BuyMetal.com Closed: NOX METALS vs Hadco for Aluminum Plate
By NOX METALS
BuyMetal.com now redirects to Hadco Metal Trading. Hadco says its online checkout is closed and a sales representative will quote the material you request. That changes the comparison: the current choice is an instant online order from NOX METALS or a quote request to Hadco. Check the exact material, paperwork, price, and timing before choosing.
In Short
- →The BuyMetal.com online store has closed. The site now directs buyers to Hadco Metal Trading for a quote.
- →Hadco says it still offers the same materials and cut-to-size services, including plate and bar sawing and water jet cutting.
- →NOX METALS shows a delivered price and ship date before checkout for its stocked plate and bar.
- →Ask either supplier about the exact alloy, size, documentation, order minimum, and ship date for your job.
What Changed at BuyMetal.com
Hadco says it processed and shipped BuyMetal.com orders and now serves those customers directly. The former online cart is no longer available.
- BuyMetal.com no longer offers online checkout or a published cart price.
- Hadco asks buyers to send the grade, shape, dimensions, quantity, and delivery ZIP code for a quote.
- Hadco lists aluminum and other metals, cut-to-size services, plate and bar sawing, and water jet cutting.
Compare the Current Buying Paths
The NOX details below apply to the stocked material shown in its quote flow. Ask Hadco to confirm its terms for your exact job.
| NOX METALS | Hadco (former BuyMetal.com store) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Instant delivered price before checkout | Request a quote |
| Online cart and checkout | Yes | No; BuyMetal.com store closed |
| Ship date | Shown with the instant quote | Ask for a date in the quote |
| Cut to size | Stocked plate and bar | Plate, bar, tube, structural sawing and water jet services |
| Mill certs and traceability | Included with stocked plate and bar orders | Confirm for the specified material |
| Order minimum | Current minimum shown in quote; single pieces accepted | Confirm in the quote |
Choose by the Job
Compare the delivered total and the documents you will receive, not only the material price.
- For a stocked aluminum plate or bar cut with an immediate delivered price and ship date, configure the part at NOX METALS.
- For another metal, water jet cutting, or processing outside the NOX catalog, send Hadco the full specification and request a quote.
- For a regulated job, ask either supplier to identify the heat, origin, and documents that will accompany your actual material.
BuyMetal.com is no longer an online checkout option. Hadco still quotes materials and cut-to-size services; NOX METALS offers an instant delivered price and ship date for the stocked material in its catalog. Check the current quote terms for the exact material and processing you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still buy from BuyMetal.com online?
No. Hadco says the BuyMetal.com online store has closed. Send Hadco a request for a quote instead.
Does Hadco still offer cut-to-size aluminum?
Hadco says it continues to offer the same materials and cut-to-size services, including plate and bar sawing. Confirm the exact alloy, dimensions, documentation, and timing in its quote.
Does Hadco have a minimum order?
The closure notice does not state a minimum. Ask Hadco about the minimum charge and delivered total for your job.
Can NOX show a ship date before I order?
Yes. NOX shows the price and ship date in the instant quote for material available in its online catalog.
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Configure stocked plate or bar, check the delivered total and documentation, then choose whether to order.
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