Why the Change?
The transformation to tk accelis Materials Plus reflects both a global and North American evolution.
Globally, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is now tk accelis. The new name reflects the company's evolution from a traditional materials distributor into a broader provider of materials, processing, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. The name combines the ideas of acceleration and access, representing a commitment to helping customers move faster, operate more efficiently, and navigate increasingly complex supply chains.
In North America, this transformation also created an opportunity to simplify how we present ourselves to customers. Over time, customers interacted with multiple business names, including thyssenkrupp Materials NA (in Canada only – represented as thyssenkrupp Materials CA, LTD), Copper and Brass Sales, thyssenkrupp Engineered Plastics, and Cobotix. While each business brought valuable expertise and capabilities, customers did not always realize they were part of the same organization or understand the full range of solutions available across our network.
By bringing these businesses together under the tk accelis Materials Plus identity, we're creating a clearer and more connected customer experience. Customers gain a better understanding of who we are, what we offer, and how we can support them across materials, processing, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions.
For years, customers across Canada have known us as thyssenkrupp Materials NA (in Canada only – represented as thyssenkrupp Materials CA, LTD) and, in some cases, Copper and Brass Sales. While our name is changing, our commitment to local service, reliability, and partnership remains unchanged. This transformation strengthens the connection between our Canadian business and the broader capabilities of tk accelis Materials Plus while preserving the relationships and support our customers rely on every day.
What This Means for You
This is a branding change, not an operational change in how we serve our customers.
You will continue working with the same Canadian team, sourcing the same products, and relying on the same expertise, service, and support you trust today.
Your contacts, agreements, products, services, and day-to-day processes remain unchanged.
Our commitment to helping customers solve material supply, processing, and operational challenges remains exactly the same. This transition simply creates a clearer connection between our local Canadian expertise and the broader materials, processing, and supply chain capabilities available through tk accelis Materials Plus.
What to Expect Going Forward
As we roll out the new brand, you will begin to see updates across our websites, communications, and materials. During this transition period, you may see both thyssenkrupp and tk accelis names as we move toward full alignment. This is expected and does not affect your products, services, orders, or support.
One Identity. North American Strength. Local Canadian Service.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Why are you changing your name?
thyssenkrupp Materials Services is rebranding to tk accelis to better represent who we are today and how we support our customers. We are more than a materials provider; we deliver materials, processing, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions.
2. Why are you becoming tk accelis Materials Plus?
For years, customers interacted with our business through multiple names, including Copper and Brass Sales, thyssenkrupp Engineered Plastics, thyssenkrupp Materials NA (in Canada only – represented as thyssenkrupp Materials CA, LTD), and Cobotix.
While each business brought valuable expertise and capabilities, customers did not always have a clear view of the full range of solutions available across our network.
By bringing these businesses together under tk accelis Materials Plus, we are creating one clear identity that makes it easier to understand who we are, what we offer, and how we can support your business across materials, processing, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions.
3. Are you still the same company?
Yes. This is a brand transformation, not a change to the business itself. Our people, expertise, products, services, and customer relationships remain in place. We are the same organization operating under a new brand identity.
4. Is thyssenkrupp going away?
No. thyssenkrupp is not going away.
What changed is that thyssenkrupp Materials Services has rebranded and now operates as tk accelis. The business, people, expertise, and services remain in place.
tk accelis is currently still part of the broader thyssenkrupp organization. The new name reflects the company's evolution into a broader provider of materials, processing, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions while maintaining its strong heritage and foundation.
5. When does the name change take effect?
The tk accelis brand launched on June 10, 2026. While the new brand is effective immediately, some systems, documents, and legal entity updates will transition over time.
6. Can I still use your legacy company names during the transition?
Yes. During the transition period, customers may still use the legacy company names alongside the new tk accelis Materials Plus name. This is expected as we work through the transition, ensuring a smooth shift over time.
You can expect further communication from us around updated email addresses, and for a period of time the new and legacy addresses will work.
7. What happened to Copper and Brass Sales?
Copper and Brass Sales is now part of tk accelis Materials Plus.
The Copper and Brass Sales business, team, products, and expertise remain unchanged. The transition to tk accelis Materials Plus simply brings multiple North American businesses together under one unified identity.
Customers will continue working with the same people and receiving the same products and services they rely on today.
8. What happened to thyssenkrupp Engineered Plastics?
thyssenkrupp Engineered Plastics is now part of tk accelis Materials Plus.
Our engineered plastics expertise, products, fabrication capabilities, technical support, and customer relationships remain unchanged. The new identity creates a stronger connection between our plastics business and the broader capabilities available through tk accelis Materials Plus.
Customers can continue working with the same teams and receiving the same level of support they expect today.
9. What does tk accelis mean?
The name tk accelis combines the concepts of "accelerate" and "access." It reflects our commitment to helping customers move faster, operate more efficiently, and gain reliable access to the materials, services, and supply chain solutions they need to succeed.
The “tk” maintains a connection to our thyssenkrupp heritage while representing the next evolution of our business.
B) What does this mean for us as your customer?
1. How does this benefit me as the customer?
By bringing our businesses together under tk accelis Materials Plus, we are creating a clearer and more connected customer experience.
This gives customers a clearer view of the full range of materials, processing capabilities, technical expertise, and supply chain solutions available across our organization.
