Mill-finish aluminium bar stack Mix of brass profile and bar cross-sections Wide view of warehouse racking
UK Supply Partner · Est. 1998

Aluminium & brass,
supplied with certainty.

We help UK manufacturers secure a dependable supply of premium semi-finished aluminium and brass — direct from Europe's leading independent mills.

1998
Trading since
4
European mill partners
6–254 mm
Aluminium bar range
10–80 mm
Brass bar range
RoHS · ELV · REACH
Compliant materials
How we supply you

Built around reliable supply

From held stock to forward orders direct from the mill — set up to keep your production moving.

UK manufacturers need semi-finished aluminium and brass without holding their own stock or managing overseas mill relationships directly. AES Metals bridges that gap — sourcing from four established European mills, holding call-off stock for short lead times, and delivering UK-wide with the technical backup to get the spec right first time.

Stock & call-off

Held mill stock and call-off supply to support short lead times.

Forward orders

Placed direct with the producer for long-term planning and continuity.

UK-wide delivery

Dependable logistics, so material lands when you need it.

Materials support

Commercial and technical guidance from people who know the materials.

The range

Semi-finished aluminium & brass

A focused range of premium semi-finished products, sourced from established European mills and supplied to tight tolerances.

Stacked mill-finish aluminium bar ends

Aluminium Rods & Bars

Commercial, free-machining and ecological lead-free alloys, extruded or drawn to close tolerances.

Round · Square · Flat · HexView aluminium →
Cross-section of extruded aluminium profile ends

Aluminium Profiles

Tailor-made extruded profiles for demanding applications, to standard or custom dies.

Standard & bespoke diesView aluminium →
Rolled aluminium coil stock with cross-section detail

Aluminium Rolled

Thin-gauge coil and sheet in 1000–8000 series alloys for a wide range of uses.

Coil & sheet · 6 µm – 3 mmView aluminium →
Cut cross-sections of brass round bar

Brass Rods & Bars

Complex copper-zinc and low-lead / lead free alloys for machining and stamping.

10–80 mm ØView brass →
Assorted cut brass profile extrusion ends in channel, angle, hook and T-section shapes

Brass Profiles

Extensive standard profiles, with custom dies to your requirements.

Angles · Channels · T-sections & moreView brass →
Our European mills

Exclusive UK partnerships

We represent some of Europe's most established independent producers — bringing their quality directly to UK manufacturers.

Behind the supply

Real stock. Real operations.

A look at the material as it actually moves through our stockholding and our mills' operations.

Crated and stacked aluminium bar stock Flat-lay of finished machined aluminium components Aluminium profile cross-sections on a black background Bundled brass rod ends with warehouse racking visible Close detail of brass shavings and swarf Wide view of warehouse racking Wide view of warehouse racking from a different angle

Tell us what you're sourcing.

About AES Metals

More than a supplier.

Established in 1998, supporting UK manufacturing with flexible, reliable sourcing — from stock or on forward orders, direct from the mills.

AES Metals supplies semi-finished aluminium and brass products to the UK market on behalf of leading independent European producers.

We're uniquely placed to solve UK customers' sourcing requirements — combining quality materials with commercial flexibility to make sourcing simpler, more efficient and more dependable. Our reputation has been built on trusted, long-term supply relationships, and we remain the supplier of choice for premium-quality products across a diverse UK customer base.

What we offer

  • Stockholding and call-off supply to support short lead times
  • Forward orders direct from the producer for long-term planning
  • Technical and commercial support throughout
  • Reliable logistics and delivery

Why AES Metals

  • Trusted UK supplier since 1998
  • Strong European mill partnerships
  • Flexible, customer-focused supply
  • Consistent quality and reliable delivery
Sample applications

Trusted across industry

Our materials go into demanding applications across a broad range of UK manufacturing sectors.

AerospaceAutomotiveContainersElectricalElectronicsFoil & packagingKitchenwareHydraulicsPneumaticsMedicalArchitecturalSignageCosmeticsDefenceHeat exchangersPharmaceuticalFoodLightingActuators
Warehouse racking showing stock depthWarehouse racking, alternate angle

Looking for a dependable supply partner?

The range · Aluminium

Aluminium

Premium semi-finished aluminium from established European producers — commercial, free-machining and specialist alloys, in stock or on forward order.

Stacked mill-finish aluminium bar endsCrated and stacked aluminium bar stock
Eural Gnutti S.p.A · Italy

Aluminium Rods & Bars

From the world's largest dedicated bar producer. Commercial, free-machining and ecological lead-free alloys, available extruded or drawn to close tolerances in round, square, flat and hexagon.

