Circle Metal Specialties Inc

Allied Metal Company is one of the largest smelters of aluminum and alloyers of zinc in the United States. Based in Chicago, Ill., the company supplies die casting and foundry operations that serve the appliance, automotive, electronics, furniture, hardware, housewares, sporting goods and toy industries. It possesses various equipment, such as state-of-the-art computerized spectrographic analyzer and electronic truck scale. Allied Metal Company has memberships with North American Die Casting Association, Diecasting Development Council and Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. The company is ISO 9001:2000 certified.

Crown Metal Manufacturing Company makes store fixture hardware, such as wall standards, shelf brackets, sign holders, face outs, hangrod, pegboard and slatwall hardware, and many custom metal parts. Its in-house manufacturing capabilities include stamping (conventional and CNC turret punch press), roll forming, laser cutting, welding (resistance, TIG, MIG, brazing, robotic TIG, robotic MIG), press brake forming (mechanical and CNC hydraulic), riveting, assembly, custom labeling and custom packaging. All plated and powder coated finishes are available. The company has distribution facilities in Illinois and in California to facilitate lower freight costs. Crown Metal is the exclusive distributor in the United States of the Peerless line of products. Its manufacturing facility is located in Elmhurst, Ill., and encompasses a 10-acre site with a 140,000-square-foot, single-story structure, Crown's manufacturing and warehouse facility.

G&M Metal Fabricators has been operational for more than 30 years. It provides services for metal fabrication, short run stamping, welding, forming, assembly model work and finishing. The company provides painting and silk screening services through its division, Enamelers & Japanners. Its operating facilities include numerical control systems and offer secondary, stage and progressive tooling options. G&M Metal Fabricators also undertakes polishing, spot welding and buffing operations. Additionally, the company produces chassis assemblies and operates equipment, such as press brakes. It conducts quality assurance and training programs for its employees. G&M Metal Fabricators is located in Franklin Park, Ill.