Metals

Our Expertise

Future growth begins with the right advisor

You’re probably no stranger to the pressures of market fluctuations, international expansion, regulatory compliance, or the risk of supply chain interruptions. And if you’re not facing these challenges today, you will in the future. We know because we understand your industry, your operational environment, and most importantly, what your metals business needs to prosper.

Our audit, tax, consulting, and M&A advisory professionals serve more than 300 metals clients operating in the United States and internationally. These companies span the distribution chain, from primary metal producers to fabricators across end-user market sectors, such as automotive, construction, machinery and equipment, and medical. Additionally, we’re leaders in helping middle-market metals manufacturers select and implement ERP systems.


Our Offerings

Our audit, tax, and consulting professionals have a deep understanding of the risks, industry trends, and strategies that impact profitable growth in the metals sector. Let us help you with:

Tax planning, compliance, and consulting

Our tax experts take an integrated approach to helping you find your best tax position.
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Tax credits and incentives

Take advantage of tax credits, including opportunities through IRA Section 48x and 48C.
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Audit and assurance

Our experts keep up with current accounting standards and provide year-round compliance guidance.
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M&A and transaction advisory

Our advisors can support any step of the M&A life cycle, including buy- and sell-side due diligence.
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Sustainability & ESG

Our ESG advisors can enhance your overall ESG strategy, framework, and roadmap.
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Cost and margin intelligence

We’ll provide comprehensive inventory, labor, and material studies to strengthen your bottom line.
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Technology consulting

Whether you’re optimizing your current platform or adopting a new one, our IT consultants can help.
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Strategy consulting

We help manufacturers refine their strategic plan, uncovering opportunities to drive profitability.
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Supply chain optimization

Position your organization to outperform competitors with a flexible and responsive supply chain.
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Operations improvement

Our advisors can help improve operational efficiency through process and plant floor optimizations.
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Client Experience

Tailored solutions to move you forward

Turn to us to solve complex issues, formulate strategies, and prepare for change. We provide a valuable, individualized approach to match your unique business needs. As an extension of your team, our team will be by your side to not only tackle today’s needs, but plan for tomorrow’s growth.

Our industry knowledge and depth of services allow us to create customized solutions while remaining committed to our clients’ success. “At the end of the day, helping our clients succeed goes back to Plante Moran’s ‘We Care’ attitude,” says Shane Ferguson, metals practice leader. “An honest approach backed by outstanding service helps our clients’ businesses thrive.”

Our clients say

Plante Moran has been invaluable in establishing our operation in China. They guided us through the labyrinth of rules and registrations that were required to start up our operations. In addition, they provided accounting and administrative services that allowed us to leverage our employees. This allowed us to focus on our customers, and we were able to become profitable in our first year of operations, and put us on track to double our sales in the second year.

John Hoeksema
CFO, Termax Corporation