Alro is now stocking 7050 aluminum plate with temper T7451. This aluminum alloy is one of the hardest, toughest, and most durable aluminum alloys available. It offers superior through-hardened thickness and high resistance to stress corrosion cracking. Primarily designed for aerospace applications, this alloy is also used in the military and mobile equipment markets, among others. 

Alro stocks 1" through 6" plate in 7050-T7451, includes ultrasonic testing per AMS 2154 and ASTM B594, AMS 4050.

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Alro Plastics is a stocking distributor for TecaPEEK® UD Blue. This Ultra Detectable (UD) PEEK plastic is designed specifically for high temperature applications in the food industry. It is detectable by all three of the food product inspection technologies used in the food industry: Optical, metal, and X-ray detectability.

Alro Plastics stocks TecaPEEK® UD Blue in round rod in 1/2" to 4" diameter and 1/4" to 2" thick sheet.

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Alro Stocking PM M4 Tool Steel

Alro is now a supplier of PM M4 high-speed tool steel. PM M4 is a high-performing tool steel made via the Powder Metallurgy process, which creates a highly refined microstructure noted for its uniform distribution of carbides. The resulting steel is ideally suited for heavy-duty cold-work applications.

PM M4 is available in 1/2" to 12" diameter rounds, and 1/2" to 3" thick plate. Material is provided decarb-free and oversized to finish at the nominal dimensions.

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Alro 2025 Summer Intern Program

As our 2025 Summer Internship concludes, we offer our sincere appreciation and gratitude to the 29 interns representing 19 locations and the mentors who worked with them. Your dedication, curiosity, and enthusiasm brought fresh energy and ideas to our teams, and we are truly impressed by the impact each of you made in such a short time. 

Al Glick Youth Football Camp

The 6th annual Al Glick Youth Football Camp took place Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Jackson High School's Withington Stadium on Dungy Field and the Al Glick Athletic Center. 200 Jackson County students from area schools took part in the one-day event.  Attendees of all skill levels participated in numerous football training activities and worked together throughout the day. University of Michigan football players and high school coaches from across Michigan shared their knowledge and passion for the game. 

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