Cu-Customized Customized solutions - all in copper, brass and bronze
www.metalcenter-danmark.dk
PROFILE
Main Office Odense
Facts
Metalcenter group is a joint-venture of Alumeco (Scandinavia’ largest Aluminium wholeseller) and KME (the world’s largest copper manufac-
Group turnover:
500 mill. DKK (2011)
No. of employees:
36 (2012)
Stock:
4 local stocks in Scandinavia -
turer). Metalcenter was founded in 2009 – and by 2012 we are one of the largest red-metal wholesellers in North Europe.
1,500 tons in total Production:
assembly)
Metalcenter is completely integrated with Alumeco – with joint stocks & local logistic centers in all Scandinavian and East-Central Europe and
Metals:
joint administration, IT, accounting, quality, production, logistic and
Sweden, Finland – but also has stock-setup in Germany, and even US and China through our group partners.
Copper, brass, bronze and specials (zinc, tin, lead, titanium, nickel,
marketing. Metalcenter is Scandinavian-based – with 4 metal stocks in Denmark,
2 sites (Slitting, machining and
CuNi etc...) Material type:
coils / strip, sheet, bars, tubes
Customized products:
Busbars, bushings, cables, fittings and much more
PART OF STRONG METAL GROUPS
Solutions in aluminium
DANMARK
SWEDEN
FINLAND
DANMARK
SERVICE CENTER (Slitting)
Benefit for the customer
Organizational chart: Metalcenter Group
Being part of 2 strong metal groups brings the most competitive metal material prices – delivered just-in-time within 24 hours at flexible quantities. We deliver raw material – or semi-finished metal items – or even assembled in kits . Metalcenter has the widest standard stock program of copper, brass and bronze material (coils, sheets, tubes, bars) together with special metals (zinc, titanium, tin, lead) – or customer-specific material for flexible deliveries. Our vision is to become the preferred trustful partner whenever copper, brass, bronze or special metals are needed. We do all in copper, brass and bronze.
SHORT ABOUT COPPER, BRASS & BRONZE Copper (Cu) is one of the most used raw materials. It is durable and easy to shape. And copper is a raw material, which conducts heat and electricity easily. About 2/3 of all copper in the world is used for cables and electronics. That is, for example, electric motors, refrigerators, TV, mobile telephones and computers. Copper has been produced in large quantities for the last 100 years. It was only, when the use of electricity became widespread throughout the world, that there was a demand for electrical cables and connectors. People were using copper to make jewellery as early as 5-6000 years ago. By mixing zink into the copper Brass (CuZn..) is made. Between 1/4 and 1/3 of all copper is used to make brass. Brass is harder and stronger than copper – and it is cheaper. Later, they discovered how to make tools and weapons by melting copper together with tin. By doing this, they made bronze. Bronze (CuSn..) contains about 90% copper and 10% tin. In modern industry – copper is widely used. Metalcenter group supplies copper, brass and bronze to a wide range of industrial & bulding applications – and customized red-metal products into wind turbine especially.
COPPER APPLICATION: WIND TURBINE »...Copper plays a central role in generator, grounds the tower from lightning strikes, and carries the electrical current. In addition, copper is one of most recyclable metals available...« Source:Copper Development Association
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GROUNDING SYSTEMS (from blades to towers)
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ELLECTRICAL CONNECTORS
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CABLES
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GENERATORS
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ELECTRONICS
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EMERGENCY BATTERIES
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TRANSFORMERS
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CONTROL PANELS (busbars)
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MOTORS
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HEAT EXCHANGERS
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MOULDS FOR BLADES (heat transfer)
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SWITCH GEARS
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OFFSHORE STRUCTURES (CuNi)
Cables - copper braided tint for lightning conductor
Busbar for control panel
CuNi - Cladding
Quality Assurance
100% Focus on Red Metals
Sourcing & Production Partner
The optimum solution – every time Our goal for our customised solutions concept is all about developing solutions tailored to your company’s needs and the specific task at hand. This applies equally whether it is a profile that you will be processing, or a turnkey solution, where Metalcenter is responsible for processing, finishing, mounting, packaging, maintaining buffer stocks and global supply. We are geared for raw material, semi-finished or kit-supply just in time. Technical Partner
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Flexible Just-in-time Supply partner
Custom Solutions
Part of Strong Financial Metal Group
Logistics Partner: Stock Management & Logistics worldwide
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100% FOCUS ON RED METALS Metalcenter has a 100% focus on red metals: Copper, brass and bronze. We have in-depth metal knowhow and more than 200 years of red metal experience in the organization.
demanding in terms of handling, transportation, packaging and storage. As red metal specialists, we have put in place a setup to match these demands – with the right flow of goods from manufacturer to customer.
