Exotic Alloys & Specialty Metals Supplier for Illinois
At Great Lakes Specialty Metals, we are proud to be a trusted supplier of stainless steel, aluminum, and exotic alloys to customers across Illinois. With dedicated delivery services throughout the Chicagoland and greater Midwest regions, we provide reliable metal solutions to industries including aerospace, medical, construction, transportation, and more.
Our commitment to precision, quality, and customer service ensures your operation receives the materials it needs on time and to spec.

Reliable Metal Supply for Illinois Businesses
Our expansive inventory features stainless steel plates, sheets, bars, tubing, and specialty alloys designed to perform in the most demanding environments. Whether your project requires corrosion-resistant materials or high-strength metal products, we are here to meet your needs.
From downtown Chicago to surrounding cities in Northern and Central Illinois, we offer prompt delivery and custom processing to support your timelines and goals.
Dedicated Delivery Service Areas in Illinois
Illinois: |
St. Charles |
Chicago |
Aurora |
Elgin |
Schaumburg |
Rockford |
DeKalb |
Joilet |
Waukegan |
Why Choose Great Lakes Specialty Metals for Metal Supply in Illinois?
- Extensive Inventory: Stainless steel, aluminum, nickel alloys, and exotic metals in-stock
- Industry Knowledge: Serving aerospace, transportation, medical, and manufacturing sectors
- Fast, Reliable Delivery: Dedicated fleet covering the greater Chicago and Illinois region
- Precision Processing: Custom cutting and value-added services for exact specifications
- Commitment to Quality: High-performance metals that meet or exceed industry standards
If you’re looking for a dependable specialty metals supplier in Illinois, partner with Great Lakes Specialty Metals for unmatched quality, service, and delivery.
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At Great Lakes Specialty Metals, we pride ourselves in providing both high-quality products and excellent service. We opened our doors in 2004 with one goal in mind: to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations
Your #1 Choice for Stainless Steel
As an ISO-certified distributor of stainless steel, Great Lakes Specialty Metals delivers top-notch products, sourcing proficiency, and exceptional customer support. Reach out today to inquire about the available stainless steel grades and product solutions that align with your requirements and deadlines.
saw cutting, cut to size plate, sheared to size sheet and more
We Offer a Variety of Quality Production Cutting Services
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.
Industries Served
We have 9 trucks and offer delivery to the Chicagoland area, Wisconsin and the Midwest region. Material that is in stock from either warehouse can be pulled and delivered the next day. Will calls can be ready the same day the order is placed and usually within a few hours. In special situations delivery may even be possible the same day the order is placed.