Precision Metal Grades & Services: The Banner Commercial Advantage

When it comes to sourcing metals for demanding industrial applications, precision and reliability are non-negotiable. At Banner Commercial, we specialize in delivering high-quality metal grades and value-added services that empower manufacturers across North America. With over 50 years of expertise, our ISO-certified facilities and extensive inventory make us the trusted partner for industries that require tight tolerances and consistent performance. 

Metal Grades We Offer: Banner Commercial’s portfolio includes a broad range of specialty bar quality (SBQ) materials: 

  • Carbon Steel: Renowned for its strength and versatility, carbon steel is essential for automotive, construction, and heavy equipment manufacturing. We supply a full selection of grades, ensuring reliable performance and efficiency for every project. 
  • Stainless Steel: Available in multiple grades, stainless steel is prized for its corrosion resistance and durability. It’s a staple in medical device manufacturing, food processing, and energy sectors. 
  • Brass: Our brass grades are ideal for valve bodies, hydraulic fittings, and equipment manufacturing, offering excellent machinability and compliance with industry standards. 
  • Aluminum & Titanium: Lightweight yet strong, these metals are crucial for aerospace, robotics, and renewable energy applications. Banner Commercial sources and stocks a wide array of grades to meet specialized needs. 
  • Nickel & Exotic Alloys: For high-temperature and corrosive environments, our nickel alloys deliver exceptional performance in sectors like oil & gas and advanced manufacturing. 

With more than 8 million pounds of inventory on hand—and the capability to source virtually any grade—Banner Commercial offers one of the most extensive selections in the industry. 

Comprehensive Services: Our advanced bar processing capabilities include: 

  • Centerless Grinding: Achieve diameters from .032″ to 9″ with tolerances as tight as ±.0001″, ensuring superior surface finishes and dimensional accuracy. 
  • Turning & Straightening: Precision turning and straightening maximize machinability and reduce cycle times, supporting high-speed production environments. 
  • Cut-to-Length & Chamfering: Custom cut-to-length and chamfering services streamline production and minimize waste. 
  • Surface Treatments: We offer black oxide, chrome plating, anodizing, and zinc plating to enhance material performance and longevity. 
  • Heat Treating & Non-Destructive Testing: Hardening, stress relieving, annealing, and ultrasonic testing ensure every bar meets stringent quality standards. 

Our value-added services are designed to reduce freight and logistics costs, improve risk management, and maximize operational efficiency for our customers. 

Why Choose Banner Commercial? 

  • ISO 9001 & AS9100 Certifications: Reflect our commitment to accuracy, consistency, and customer satisfaction. 
  • Single-Source Solution: From raw material to finished form, we help manufacturers streamline production and meet demanding performance standards. 
  • Expert Guidance: Our experienced team is ready to guide you toward the best solution for your application, whether you’re working in aerospace, medical, automotive, or general manufacturing. 

Banner Commercial is more than a supplier—we’re your strategic partner in precision metals. Discover how our metal grades and services can power your next project. Contact us today for a free quote. 

New Facility in Windsor, Connecticut Opening August 2022

 

Banner Industries (Banner) is pleased to announce the opening of its latest distribution and manufacturing facility in Windsor, Connecticut.

All 6 divisions of Banner  –  Banner Commercial; Banner Medical; Banner P & M Supply; Edge International; NKS/National Kwikmetal Service; Supra Alloys  –  will be utilizing this 52,000 SF warehouse, strategically located just minutes from Hartford-Bradley International Airport.

Banner serves a diverse range of aerospace, industrial, and medical customers and this new Northeast location will allow Banner to meet local customer needs in the region with lower freight costs and reduced lead times.

Initial operations will focus on a full suite of high-value metal bar and sheet products, including stainless steel, specialty nickel and cobalt alloys, and titanium, available off-the-shelf.

Banner will populate the newly acquired facility with a wide range of state-of-the-art machinery and equipment: small diameter (0.020” dia. to 1.250” dia.) Centerless Bar Grinding, Straightening and Cutting; Coil Shearing; Plate Cutting; and a Water Jet Cutting unit to supply near net-shape pieces. Additional equipment will be installed as the facility ramps up.

“Banner has established itself as a one-stop-shop for all customers’ bar and sheet product needs and employs a solutions-oriented business model,” stated Banner CEO, Dan Stoettner. “We are excited to expand into the Northeast region of the country with its high concentration of aerospace and medical customers.”

Established in 1961, Banner is a value-added metals processor and distributor serving OEMs, contract manufacturers, and precision machine customers. Banner is headquartered in Carol Stream, Illinois, with additional facilities in California, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Queretaro, Mexico.

For further information, please call (800) 950-3652 or visit www.banner-industries.com