Internet search engines connect businesses with consumers.
Industry search engine ThomasNet is a comprehensive directory of industrial services and suppliers. Niche suppliers such as metal processing facilities are represented in company profiles, which include information such as services and products provided. Consumers looking for metal processors can use the free search engine to find providers located in Georgia by narrowing results based on physical location.
Instructions
1. Direct your Internet browser to ThomasNet (see Resources).
2. Enter the term "metal processing" in the "Product/Service" field, located in the navigation bar at the top of the page.
3. Select "Georgia" from the states drop-down list next to the "Product/Service" field. Press the "Search" button next to the drop-down list.
4. Select a category from the "Closest Product/Service Category Match" list by clicking on the category.
5. Click on the "Located in Georgia" tab on the results page to display a list of metal processing companies located in Georgia.