THE EMS ADVANTAGE
The combination of availability, delivery reliability, supply-chain simplicity, value-added services, and aluminum expertise that helps customers move faster, reduce risk, and lower total cost.
What EMS Handles for Customers: Mill relationships • Supply-chain complexity • Inventory planning • Product expertise • Logistics coordination
WHAT CUSTOMERS EXPERIENCE
- Inconsistent supply and limited inventory
- Multiple vendors for one project
- Gaps in technical support
HOW EMS SOLVES IT
- Inventory positioned near demand
- Integrated value-added capabilities
- A dedicated delivery fleet
WHEN TO USE EMS
- Supply reliability is critical
- Projects require multiple capabilities
- Timelines cannot slip
THE FIVE PILLARS OF THE EMS ADVANTAGE
AVAILABILITY ADVANTAGE
What you need, when you need it.
- 18,000+ SKUs across 15+ product categories
- Nationwide stocking network
- Customer-specific inventory programs
- Reduced stockouts and backorders
- Less inventory required on customer floors
CUSTOMER OUTCOMES:Faster project starts • Better cash flow • Reduced risk
DELIVERY ADVANTAGE
Reliability that keeps projects on schedule.
- 99% on-time delivery
- 400+ delivery trucks
- 20+ locations nationwide
- Ability to respond to rush needs
CUSTOMER OUTCOMES:Fewer delays • Reduced expediting costs •Predictable scheduling
SUPPLY CHAIN ADVANTAGE
One partner instead of multiple suppliers.
- Extrusions, sheet and coil, and value-added services underone supplier
- Purchasing power with mills
- Vendor consolidation
- Consistent execution
CUSTOMER OUTCOMES:Reduced labor • Faster installs • Increased throughput• Lower total production cost
VALUE-ADDED SERVICES ADVANTAGE
More done before material hits the floor.
- Extensive machining capabilities
- Custom extrusion capabilities
- Engineering, 3D printing and design
- Fabrication, finishing, assembly and kitting
CUSTOMER OUTCOMES:Lower total cost • Fewer vendors •Simplified procurement • Better consistency
EXPERTISE ADVANTAGE
Aluminum knowledge that reduces risk.
- Product and market experts
- Engineering support
- R&D and testing support
- Design and technical assistance
- Custom extrusion capabilities
CUSTOMER OUTCOMES:Better product selection • Fewer errors •Reduced rework • Faster decisions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What makes EMS different from other aluminum suppliers?
EMS combines supply, processing, engineering support, andlogistics into one integrated solution, reducing complexityand improving reliability.
How does EMS improve delivery performance?
With a dedicated fleet and a nationwide footprint, EMSmaintains reliable on-time delivery and can respond quicklywhen schedules change.
Can EMS handle large-scale projects?
Yes. EMS is built to support projects of all sizes withscalable inventory, nationwide resources, and extensivevalue-added capabilities.