Copper and Brass Sales Marks 95 Years of Continuous Reinvention

Southfield, MI – February 4, 2026 – Copper and Brass Sales, a division of thyssenkrupp Materials NA, is marking its 95th anniversary, marking nearly a century of continuous evolution in the North American metals industry.

Founded in Detroit as a distributor of copper and brass alloys, the company has grown into one of North America’s leading providers of metals and manufacturing solutions, serving customers across the United States and Canada. Over nine and a half decades, Copper and Brass Sales has expanded far beyond traditional distribution to deliver integrated capabilities that support customer performance, reliability, and speed to market.

Today, Copper and Brass Sales supplies a broad range of materials including copper, brass, bronze, aluminum, and stainless steel, while offering advanced processing and manufacturing services such as precision cutting and finishing to complex, fully formed components. These capabilities support customers across diverse industrial markets, including aerospace, defense, electrical and power infrastructure, and general industrial manufacturing.

“You don’t stay relevant for 95 years by standing still,” said Brian Diephuis, CEO of Materials and Manufacturing Services at thyssenkrupp Materials NA. “Real resilience is built by being willing to reinvent the business before you’re forced to, by investing in your people, and by staying relentlessly focused on making your customers better. That’s what’s carried this company through nine and a half decades, and it’s what’s shaping where we’re going next.”

Following its integration into thyssenkrupp Materials NA, Copper and Brass Sales accelerated its evolution from a traditional materials distributor into a solutions-oriented manufacturing partner. Today, the business continues to invest in equipment, systems, and capabilities designed to help customers navigate increasingly complex supply chains and technical requirements.

Throughout its history, adaptability remains a defining characteristic of the organization. By pairing disciplined investment with a culture that encourages accountability and continuous improvement, Copper and Brass Sales has successfully navigated multiple economic cycles while continuing to expand its role in the industrial value chain.

Looking ahead, the company remains focused on deepening customer partnerships, expanding manufacturing and processing capabilities, and strengthening its ability to support customers as materials, technologies, and market demands evolve.

After 95 years, Copper and Brass Sales is not defined by the length of its history, but by its ongoing commitment to reinvention and long-term value creation for the customers and industries it serves.