International Steel Service Center 'Direct Metals' Supplies Galvanized Metal Grating for Tinley Creek Forest Preserve Project


Kennesaw, GA – Direct Metals, an international steel service center with locations in Kennesaw, GA and Waukegan, IL, recently supplied 56 pieces of 2-1/2" x 3/16" 7P4 Press Locked galvanized steel grating as part of the site improvement plans for Tinley Creek Forest Preserve in Cook County, IL. Counter sunk lands were used to mechanically fasten down the grating.



The galvanized metal grating meets ADA requirements and is being used as steel flooring in the construction of the pedestrian bridge located in the Killdeer Wetlands—just outside of Chicago.



Founded in 1996, Direct Metals is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company and a leader in industrial and hard-to-find metal products. Direct Metals carries one of the largest inventories in the nation of perforated metal, bar grating, expanded metal, safety grating, fiberglass grating, architectural metals, handrail components and wire mesh products. The company’s products are available in carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass, bronze, fiberglass or galvanized metal.



Direct Metals offers several processing capabilities, including cutting, shearing, sawing, punching, cut-outs, drilling, welding, slitting, blanking, burning, fabrication and various special finishes. It also provides expedient shipping with in-stock orders shipped by noon the same day. Direct Metals has served customers in the United States and worldwide for 20 years.



To request a quote or place an order, call 1-800-711-4939 or email info@directmetals.com. For an online catalog, visit directmetals.com.



FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

John Hoover / Tom Hoover

Direct Metals Company, LLC

3775 Cobb International Blvd.

Kennesaw, GA 30152-4390

info@directmetals.com

www.directmetals.com

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