Our goal is to be able to offer our customers all skills needed for this particular material. The result is an extensive internal knowledge base and experience with all aspects of red metals. We have a large-scale, international interface with copper manufacturers and specialists who contribute solutions and valuable knowledge. Copper is
Furthermore, Metalcenter can book metal directly on the LME metal exchange – with option to book on daily, monthly average, fixed metal price for a certain period or hedging of metal – whereas metal price fluctuation risks can be reduced.
Technical Partner Red metal specialist We have many years’ experience in the sale of custom solutions. Thus, our organisation is geared for dialogue with you, working on drawings and providing technical advice at engineering level. In short, everything you need for a unique solution tailored to the task at hand. Our engineers are available to advise and prepare drawings to ensure that your product performs the required function and meets your requirements for strength, appearance and durability. This also helps to ensure that your design is right for efficient production, maximising cost-effectiveness. Based on our know-how when it comes to different methods, we often develop technical solutions in collaboration with the customer. This allows for closer dialogue and a flexible exchange of ideas and suggestions during the concept and development phase.
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AMERICA
EUROPE ASIA
AFRICA
SOURCING & PRODUCTION PARTNER Benefit from our manufacturing network - inhouse or subsuppliers Metalcenter enjoys formalised, everyday collaboration with a large number of copper manufacturers in Europe and in the Far East, where we have our own procurement office. We only work with manufacturers who have demonstrated – by means of reliable, accurate deliveries to Metalcenter – that they are capable of delivering the quality demanded by Scandinavian customers.
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We have a considerable purchase volume with key manufacturers and you can benefit from this in the form of attractive pricing and terms of supply. We also handle quality inspection, freight, imports, containers and buffer stock. In other words, all the relevant tasks involved from the moment you place the order until it is delivered to your door. Metalcenter has its own production department and a large network of external suppliers whom we use for tasks that are not suitable for outsourcing.
Logistics & Stock Partner Stock management and logistics to suit your need As one of Scandinavia’s largest red metal suppliers, we are in a position to offer you logistics solutions tailored to your particular requirements in the form of buffer stocks of raw materials and/ or finished goods. This allows us to supply products involving complex production flows on a just-in-time basis.
High rack / Stock mangagement system
Part of strong Financial metal group Worldwide network Worldwide joint-venture partners, make Metalcenter geared and strong to grow with European customers worldwide. We can benefit with knowledge and physical stocks & productions – and use groups’ large-scale synergies to keep cost base at a minimum – to offer the most competitive solutions.
Warehouse, Odense
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Example of copper busbar with insulation
CUSTOM SOLUTIONS Solutions in copper, brass, bronze and other metals MCD has the best access to the raw red-metal and produce customer-specific metal items on spec. or through co-development. MCD supplies raw, semi-finished or even assembled parts (kits) with label and full-documented to ensure quality zero-defect deliveries. MCD has In-house production options within the group and competent subsupplier partner network.
Flexible laminatged copper busbar
Solid Cu-busbar
Bended - Cu-busbar
Kit of insulated busbars
Kit of insulated tinned busbars
Solid Cu-busbar with insulation
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FLEXIBLE JUST-IN-TIME SUPPLIES
Central Stock in Odense, Denmark
Customized partner - Geared for growth No matter whether your copper, brass or bronze requirements are currently large or small, we are able to offer you a solution tailored to your present needs. We ensure your solutions are tailored to your company’s growth by means of industrial engineering of the actual product and/or outsourcing of the whole production process or parts of it to lowwage countries. If you choose to outsource your production, you will have access to our expertise via the Metalcenter Group’s other offices and warehouses in Europe and the Far East.
Assurance Quality ISO 9001 certified and geared for full-PPAP documentation. KPI’s on delivery performance, quality and non-conformity helps us to keep track of our performance towards customers and suppliers – to improve constantly. We do – what we say – and we measure it. Our quality goal is zero-defects and 100% customer satisfaction.
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Cu-customized Customized solutions - all in copper, brass and bronze
Metal Partner - 100% focus on red metals Technical Partner Sourcing & Production Partner Supply Partner - Just in time worldwide Custom solutions Logistics & Stock Partner - Globally Quality Assurance Part of strong financial metal groups
Metalcenter Danmark A/S NĂŚsbyvej 26
DK-5100 Odense C Tlf. +45 63 12 88 00
Fax +45 63 12 88 21 mail@metalcenter-danmark.dk
www.metalcenter-danmark.dk