Metals, Materials & Construction
Financial solutions built for the unique demands of your industry—helping you manage risk, improve cash flow and fund long-term growth.
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Rachel Hermanson
- Group Head – Metals, Materials & Construction
Strategic support from a trusted banking partner
At Fifth Third, our Metals, Materials & Construction (MM&C) services are built on deep relationships and sector-specific expertise. We understand the operational and financial complexities that define industrial businesses, and we deliver financial strategies that align with your goals at every stage of growth.
Our dedicated industry bankers work closely with clients to develop holistic, scalable solutions that address capital needs, manage risk and unlock long-term value. Whether you’re navigating market volatility, expanding operations, or planning for transition, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.
Explore how our Commercial Banking and Corporate and Investment Banking capabilities can support your business.
Industry expertise that drives results
We offer tailored financial solutions for metals, materials and construction companies—helping you manage operational complexity, fund growth and respond to market dynamics. With deep experience across various commodity inputs that fuel the construction industry, our team understands the unique capital demands and regulatory pressures facing cyclical manufacturing and delivers strategies built to sustain in the long term.
Metals
Financing and treasury solutions for metal producers and fabricators mills, metal service centers, downstream processors and oil country tubular goods (OCTG)
- We support mills, processors and downstream businesses with financing and treasury solutions designed for the volatility and capital intensity of the metals market.
- Carbon and stainless steel, specialty alloys, aluminum, copper
- Scrap processors and recyclers focused on sustainability
- Service centers, toll processors and component manufacturers
Materials
Supporting building material suppliers and manufacturers commodity-based manufacturers and suppliers
Our team helps materials companies in the materials sector navigate ESG pressures, regulatory complexity and supply chain challenges with custom financial strategies:
- Chemical manufacturers (commodities, resins, coatings)
- Environmental services (waste management, pest control, water treatment)
- Paper and packaging firms (containers, specialty paper, forest products)
Construction
Custom financing for commercial builders, general contractors and developers building materials, specialty contractors and engineering services
We deliver strategic support and custom financing for companies driving infrastructure and development, helping them optimize working capital and manage supply chain complexity. Our experience in construction investment banking allows us to tailor solutions for capital-intensive projects and long-term growth.
- Building product manufacturers (structural materials, insulation, roofing, windows)
- Engineering and architectural firms
- Specialty contractors (electrical, mechanical, HVAC)
Comprehensive financial & advisory solutions
We offer a full suite of commercial banking solutions that are designed to meet the evolving needs of MM&C companies. Whether you’re managing commodity price swings, funding expansion or navigating regulatory complexity, our solutions are built to scale with your business.
Financing Solutions
- Asset-based lending
- Structured finance
- Loan syndications and leveraged lending
- Equipment finance and leasing
- Capital markets access (loan, bond, equity and tax-exempt/private activity bonds)
- Trade finance and supply chain finance
- Financial risk management (FX, interest rate, commodity derivatives)
Advisory Services
- Strategic advisory and mergers & acquisitions (M&A) support
- Sponsor finance and leveraged transactions
- Risk management strategies tailored to industrial banking and operations
Treasury Management
- Cash management optimization
- Payment processing automation and solutions
- Liquidity management
- Accounts receivable and lockbox solutions
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