2007 · 2011 · 2017A · 2024 · 2033 LF · 2077 LF · 6026 LF · 6061 · 6064A · 6082 · 6262A · 7075⌀6–254 mm (¼″–10″)RoHS · ELV · REACHEN9100:2018 (AS9100D)AUTOMOTIVE · AEROSPACE · DEFENCE · GENERAL ENGINEERING · FOOD · MACHINERY · MEDICAL · MECHANICAL · ELECTRICAL · ELECTRONICS · HYDRAULICS · PNEUMATICS
Cross-section of extruded aluminium profile endsAluminium profile cross-sections on a black background
Eural Gnutti S.p.A · Italy

Aluminium Profiles

Highly technical, high-quality semi-finished profiles — tailor-made to your requirements, with the in-house expertise to deliver standard or bespoke sections.

6005 · 6060 · 6063 · 6026 LF · 6082 · 7003ACTUATORS · HEATSINKS · HYDRAULICS · PNEUMATICS · STRUCTURAL FRAMING · AUTOMOTIVE · TUBES · FOOD · LIGHTING
Rolled aluminium coil stock on the mill floorCurled aluminium sheet offcuts
Slim Aluminium S.p.A · Italy

Aluminium Rolled Products

A wide range of thin-gauge rolled products in 1000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000 and 8000 series alloys, in coil or sheet, across various tempers and widths.

6 µm – 3 mmCOIL · SHEETPACKAGING · ARCHITECTURALAUTOMOTIVEFLEXIBLE PACKAGING · INSULATION · LIQUID PACKAGING · FOOD TRAYS · PHARMACEUTICAL · CAPS & CLOSURES · STUCCO
Specification

Aluminium at a glance

ProductAlloysFormsSize rangeStandards
Rods & Bars2007 · 2011 · 2017A · 2024 · 2033 LF · 2077 LF · 6026 LF · 6061 · 6064A · 6082 · 6262A · 7075Round · Square · Flat · Hexagon⌀6–254 mm (¼″–10″)RoHS · ELV · REACH · EN9100:2018 (AS9100D)
Profiles6005 · 6060 · 6063 · 6026 LF · 6082 · 7003Standard & bespoke sectionsTo customer dieOn request · EN
Rolled1000 · 3000 · 4000 · 5000 · 6000 · 8000 seriesCoil · Sheet6 µm – 3 mmMill certified · EN
From extrusion to part

Material that goes into the things you make

Mill-stamped aluminium bar ends
Extrusion
Raw bar & billet
→
Crated and stacked aluminium bar stock
Stock & Supply
Held stock, ready to call off
→
Flat-lay of finished machined aluminium components
Machined & Formed
By your production

Need a specific alloy or tolerance?

The range · Brass

Brass

High-quality semi-finished brass for UK manufacturers — rods, bars and profiles in a wide range of alloys, from leading European mills.

Cut cross-sections of brass round bar
Metallurgica San Marco · Italy

Brass Rods & Bars

A leading European producer of brass semi-finished products in complex copper-zinc and low-lead / lead free alloys for machining and stamping. Drawn and extruded rounds, squares, hexagons and flat bars.

CW602N · CW603N · CW608N · CW610N · CW611N · CW612N · CW614N · CW617N · CW625N · CW626N · CW509L · CW510L 80ppm · CW510L · CW511L · CW724REN12164 · EN12165 · EN1216710–80 mm
Assorted cut brass profile extrusion ends in channel, angle, hook and T-section shapes
Metallurgica Cidneo · Italy

Brass Profiles

An extensive range of standard extruded profiles, with custom dies designed to meet your specific requirements.

CW617N · CW618N · CW624N · CW623N · CW716R · CW720R · CW721R · CW722RANGLES · CHANNELS · T-SECTIONS & MOREHAND RAILSARCHITECTURAL · DECORATIVEVALVES · FURNITURE · HINGES · STAIR NOSINGS · FLOORING · PADLOCKS
Specification

Brass at a glance

ProductAlloysFormsSize rangeStandards
Rods & BarsCW602N · CW603N · CW608N · CW610N · CW611N · CW612N · CW614N · CW617N · CW625N · CW626N · CW509L · CW510L 80ppm · CW510L · CW511L · CW724RRound · Square · Hexagon · Flat10–80 mmEN12164 / 65 / 67
ProfilesCW617N · CW618N · CW624N · CW623N · CW716R · CW720R · CW721R · CW722RStandard & bespoke sectionsTo customer dieEN12167
From foundry to fitting

Material that goes into the things you make

Stacked brass round bar ends
Foundry
Raw brass stock
→
Extrusion dies with brass profile shapes cut into them
Extrusion
Profile tooling
→
Close-up pile of cut brass profile ends in angle, channel and stepped sections
Semi-finished stock
In furniture, fittings, hardware & more

Sourcing a particular brass section?

Contact

Talk to us about
your sourcing.

Tell us the material, alloy, sizes and quantities you need, and we'll come back with availability, lead times and pricing.

Loose brass shavings
Contact
Charlie Carden
Tel
+44 (0)1256 886 499
Mobile
+44 (0)7912 952 101
Email
charlie@aesmetals.co.uk

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