From aluminium sheet and plate to tread plate and extrusions, get the right grade cut to size and ready for your next project.
Aluminium Suppliers Newcastle
Since 1997
Why Local Customers Choose Metal Mates
01
Nearly 30 Years in the Hunter
We've been locally owned and operated in Cessnock since 1997, which means our name means something in our community. Customers know who they're dealing with, not just a call centre interstate.
02
Everything Under One Roof
From steel bars and RHS to fencing, roofing, aluminium, welding supplies and custom sheds, we stock the lot. One trip to Metal Mates usually beats chasing five suppliers around town.
03
Staff Who Actually Know Their Steel
Our team answers the phone, tracks down what you need and never says "can't help you." Customers keep telling us it's the knowledgeable service that brings them back every time.
04
Competitive Pricing, No Fuss
We price to compete with the big warehouses, without the runaround. Customers regularly tell us they found better quality for less here than anywhere else they checked around the region.
05
Cutting and Fabrication On Site
Need steel cut to size or fabricated for the job? We handle it onsite, so you're not waiting on an outside contractor or paying extra to get material job-ready quickly.
06
Reliable Delivery Across the Hunter Region
We deliver across Cessnock, Newcastle, the Central Coast, Maitland and beyond, so your materials turn up on time. No more juggling pickups around a job that's already running to schedule.
Newcastle's Trusted Aluminium Supplier Since 1997
Metal Mates is a locally owned aluminium supplier based in Cessnock, NSW, serving Newcastle, the Hunter Valley and the Central Coast since 1997. We stock aluminium sheets, plates, tread plates and extrusions in grades including 6061, 6063 and 5083, cut to length and delivered on our own fleet, with same-day dispatch on stock items and no minimum order.
What We Help With
Metal Mates supplies aluminium for the trades and industries that keep Newcastle building, moving and repairing. Here's who we help most often:
- Transport and fabrication, including trailer, truck and vehicle body building
- Marine work, from boat fittings to harbour and jetty structures
- Construction and building, including door and window framing
- Shopfitting and signage, using tread plate and sheet for shopfronts and kick boards
- Industrial and DIY projects, from toolbox builds to one-off workshop jobs
Reliable Aluminium Supply When Your Project Can't Wait
Metal Mates keeps Newcastle projects moving by stocking a large range of aluminium in our Cessnock warehouse, with anything we don't carry in store within a few days. We provide cut-to-length processing, straight advice on the correct specification for your application, and delivery on our own trucks, which handle loads up to 11 tonnes and lengths to 11.2 metres. Call the team at Metal Mates to talk through your project or request a quote.
Reliable Aluminium Supply When Your Project Can't Wait
Metal Mates keeps Newcastle projects moving by stocking a large range of aluminium in our Cessnock warehouse, with anything we don't carry in store within a few days. We provide cut-to-length processing, straight advice on the correct specification for your application, and delivery on our own trucks, which handle loads up to 11 tonnes and lengths to 11.2 metres. Call the team at Metal Mates to talk through your project or request a quote.
Why Newcastle Chooses Metal Mates for Aluminium Supply
Metal Mates has served builders, fabricators and industrial customers across the Hunter region since 1997, and that history is why Newcastle keeps calling us for aluminium supply. Here's what keeps Newcastle contractors and fabricators coming back to Metal Mates:
- A stock range of sheets, plates, tread plate and extrusions in the thicknesses and grades commercial and industrial jobs need most, shipped same-day off our shelves
- On-site processing including cutting to length, post-finishing coatings and protective wrapping, so materials arrive ready to use and free of scratches or dents
- Flexible order sizes, from a single sheet for a DIY project to bulk aluminium for a commercial build, priced fairly at any scale based on grade, thickness and quantity rather than a bulk-only rate
- Local knowledge of Newcastle's coastal climate, guiding customers to marine-grade alloys for harbour structures and boat fittings and lighter architectural grades for building and door framing
Our Aluminium Supply Services
Metal Mates supplies the full range of aluminium products Newcastle trades and industries need, from sheets and tread plate to extrusions and stainless steel on special order. Our aluminium sheets and plates cover structural, transport and general fabrication work in standard grades including 6061, 6063 and 5083, with 5083 in H116 temper the go-to choice for marine applications because of its corrosion resistance, and 6061 balancing strength with weldability for industrial structures. Aluminium sheet from Metal Mates is lightweight and high strength, easy to machine thanks to its superior malleability, and offers good thermal and electrical conductivity alongside excellent corrosion resistance, and we offer plastic-coated sheet to prevent scratches during handling, storage and transport. Our aluminium tread plate and extrusion range covers:
- Aluminium tread plate, also known as checker plate or diamond plate, for the transport industry, marine, trailers, trucks, offshore work, toolboxes, kick boards, shopfronts and roofing
- Standard extrusions including angles, channels, tubes and flat bar for architectural framing and lightweight fabrication
- Aluminium framing profiles compatible with common building and glazing applications
- Custom extrusion profiles and non-standard lengths coordinated with regional manufacturers and processed at our Cessnock store
Can't find what you need on our shelves? Any other aluminium or stainless steel product can be ordered in, and the team at Metal Mates will talk you through pricing, sizes and delivery so we find a solution that suits your Newcastle project.
