Own your profile. Own your narrative.
The Aluminum Dispatch indexes 600+ Chinese aluminum suppliers from public records (SAMR + customs + association registries). If you run or work at one, you can claim your profile, correct what's listed, and — when paid tiers launch — unlock a verified badge and enhanced listing.
Why list with us (vs Alibaba)
Alibaba / Made-in-China
- — Pay for visibility (Gold Supplier, paid traffic)
- — Crowded with counterfeiters using your name
- — Buyer trust degraded industry-wide
- — No editorial vetting of claims
The Aluminum Dispatch
- ✓ Buyers arrive having read our editorial
- ✓ Counterfeits flagged in the fraud library
- ✓ Verified Badge carries real vetting signal
- ✓ Rankings based on data, not ad spend
Four tiers. No pay-to-rank.
Free Claim
Private beta- ✓Claim ownership of your public profile
- ✓Correct factual data (capacity, address, certifications)
- ✓Upload current MTC / SGS documents
- ✓Email notifications when buyers view your profile
Verified Badge
Planned- ✓Everything in Free Claim
- ✓Verified badge on profile + rankings
- ✓Third-party MTC + ISO + SAMR verification
- ✓Buyer-facing trust indicator
- ✓Priority in same-Trust-Score tie-breaks
Enhanced Profile
Planned- ✓Everything in Verified
- ✓Factory photos + videos
- ✓Production line specs
- ✓Direct contact form (your team, not a middleman)
- ✓Analytics dashboard
Sponsored Case Study
Planned- ✓Labeled 'Sponsored' editorial case study
- ✓Featured in relevant playbooks (with Sponsored tag)
- ✓Buyer quotes + project photos
- ✓6-month syndication to LinkedIn + newsletter
Important: No amount of money buys a position on a ranking, a higher Trust Score, or removal of a fraud case filed against your mill. Rankings are data-driven. Sponsored content is always labeled.
How to claim (preview)
- 01Today
Email us with your mill name, SAMR USCI, 2-3 recent MTCs. We flag your profile as 'Claim requested' and hold a record.
- 02When self-serve launches
Free Claim tier opens broadly. You get a login, self-serve profile management, analytics.
- 03Optional
Upgrade to Verified / Enhanced / Sponsored Case Study — paid, clearly labeled, does not affect rankings.