Metra North America launches in U.S. and Canada, raises the bar for aluminum extrusion quality, reliability and worth
Extruded Aluminum Company, Profile Custom Extrusions and Metra Canada unite as Metra North America to redefine aluminum extrusion quality, reliability and worth.
'Simply put, we're raising the bar to make our customers' jobs more rewarding and a lot less worrisome,' said Colin Brosmer, President, Metra North America. 'That means providing unequaled value beyond price that comes from being a true partner. A partner who puts customer needs first and does what they say they will to meet them.'
The new Metra-NA.com website also debuts today.
Although a new brand, the three companies comprising Metra North America provide over a century of collective extrusion, fabricating and finishing experience serving customers in multiple building and industrial markets. Experience that's akin to Metra Italy, a world leader in aluminum extrusion.
'Metra North America is a natural part of Metra globally,' said Metra CEO Enrico Zamperdri. 'We share the same customer-first values and the same relentless passion for meticulously crafted products, innovation, problem solving and flexibility.'
As part of Metra globally, Metra North America is a KPS Capital Partners portfolio company. KPS acquired Metra in 2021, with the intent of creating a strong presence across both Europe and North America.
'As Metra North America,' concluded Brosmer, 'we have a robust extruded aluminum platform that will not only help us raise the bar but also help our customers exceed theirs.'
ABOUT METRA NORTH AMERICA: Headquartered in Belding, Michigan, Metra North America is a high quality, customer-focused aluminum extrusion company serving the building and industrial markets. From windows, framing and curtain walls engineered to meet close-fitting tolerances, to meticulously fabricated and beautifully finished HVAC, solar, automotive and railway products, Metra North America is redefining aluminum extrusion quality, reliability and worth. As part of Metra globally, Metra North America is a KPS Capital Partners portfolio company. Learn more at Metra-NA.com.
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