Choose material that fits the job.
We’ll review the form, alloy, temper and finish with you. Getting the requirements clear at the start helps avoid preventable rework and replacement.
Our commitment
Our commitment
to sustainability.
We’re committed to using materials responsibly and helping customers make informed choices.
For Foundaire, that starts with the decisions behind a material purchase: choosing the right product, understanding its source and taking care of it through delivery. We work with customers and manufacturers to make those decisions thoughtfully.
What this means in practice
Material choices
Make good use of the metal.
Our commitment is to bring care to the specification, the quantity and the way the material will be used.
Consider dimensions and quantities.
Cut lengths, blank sizes and order quantities affect how much material your process uses. We’ll discuss those needs and review preparation options with the source where they can help.
Plan repeat purchases together.
For recurring requirements, we’ll talk about usage, order sizes and timing. Thoughtful planning can help avoid unnecessary surplus and last-minute changes.
Responsible sourcing
Know the source
and the material.
We take responsibility for understanding the material we propose and the source behind it.
We expect clear product information and responsive communication from our sources. When your project has environmental requirements, we’ll bring them into that discussion alongside quality, performance and delivery.
If you need recycled-content or environmental product information, we’ll ask the source for supporting documents and help you understand what they cover. The information needs to relate to the material you’re buying.
How we review sourcesPackaging & delivery
Take care of the material along the way.
Damaged material can mean wasted metal, additional work and another shipment. Protecting it is part of a responsible supply decision.
We’ll discuss surface protection, packaging and handling needs with you and the source. The aim is to protect the product appropriately while considering how packaging will be handled, reused or recovered at its destination.
Where the order allows, we’ll also explore shipment coordination that avoids unnecessary movements. Your receiving needs, product protection and agreed delivery schedule remain part of that decision.
Aluminum & circularity
Aluminum can
be recycled.
Aluminum can be recycled repeatedly, allowing recovered metal to return to use in new products.
Making the most of that potential takes care in how products are specified, used and recovered. We encourage customers to consider those stages when discussing a material requirement.
Recyclability and recycled content describe different things. If recycled content is part of your purchasing requirement, we’ll review it with the source alongside the alloy, temper and performance specification.
Learn about aluminum recyclingPeople & responsibility
Treat people
with respect.
Our commitment includes fair, respectful dealings with customers, manufacturers and our team.
We value straightforward communication, care in making commitments and the willingness to address a concern. Those expectations guide the relationships we want to build.
We’ll keep listening to customers and sources, and use what we learn to improve how we select and supply materials.
Meet the people behind Foundaire
Talk with Chelsea and our team
What matters to your project?
Tell us about your material needs and any environmental requirements. We’ll work through the questions with you and the source.
Chelsea Savan · Director of Sales and Marketing
Talk about your requirements