Hotline for specialty metals, titanium buyers introduced

Buyers of specialty metals and titanium for use in defense-related applications now can check on domestic product availability through a toll-free hotline developed by the Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) in partnership with U.S. titanium producers.

The number, 1-888-771-1282, connects with an industry expert who can respond to your materials requests. Supplementing the toll-free number, buyers also can visit the specialty metals industry Web site, www.ssina.com. By clicking on the U.S. Specialty Metals and Titanium Buyers Guide for Defense Applications icon, which is displayed prominently on the site's home page, buyers can provide information on materials needs by completing and submitting a simple form. The form then is transmitted to SSINA companies and U.S. titanium producers; companies that intend to quote the order will respond.