Who Is Ryerson Advanced Processing?
Ryerson Advanced Processing is the contract manufacturing division of Ryerson, purpose-built for manufacturers who need more than raw material.
We take metal parts and assemblies from concept to finished product at scale, combining Ryerson's 70,000 ready-to-ship metals with a continent-wide network of dedicated, multi-process manufacturing locations across North America.
Where other contract manufacturers force your program into a single facility or leave you managing a patchwork of suppliers, Ryerson Advanced Processing aligns material, process, capacity, and geography around the needs of each part. The result is a single trusted partner for fabricated metal parts, from prototype to high-volume production.
Manufacturers today operate in an environment defined by uncertainty when it comes to materials, processes, suppliers, and internal capacity. As parts become more complex and production scales increase, coordinating multiple vendors, quality standards, and delivery schedules introduces risk, variability, and delay.
Ryerson Advanced Processing was created to reduce that uncertainty. Our metal manufacturing model is designed to streamline the supply chain from raw metal to finished, inspection-ready parts so your team can focus on building, not coordinating.
Why Choose Ryerson Advanced Processing?
We specialize in custom manufacturing for OEMs, large and small manufacturers, and industrial fabricators who need a reliable, scalable production partner. Our full suite of in-house capabilities spans every stage of the metal manufacturing process.
Every service is performed in-house, giving us full control over quality, lead times, and delivery, from the first cut to the final inspection.
Preferred Material Access
As part of the Ryerson ecosystem, we have preferred access to 70,000+ premium metals and alloys. This means strong supply continuity, verified material traceability, and dependable sourcing, even for critical or high-volume programs.
Advanced Processing Technology
Our facilities are equipped with advanced CNC machining, multi-axis laser cutting, and precision forming technologies that enable tight tolerances, efficient cycle times, and consistently high-quality surface finishes for fabricated metal parts.
Engineering Partnership
Our engineering team partners with you from RFQ through production, providing design-for-manufacturability guidance that reduces cost, improves efficiency, and maintains performance requirements throughout the manufacturing process.
Continental Scale, Local Accountability
With more than 100 locations across North America, we design the most efficient supply chain to your finished part and manufacture it at the best-fit location for your operation. Shorter lead times, improved supply continuity, and consistent quality, wherever you operate.
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Ryerson
227 W. Monroe St.
Chicago, IL
United States
Phone: 312-292-5000
227 W. Monroe St.
Chicago, IL
United States
Phone: 312-292-5000
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Customer Testimonials
Some of the largest manufacturers across the globe use Ryerson for their metal fabrication and contract manufacturing needs.
Peter M. Nau Sr., President, Hammond Machine
Hammond Machine Works has partnered with Ryerson for decades. Although our processes have evolved in line with continual investment in capital assets, Ryerson has been instrumental in providing Hammond Machine Works with high-quality fabricated parts on a consistent, reliable basis. The attentiveness and determination shown by Ryerson staff have been greatly appreciated and proven beneficial to our operations. For metal materials requirements, as well as first-op fabrication needs, Hammond Machine Works strongly recommends partnering with Ryerson.
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