentation of product specifications of its plates, bars, and tubing products.

With the capability to supply hard-to-find precious metals for important industries such as Defense and Aerospace, why not aim high? California Metal & Supply is doing just that. This reputable company has set big goals for the future – intending to add experienced staff to the existing team and double its sales over the next year. Combining old-school business ethics and the principle of giving back with the desire to lead the way in the precious metals field provides a solid base from which to succeed. The company’s unmatched range of specialty metals, superior process and fabrication facilities and a proven commitment to its customers will surely stand it in good stead. Watch this space as California Metal & Supply continues to expand its influential reach both locally and globally.
  
California Metal & Supply Inc.
http://www.CaliforniaMetal.com/
Call Toll-Free 800-707-6061

Titanium, Inconel, Nickel, Aluminum, A286, 13-8, 15-5 & 17-4 Specialist
Visit our website at www.CaliforniaMetal.com for more info or request a quote today!