Aerospace & Defense
Great Lakes Specialty Metals serves fabricators and manufacturers nationwide. With our flexibility and focus on customer service, we ensure the aerospace and defense industries have what they need, when they need it.
Food & Beverage Grade Stainless Steel
Great Lakes Specialty Metals is a trusted stainless steel distributor and we proudly offer unparalleled specialty metals for the food service industry. With outstanding durability, stainless steel is available in various strengths, making it adaptable for a multitude of purposes this includes stainless steel for pharmaceuticals and stainless steel for biotech .
High-Quality Food-Grade Metals for the Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry
Manufacturers seeking to uphold exacting industry standards rely on top-tier stainless steel, a demand our products consistently fulfill with precision. Our offerings include popular stainless steel grades like 304 and 316, well-known for their suitability in food manufacturing applications. We also provide food-grade metals in the most used grades and shapes, such as:
- Plate
- Sheet
Quick Metal Conversion Tool
Easily convert steel measurements and estimate weight with our Conversion & Weight Calculator.
Stainless Steel Applications Across Food & Beverage Industries
You can find our materials being used in a variety of ways within the industry such as:
- Storage tanks and pipes
- Storage equipment
- Surfaces in contact with food
- Conveyor systems and packaging equipment
- Internal machinery components
Your Premier Food-Grade Metal Supplier
At Great Lakes Specialty Metals, we specialize in delivering premium-quality specialty metals, including stainless steel, to clients in the food and beverage manufacturing industry. Serving customers across Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and beyond, we prioritize offering top-notch materials tailored to the specific needs of food and beverage manufacturing sectors. Stainless steel emerges as the top choice among food-grade metals due to its exceptional resistance to corrosion, staining, and the harsh chemicals present in food processing environments. Moreover, its high-quality composition ensures effortless cleaning and sanitation, meeting the stringent hygiene standards required in the industry. Contact us today to access the finest food-grade metals for your operations.
Other Industries Served
Our expert staff helps customers across the country and across numerous industries find the stainless steel, aluminum, brass, nickel alloy and specialty metal products they need.
Energy
At Great Lakes Specialty Metals, we offer a variety of specialty metal products for the energy industry. With an expansive selection of products plus value-added services, we deliver high-quality materials tailored to your applications.
Automotive & Marine
Our dedicated team at Great Lakes Specialty Metals understands that exceptional service and on-time delivery are important, so let us help solidify your supply chain.
saw cutting, cut to size plate, sheared to size sheet and more
We Offer a Variety of Quality Production Cutting Services
Material Sourcing Experts
We stock hundreds of items across a variety of metals, grades and shapes. If we don’t have it, we have the team and resources you need to source material from around the world.
Our Metal Shapes
In our extensive inventory we carry rounds, flats, hexes, squares, angles (equal and unequal leg), sheet (both 2B and #4 polished), pipe, plate and all varieties of tubing (round, square and rectangular). If not in stock, we can locate it for you.
