Over 35 Years of Experience in Specialist Fastening Materials
Since its founding in 1988, Al Metal has grown into a specialized wholesaler of fastening materials in Europe. What started as a local supplier has evolved over the years into an international player with branches in Veghel and Porto and a network of satisfied customers worldwide, focusing on Europe, the Middle East, and South America.
Our History
Al Metal was founded in 1988 by Ad Lauwen in the North Brabant town of 's-Hertogenbosch. Ad’s love for special bolts quickly led Al Metal to specialize in the most unique fastening materials. The more extraordinary the bolt, the more enthusiastic we become!
Soon, the location in 's-Hertogenbosch became too small, and we moved to Vorstenbosch.
Ad always had a special connection to the Iberian Peninsula. As more and more customers came from Spain and Portugal, we opened our branch in Portugal in 2005.
In 2006, we moved to our current warehouse in Veghel. Step by step, Al Metal has grown further in the following years. In our Veghel warehouse, we stock the most common fastening materials, as well as many specials.
In 2023, we made a big leap by implementing a new ERP system. This allows us to respond even faster and serve our customers better.
In 2024, our new website went live, where our customers have direct access to the customer portal, where they can view stock with their current prices.
Our Services
With over three decades of experience, Al Metal offers not only a broad range of products but also tailored services for each customer. Customers can rely on expert advice on material choices and applications, both for standard products and specials. We offer:
- Specials and Custom Work: With our expertise in specials like Titanium, Hastelloy, and Monel, we can assist customers with unique solutions that are often hard to find.
- Fast and Reliable: Our stock of over 50,000 standard products ensures that orders can be delivered quickly.
- KanBan: In collaboration with Kangaroo supply chain, we can offer a Kanban or two-bin service.
- Metalworking: We can have various modifications made to our products, such as cutting, drilling, threading, bending, or crushing.
Our locations in Veghel and Porto ensure that we are flexible and accessible to customers throughout Europe, with fast delivery times and personal service.
Some Figures
Founded: 1988
Branches: 2 (Veghel, Netherlands, and Porto, Portugal)
Range: Over 50,000 standard fastening materials