1st Choice Metals

1st Choice Metals: custom non-ferrous metals and engineering plastics

1st Choice Metals Ltd is an independent stockholder and processor of non-ferrous metals and plastics serving trade professionals, industry and the general public. The company operates from Droitwich, Worcestershire, and presents itself as a local aluminium supplier for the West Midlands and Worcestershire area, with the option of collection from its premises. In addition to its own transport for local deliveries, it uses courier services for nationwide shipping.

Materials and formats catalogue

The online catalogue is organised by material: aluminium, brass, plastics, stainless steel and copper. Within each, multiple formats and alloys are offered.

• Aluminium: sheet, plate and chequer plate; round and square tube (box section); round, flat and square bars; angles and channels; T sections; round tubes; J gutters; equal and unequal angles; nosings; chequer plate corner guards and protectors; half round; sheet from 1 to 4 mm; plate from 5 to 65 mm grade 6082T6; chequer plate; wall fixing kits with free drilling service; windscreen channel; Herzim rail; end caps for round and square tube; end caps for rectangular box section. Extrusion alloys include 6063, 6082, 2014, 7075, H30, H9 and H15. Rolled products can be supplied in grades 1050, 3103, 5251, 5754, S1B, NS3 and NS4, normally in half-hard (H14) temper. Aluminium can be finished by anodising, among other processes.
• Brass: round tubes cut to size, angles, polished angles, round bars, flat bars, polished flat bars and square bars.
• Plastics: acetal bars and plates, nylon 6 plate, polycarbonate sheet, end caps for rectangular box section, end caps for round tube and end caps for square tube.
• Stainless steel: round bars (grades 303 and 304), flat bars, square bars, polished corner protectors, round tubes, sheet with 2B finish, sheet with bright finish, brush polished sheet, folded angles and wall fixing kits.
• Copper: round bars.

Cutting, folding and fabrication services

The company offers a free cutting service that allows you to receive the material in the exact length required for the job. According to the published terms, one free cut is included per line item purchased. It also has a folding service for aluminium sheets, chequer plate and stainless steel sheet, adjusted to the customer's specifications. In addition, it advertises folding, welding and general fabrication services, for which it requests prior contact for a quote.

Customer profile and supply flexibility

Supply ranges from very small quantities for model makers and DIY enthusiasts to large volume orders for industrial users. The company states that not all of its stock is listed on the website and that, through its supplier network, it can locate most items not available in 24-48 hours. It accepts enquiries about sizes, section types or materials not reflected in the catalogue, such as phosphor bronze, copper, polycarbonate or perspex. It also offers credit accounts and discounts for trade professionals.

Logistics and terms of sale

Most orders placed before midday are cut and dispatched the same day. The site reports free delivery for orders over £85 plus VAT, with shipping options from £3.95 plus VAT. All types of credit and debit cards are accepted. The company also publishes a special opening and dispatch schedule during the Christmas period.

Corporate details

1st Choice Metals Ltd is a registered company with company number 10182288. Its headquarters and warehouse are located at Unit 2 Judge Court, North Bank, Berry Hill Industrial Estate, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 9AB.

Location and contact

Unit 2 Judge Court, North Bank, Berry Hill Industrial Estate, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 9AB · Phone: 01905 774 623 · Email: sales@1stchoicemetals.co.uk