A little about FMP 

 
 

Experience matters

In serving a diverse group of industries, First Metals has grown accustomed to the unique requirements of each of these industries, and this experience gives us the ability to apply what we’ve learned to new jobs for new and existing customers. We have been meeting and exceeding our customers’ needs for over sixty years.

Being a part of so many different markets, we have adapted to varying business and industry volume and scheduling requirements, supported by our assets and experience. Regardless of volume, we can provide high quality, cost competitive solutions with flexible forms of provision for orders, such as Just In Time delivery and other Lean Manufacturing needs based on scheduled releases, Electronic-Data-Interchange orders, Kan Ban fulfillment, High-Availability-Part-Stock agreements, and more.

We understand that gaining and retaining customers is the key to our long term success. To achieve this, we work to develop and follow a business philosophy that highlights taking care of our employees, building strong relationships with suppliers, and working with your team, giving priority to our relationship with you as a customer. We pride ourselves on providing high quality, on time solutions at competitive prices, but the way that we accomplish this is just as important to us as the achievement itself.

As a customer, you can share in that pride, knowing that quality and integrity are integral parts of what truly is Made in America, right here at First Metals.

 

Competitive Advantages

  • Unique and cost effective solutions through creative and innovative problem solving

  • Skilled, experienced and motivated workforce

  • Flexible production volumes from one piece to millions

  • Engineering experience average twenty+ years

  • Personalized transportation

  • Strong purchasing position on key raw materials and uncommon alloys

  • Full service capabilities including in-house tooling and fixtures

  • Proactive Customer Service team

industries served

  • Aerospace

  • Agricultural

  • Architecture

  • Automotive

  • Construction

  • Electronic

  • Energy

  • Fire Arms

  • Food Service

  • Health / Fitness

  • Lawn and Garden

  • Marine

  • Medical

  • Military / Defense

  • Power Generation

  • Steel Production

 
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History

  • Started in 1946 as metal stamper

  • FMP has been at it current location since 1959

  • 1983 Entered the Machining market

  • 1986 Started Fabricating

  • 1993 Added Hot-Forming capability

  • 1999 Started Injection Molding

  • 2005 Added first 4000 watt Mitsubishi CO2 Laser

  • 2005 -2009 Increased equipment-base by 40%

  • 2006 Entered the Robotic Welding Market

  • 2010 Added a Paint Line and Curing Oven

  • 2013 Doubled the size of Machining Department.

  • 2017 Added Specialized Laser Engraver

  • 2018 Added New HAAS VF7 CNC Milling Machine

  • 2019 Added 6000 watt Mitsubishi CO2 Laser

  • 2019 Added New High-End Amada Press Brake

 
 

Quality

 

First Metals and Plastics will satisfy our customers’ inspection requirements and ensure that all expectations are met. Our process is to perform inspections for part conformity based on print dimensions, tolerances, and other specifications. Upon customer request, we can provide PPAP’s, F.A.I. Reports, Layouts, Certificates of Conformance, Material Certifications, and more. We maintain a digital record of every order to ensure all pertinent documents, certifications, materials, and components used can be referenced or recalled. We understand the variety of quality standards that can affect product costs, and we are well versed in the use of proprietary quality standards provided by customers. Our measuring capacity includes:

  • CMM 24′ X 46″

  • QC5000 Quadracheck software

  • Granite surface plate 42″ X 36″

  • Rockwell  and Brinell Hardness tester

  • Full library of gauge pins and joe blocks

  • Mitutoyo Profilometer

  • Large selection of Micrometers, Indicators, Bore gauges, Height gauges and Calipers

  • Various other equipment as customer dictates

 
 

Going Green

We don’t waste an opportunity to recycle. Here at FMP, we recycle all unused steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass, bronze, titanium, tungsten, and tungsten carbide. We recycle all paper, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans, as well as reconstitute scrap plastics in our injection molding department for re-use in new parts.

Our entire 46,000 square foot facility is lit with energy saving LED light fixtures including the shop floor and all offices. All PC workstations and servers are 80 Plus Gold Certified power efficient or better.