QUALITY AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE STANDARDS

SPECIAL COMMITMENT TO QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE

Leading Edge Metals & Alloys adheres to quality and regulatory compliance standards, statutory regulations, and certifications that pertain not only to the exotic materials we provide but also to our processes, custom machining services, and other aspects of our in-house expertise as well as those that pertain to the relevant industries we serve.

Our team of experts has more than 100 years of combined experience in exotic and refractory metals. We are committed to responsible, quality sourcing and use processes as well as ethical practices that benefit our customers, people, and planet.

We know the exotic and refractory materials industry—and we only work with suppliers who share our commitment to providing high quality at fair prices. Our materials specialists are personally involved in metal selection and inspection, ensuring you receive only materials that meet or exceed your expectations and achieve applicable regulatory compliance standards.

Transparency in the supply chain and environmentally responsible practices are among our core values and benefits we can share with customers. Our systems are cyber-safe, government-approved, and sensitive. All data is handled appropriately and securely with all due responsibility.

OUR QUALITY AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATIONS

Leading Edge Metals & Alloys quality and regulatory compliance certifications include:

ISO9001-2015 + AS9100D – SAE and ISO technical standards for safe engineering and metallurgical

practices. AS9100D standards apply to quality management practices implemented by distributors and suppliers for the aerospace industry. Leading Edge Metals & Alloys is ISO9001:2015 and AS9100D registered.

ITAR Registered (Cage Code 5W9J2)- International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is a set of

regulations administered by the State Department to control access of defense and military-related technologies. This registration ensures these specific types of technology and their associated data, or ITAR data, are securely tracked at all times.

DD2345 JCP Approval – Refers to the “Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement.” Certification

establishes Leading Edge Metals & Alloys eligibility to receive technical data governed, in the U.S., by the Department of Defense.

NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Compliant – Refers to The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) security standards. The focus is to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) anywhere it is stored, transmitted, and processed. Leading Edge Metals & Alloys maintains regulatory compliance with these cybersecurity standards.

ROHS Compliant – Restriction of Hazardous Substances (ROHS) restricts the use of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), hexavalent chromium (CrVI), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) in electrical and electronic products.


WEEE Compliant – Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) addresses the disposal and recycling of electric and electronic equipment.


REACH Compliant – Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) ensures that the production and use of chemical substances and their potential impacts on both human health and the environment are addressed and maintained to code.


DFARS Qualified – Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement (DFARS) ensures that specialty metals are melted in the United States or a qualifying country.

Conflict-Free Minerals

Leading Edge Metals & Alloys, Inc. fully supports responsible minerals sourcing for all specialty metals and alloys. We require that all suppliers disclose the use of minerals that originated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) or an adjoining country in accordance with Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act. LEMA condemns all activities that may finance or benefit illicit traders, human rights abusers, or armed groups in the DRC or surrounding countries.

LEMA is not a publicly traded company and is not subject to the reporting requirements per Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act. However, we assist customers in their efforts to comply with the conflict minerals rules adopted by the SEC.

Why buy from Leading Edge Metals and Alloys?

  • Industry-wide competitive prices
  • Guaranteed customer satisfaction
  • Industry knowledge and experience
  • Same-day shipping for in-stock materials
  • Custom fabrication and finishes

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Product Selection and Purchasing Options

Leading Edge offers a wide range of products in multiple shapes and sizes, even in small quantities. Many are available for immediate shipment from our warehouse. If we don’t have the specialty material you need, there’s a good chance we can find it. With our flexible purchasing options, you can ensure materials are available when they’re needed. Purchasing options include blanket orders, just-in-time delivery, and consignment materials.