This transition makes it easier to understand who we are, what we offer, and how we can support your business, while continuing to provide the same products, services, and people you rely on today.
2. Does this change affect your stability or long-term direction?
This change reflects our continued growth and evolution. Our operations, financial stability, and commitment to customers remain strong, and this transition positions us to serve you even more clearly and consistently going forward.
3. Do I need to take any action?
No immediate action is required. You can continue working with us as you do today. In some cases, we may ask you to update billing, payment, or vendor information later if legal entity or DBA changes affect your records, and we will communicate those steps clearly in advance.
C) Contacts, Operations, and Continuity
1. Will my primary contacts or account managers change?
You will continue working with the same contacts, teams, and locations you know today.
2. Will your phone numbers change?
No. Our phone numbers will remain the same throughout this transition.
3. Will your email address change?
Email addresses will be updated to reflect the new name, however existing addresses will continue to work through the end of 2026.
4. Will your website URL change?
Our North American websites will not be changing. You can find our US metals business through materialsplus.com, our US plastics business through onlineplastics.com and our Canadian metal and plastic business through materialsplus.ca.
5. Will this impact your ability to deliver products or services?
No. Our product offering, operations, supply chain, and teams remain unchanged. You can expect the same reliability, responsiveness, and performance.
6. Will there be any disruption during the transition?
No disruptions are expected. The transition is being carefully managed to ensure continuity across ordering, fulfillment, and customer support.
7. Will this impact your global supply chain or sourcing capabilities?
Our global supply chain, sourcing network, and partnerships remain unchanged.
8. Will warehouse or any locations change?
Our locations will not change.
9. Will there be any disruption to delivery schedules?
Our delivery schedules will remain the same.
D) Systems, Transactions, and Customer Actions
1. Do I need to take any action?
In some cases, yes. Customers may be asked to update internal systems (such as vendor records or payment details) when legal entity or DBA changes occur. Guidance will be provided in advance.
2. How will open orders, invoices, and transactions be handled?
Business will continue as usual. All open orders, invoices, and transactions will be processed without disruption. If we need you to make any changes, we will communicate further with you.
E) Contracts, Legal, and Pricing
1. Do we need to sign new contracts or vendor agreements?
No. Existing agreements remain valid and legally binding.
2. Will existing contracts remain valid under the new name?
Yes. All contractual obligations remain in effect. If any administrative updates are required, we will communicate and support you through the process.
3. Will Terms and Conditions need to be updated?
Only in certain cases. If any updates are required, we will communicate them in advance and work with you through the review process.
4. Will pricing or terms change?
The rebrand does not affect pricing, terms, or agreements.
5. Will open purchase orders (POs) need to be updated?
No. Existing purchase orders do not need to be updated as a result of the rebrand. Any future changes to company name references will be communicated as needed, but no action is required for current POs.
6. Will PO numbers or formats change?
Possibly. If your system requires a new vendor record, you may need to issue new POs. Any changes to PO numbers or formats will depend on your process, and your sales representatives can help support the transition.
7. Who should we contact with PO questions or discrepancies?
Contact your existing sales representative. They remain your primary point of contact and will support you throughout the transition.
8. Will my quotes remain valid?
Yes. Existing quotes remain valid according to the terms, conditions, and expiration dates shown on the quote unless otherwise communicated.
9. Will certifications, quality documents, or compliance documents change?
Existing certifications, quality documents, and compliance records remain valid. As branding transitions over time, some documents may be updated to reflect the new name and visual identity. Any required updates will be communicated proactively.
10. Will your legal entity name change?
Yes, but not right away. Customers may be asked to update internal systems (such as vendor records or payment details) when legal entity or DBA changes occur. Guidance will be provided in advance.
F) Accounts Payable & Billing
1. Do we need to update the company name for payments?
Not at this time. Updates may be required once legal entity, and DBA changes are finalized. We will provide clear instructions and timing when that is to occur.
2. Who do I write checks to or send payments to? Copper and Brass Sales, thyssenkrupp Materials NA, Inc? Another entity?
For now, please continue sending payments to the same legal entity and using the same payment information you use today.
If future administrative updates require changes to company names, payment instructions, remittance information, or related records, we will provide clear communication and coordinate the transition with customers to ensure systems are updated appropriately.
No action is required at this time.
3. Will remit-to names or addresses change?
Updates will be required once legal entity, and DBA changes are finalized. We will provide clear instructions and timing when that is to occur.
4. Will our pricing and contract terms change?
No. There are no changes to pricing, terms, or agreements due to this transition.
G) Brand Clarity and Navigation
1. How do I identify the correct business unit, service, or contact?
There is no change to how you work with us today. You will continue working with the same people and teams you always have. Our US metals business can be found digitally through materialsplus.com, our US plastics business can be found digitally through onlineplastics.com and our Canadian metal and plastic business can be found digitally through materialsplus.ca.
2. Will there be changes to websites, portals, or digital touchpoints?
Our websites and digital channels will be updated over time to reflect the new brand. You can continue using the same websites you use today, including materialsplus.com, onlineplastics.com, and materialsplus.ca.
3. Why do I still see thyssenkrupp on some documents, websites, or communications?
During the transition period, you may see both thyssenkrupp and tk accelis branding across documents, websites, emails, packaging, and communications. This is expected as we update materials over time and does not affect your products, services, agreements, or support.
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