Services

A Full-Service Partner From Raw Material to Finished Product

Tri-State Metals supports builders, contractors, fabricators, and manufacturers with three connected service groups — metal processing, coating and finishing, and contract manufacturing — plus the project management and logistics support to bring it all together. Whether you need a single cut piece of steel or a fully finished, assembled, and delivered product, we can handle one step or the whole process.


Based in Florence, AL, Tri-State Metals provides these services to builders and manufacturers throughout Northwest Alabama, Southern Tennessee, and Northeast Mississippi.

Our Service Groups

CNC Laser Cutting Metal.

Cutting and processing for structural steel, sheet, plate, and other metal stock — using your specs or ours, from single pieces to production runs.

  • CNC Laser Cutting — high-speed, high-precision 2D parts cut from sheet.
  • Plasma Cutting — high-definition, ionized gas stream cutting for conductive metals, with fast turnaround.
  • Oxy-Fuel Cutting — thermal cutting well suited to thick plate.
  • Saw Cutting — band saw and chop saw cutting for single pieces or bundles, to job-site-ready lengths.

Surface preparation and finishing to protect and finish parts, products, and assemblies — from pretreatment through final coat.

  • 3-Stage Chemical Wash System — continuous conveyor spray washer that cleans parts and produces a conversion coating for improved adhesion and corrosion resistance.
  • Sandblasting — high-pressure abrasive blasting to strip and prepare surfaces for welding, coating, or painting.
  • Powder Coating — durable dry-finish coating for high-volume automated production and custom one-off batches.
  • Wet Paint Spraying — liquid paint finishing for metal, wood, plastic, fiberglass, and composite parts.
  • Contract manufacturing support across a wide range of processes for customers who need production capacity, overflow support, or a single manufacturing partner across multiple steps.

    Roll forming machine for manufacturing processes by Tri-State Metals.
    •  Large Item Stamping — stamped metal components for larger parts and assemblies.
    • Small Item Stamping — stamped metal components for smaller, high-volume parts.
    • Roll Forming — contract, repeat, and overflow roll forming using your supplied tooling.
    • Injection Molding — molded plastic components for supplied designs and production runs.
    • Batch Vacuum Metalizing — decorative and reflective metallic finishes applied to customer-supplied plastic components.
    • Sub-Assembly — assembly of supplied components into finished sub-assemblies ahead of shipment or final assembly.
    • Cardboard Die Cutting — flatbed die cutting for packaging inserts, dividers, and custom cardboard components.
    • Sewing & Embroidery — contract sewing and embroidery for fabric and textile components.
    • DTF Printing and Press — direct-to-film printing and heat-press application for custom graphics on supplied fabric materials.
    • Project Management — dedicated coordination across multi-step production, from initial specs through completed order.
    • Dedicated Truck & Trailer Fleet — company-owned delivery fleet for pickup and delivery on orders across our service area.

    Why Choose Tri-State Metals

    • One partner across metal processing, coating and finishing, and contract manufacturing — fewer
      vendors to coordinate
    • Support for both high-volume production and smaller custom or short-run orders
    • Dedicated project management to coordinate multi-step jobs from start to finish
    • Company-owned truck and trailer fleet for reliable pickup and delivery
    • Nearly 35 years serving builders, contractors, fabricators, and manufacturers in the region

    Who We Serve

    Our services support builders, contractors, architects, fabricators, engineers, and manufacturers across industries including:

    • Industrial Equipment Manufacturing
    • Construction and Building Products
    • Automotive
    • Agricultural and Material Handling Equipment
    • Consumer and Commercial Products
    • OEM Manufacturing

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can Tri-State Metals handle a project that needs more than one of these services?

    Yes — many of our customers use us for multiple steps in their process, such as cutting and coating, or manufacturing and finishing. Our project management support helps coordinate multi-step jobs so you don't have to manage separate vendors.

    Do I need to supply my own tooling, materials, or designs?

    It depends on the service. Some of our manufacturing services (like roll forming and cardboard die cutting) use your supplied tooling, while others work from your supplied materials or design files. Reach out with your project details and we'll walk you through what's needed.

    What areas do you serve?

    We serve builders, contractors, and manufacturers throughout Northwest Alabama, Southern Tennessee, and Northeast Mississippi, with delivery and pickup available on orders through our own truck and trailer fleet.

    Do you work with both large production runs and smaller custom orders?

    Yes — across our metal, coating, and manufacturing services, we support everything from one-off custom or prototype work to long-term contract and overflow production.

    Request a Quote

    Contact our team today to discuss your project — whether it's a single service or a multi-step job across metal processing, coating, and manufacturing.

    Phone: (256) 760-0006