If you work with wire products such as stainless steel wire, galvanized wire or baling wire, you know how essential supply reliability is. Your process must keep running. A baler or production line cannot simply stop because a spool arrives late or because a supplier unexpectedly reports “out of stock.” Yet this happens regularly, often at the worst possible moment.
That’s why our stock strategy is not built around our own planning, but around the continuity of your process. The principle is simple: you must always have access to the wire you need.
No stress. No risks. No downtime.
Where things often go wrong in practice
Many buyers and planners encounter the same issues. A supplier or producer claims an item is in stock but delivers it later than promised. Ordering from a supplier outside Europe usually means paying upfront, without certainty about the arrival date, without the ability to perform any quality checks, and with additional CBAM obligations. You also often need to purchase large volumes, even if you don’t have the storage capacity.
Meanwhile, your process must continue. You are the one who bears the consequences when material arrives later than planned. These risks could have been prevented earlier in the chain, but they end up entirely on your desk.
Many companies believe their stock strategy is under control, until one delayed delivery or rejected batch puts their entire planning under pressure.
What we do differently at Metalwire
Our stock strategy is designed to remove that uncertainty. We organise far more than simply “keeping stock.”
We purchase ahead for regular customers, so you don’t need to finance large volumes yourself. That means we take the financial risk, not you. You don’t need to tie up capital or reserve storage space. We hold the stock, and you call off within the agreed timeframe whenever you need it.
Because we maintain large physical inventories in the Netherlands, you are not dependent on fluctuating lead times from overseas suppliers. We also spread our sourcing across several leading regions and countries, reducing risks related to delays, transport fluctuations or geopolitical developments.
Quality is another key advantage. Through batch testing and clear quality agreements, you receive the same wire every time, with consistent tolerances and processing behaviour. No surprises. No deviations. No unnecessary risks.
In short: we take responsibility for predictability, so you don’t have to.
What this means for you
The benefits are immediate. You need less internal stock and don’t tie up capital in large purchase volumes, while still having the certainty that material is always available. You can supply your own customers without being dependent on import lead times or the arrival of a container from Asia. You avoid large upfront payments and the uncertainty of a volatile market. And above all: you prevent downtime.
Many customers say our system mainly brings peace of mind. You know what to expect, you know the material is available, and you know the quality is consistent. That allows you to plan with confidence, without emergency scenarios when wire becomes unavailable.
Examples from practice
We see our stock strategy remove problems and create stability for a wide range of companies. Examples include:
A large recycler that uses baling wire daily does not want to pre-finance large volumes or perform its own quality checks. For them, wire is a commodity that must simply work and be available when needed. We hold the stock, test each batch and deliver in line with their production rhythm, without requiring capital or storage space.
A manufacturer of fastening products works with stainless steel wire but does not have the internal capacity to store large bulk shipments. We hold the stock, allowing them to take exactly what they need without extra storage or pre-financing.
A distribution centre of a major German supermarket chain uses our quicklinks in their balers and distributes them to multiple locations. Because they cannot store large volumes themselves, we produce and deliver weekly, ensuring continuous operation.
A manufacturer of industrial hooks used to order directly from Asia, requiring large upfront payments and facing inconsistent quality. We take over this risk by purchasing full containers and delivering from stock, resulting in a more stable and predictable supply chain.
These cases show how we take over risk, storage and financing. You focus on your production and planning — we ensure the right material is available on time.
We make sure your wire is ready when you need it
Whether you operate in recycling, industry, logistics, construction or retail: supply reliability is essential. Our stock strategy is built around that principle — practical, predictable and dependable. You tell us what you need. We ensure it’s ready when your process requires it, without extra risks or unnecessary stock costs.
Do you want certainty in your process?
Get in touch — we’ll show you how straightforward it can be.
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