Today, finding a business or a service doesn’t typically involve going to a phone book, rather it starts with a search online through Google or any other search engine. Even Business to Business or B2B types of searches are completed online, allowing Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of all sizes to find service providers for small and large orders.
When searching for a metal fabrication shop online, there are three critical factors for any OEM to consider. By evaluating different websites and companies first online, it is easy to narrow down the selection to a small number. This saves time in determining the best company to work with given the particulars of the order.
Services Offered
There will be considerable differences when comparing the services offered by one metal fabrication shop to others. Typically, the larger and more established shops will offer a broader range of services such as CNC machining, plasma and precision laser cutting, full fabrication and assembly services, finishing, project development and design support as well as others.
Company Information Provided
Some websites can be very vague when talking about experience, company size, capacities for production and other specifics of the services offered. When a website provides only vague references to “extensive experience and expertise,” consider this a red flag as to the actual years in business and customer base of the company.
Information on past projects completed, details about industry focus and expertise in specific niche areas are always a sign of a top company with the experience and expertise required to get the job done.
Equipment Identified
Another sign of a quality metal fabrication shop is information about the in-house equipment supplied on the website. This allows customers to understand the capacity and the precision that can be offered by the shop.
This information also reflects the company’s transparency in providing information to help customers understand the ability to complete all aspects of metal fabrication to the specifications and tolerances required.