How It Works
Ordering steel products from Metal Mates for your Newcastle project is straightforward, and we've kept the process simple so you spend less time chasing materials and more time on the job.
Step 01
Consultation and Quote
Getting a quote from Metal Mates starts with a conversation, by phone, email or in person at our yard. Tell us what your Newcastle project needs, and our team will talk through the right steel products, sizes and finishes for the job, then put together a quote with realistic timeframes. If you're not sure exactly what you need, that's exactly what the team is there for.
Step 02
Order Processing and Preparation
Once you confirm your order, Metal Mates pull the stock, cut it to size where needed, and check it over before it goes out the door. For custom fabrication materials, we'll confirm sizing and finish with you before cutting. Every Newcastle order leaves us properly checked, so there are no surprises when it lands on site.
Step 03
Delivery and Support
Metal Mates arranges delivery to your Newcastle site to suit your build program, and we're happy to help with unloading on larger orders. After delivery, the team's still here if you have questions, need extra material, or want advice on looking after exposed steelwork in Newcastle's coastal air. That's the kind of ongoing support Metal Mates has built its name on since 1997.
Areas We Serve
Metal Mates delivers aluminium supply across Newcastle and the wider Hunter region on our own fleet, reaching industrial, commercial and residential sites alike. Our trucks reach Newcastle job sites and these surrounding areas with aluminium sheets, plate, tread plate and extrusions:
- Newcastle and surrounding suburbs
- Maitland and the lower Hunter
- Cessnock and Kurri Kurri
- Singleton and the upper Hunter Valley
- Muswellbrook
- Port Stephens and Nelson Bay
- Central Coast including Gosford and Wyong
- Lake Macquarie
Not sure if we cover your site? Give the team at Metal Mates a call and we'll confirm delivery to your address
Get Your Aluminium Quote Today
Metal Mates is ready to quote your Newcastle aluminium supply, whether it's one sheet of tread plate for a toolbox or ongoing supply for a commercial build.
Call us, send through your specifications, or drop by our Cessnock warehouse and chat with the team.
What Locals Say About Us
"Staff was friendly and helpful, highly recommend."
Trent Caines
General Steel Supplies,
Cessnock
"Good products, service and prices. Will buy from again."
Andrew Stewart
General Steel Supplies,
Hunter Region
"Fantastic. Helpful, efficient, friendly, knowledgeable. No fuss whatsoever."
Steven Taylor
After Sales Support,
Cessnock
"Good products, service and prices!"
Michael
General Steel Supplies,
Cessnock
"Top service and the most competitive prices I could find! The whole interaction from phone call, purchase and delivery was super easy and efficient."
Sheena Applebee
Delivery Service,
Hunter Region
"This business is your one stop shop!! Friendly, professional, competitive, knowledgeable and overall great to deal with. Have a customer first attitude and will help you with anything metal."
Andrew Wilson
Trade & DIY Advice,
Cessnock
"Pleasantly surprised by the same friendly faces and great service, with a much larger selection and a great selection of seconds."
Donna and Jeff Irwin
Second Grade Steel,
Cessnock
"Excellent service. Big range of seconds. Good prices. Yard blokes are very happy to assist."
Lou and Brenda
Second Grade Steel,
Cessnock
"Good prices and friendly staff."
Michael Collaros
General Steel Supplies,
Cessnock
"Metal Mates are so great to work with. Excellent customer service and quality products!"
Cessnock Glass
Trade Supply,
Hunter Region
FAQ’s about Aluminium Supply in Newcastle
What Aluminium Grades Does Metal Mates Stock in Newcastle?
Metal Mates stocks aluminium sheets, plates and tread plate in the grades Newcastle trades ask for most: 6061, 6063 and 5083.
How Fast Can Metal Mates Deliver Aluminium in Newcastle?
For aluminium we hold in stock, Metal Mates delivers to Newcastle and surrounding suburbs same-day or next-day. If the grade or size you need isn't currently on our shelves, we can usually get it into our Cessnock warehouse and out to your site within a few days.
Does Metal Mates Cut and Process Aluminium to Size?
Yes, Metal Mates cuts aluminium sheets, plates and extrusions to length at our Cessnock facility, and applies post-finishing coatings and protective wrapping so materials arrive scratch and dent free.
Is There a Minimum Order for Aluminium Supply?
No. Metal Mates doesn't enforce a strict minimum order on aluminium supply in Newcastle. We supply a single sheet of tread plate for a DIY toolbox build through to bulk aluminium for an ongoing commercial or industrial contract, and we price both fairly, based on the grade, thickness and quantity you need rather than a blanket bulk-only rate.
What's the Difference Between Aluminium Tread Plate and Checker Plate?
Aluminium tread plate and checker plate are the same product, just different names for the same raised diamond pattern aluminium sheet, sometimes also called diamond plate. Metal Mates stocks it for the transport industry, marine fitouts, trailers, trucks, offshore work, toolboxes, kick boards, shopfronts and roofing, wherever a durable, slip-resistant aluminium surface that shrugs off scratches is needed.