Laura
Zak.
30 years. Every market. One focus – removing friction from the global metals market through relationships, insight, and execution that others can’t replicate.
The Bridge Between Supply and Demand
“The best outcomes in the metals market come from people who know the market deeply and show up with integrity every time.”
Laura Zak is a global steel industry professional with more than 30 years of experience building markets, leading sales operations, and forging the kind of long-term partnerships that survive market cycles.
Her specialty is extrusions and custom steel shapes – a technically demanding segment where deep product knowledge and trusted supplier relationships are the difference between a deal that closes and one that stalls. Over the course of her career, Laura has led North American commercial operations for global manufacturers including Fiven and the Calvi Network, where she was recognized with the Calvi Network New Achievements Award in 2019.
Today, through Blue Bridge Metals, Laura represents Kamet and Forge Fedriga – acting as a true extension of each company’s sales team in the North American market and beyond. She connects buyers to the right supply and gives manufacturers the market presence they need, without the overhead of building a sales infrastructure from scratch.
She has been a member of the professional communities that define the industry – Women in Manufacturing, Women in Steel, Women in Titanium, and Women in Ceramics – and brings the same commitment to those communities that she brings to every client relationship.
Laura’s approach is straightforward: know the market, earn the trust, execute on the promise.
30 Years of Market Leadership
Founder, Blue Bridge Metals
Founded Blue Bridge Metals to formalize decades of expertise as a dedicated sales representative and sourcing connector in the global steel market. Currently representing Kamet S.r.l. and Forge Fedriga S.r.l. across North America.
Business Development Director
Drove North American revenue growth for Fiven, a global leader in silicon carbide. Expanded market reach, developed key accounts, and led commercial strategy for the North American region, and managed Pittsburgh HQ.
North American Sales Leadership
Led North American commercial operations for the Calvi Network, a global consortium of specialty steel profile producers. Managed multi-million-dollar accounts, trade show programs, and cross-border sales negotiations across US and Canada.
Global Sales & Customer Support
Led North American business development for Amerex, a global hot extruded profile manufacturer. Managed an extensive steel extrusions porfolio of over 100 shapes, set pricing and suitability standards, and managed operations and marketing.
The Values Behind the Business
Credibility Before Everything
Every relationship, conversation, and deal Laura is involved in is built on credibility and follow-through. In a market where introductions are easy and execution is hard, trust is what makes deals close and partnerships last.
Outcomes, Not Activity
Laura measures success by results – not number of conversations, meetings booked, or presentations. The job isn’t done until the deal is closed, the supply is secured, or the market is opened. That’s the standard she holds herself to.
Your Business as Her Own
Whether representing a manufacturer or sourcing for a buyer, Laura approaches every engagement as a true partner – not a transactional intermediary. She represents others as if their business were her own, because that’s the only way she knows how to work.
Industry Awards
Calvi Network New Achievements Award
Recognized for outstanding commercial performance and market development within the Calvi Network’s global manufacturing consortium.
Professional Memberships
Two World Class Steel Suppliers
Blue Bridge Metals currently acts as the dedicated North American representative for two world-class Italian steel suppliers.
Kamet S.r.l.
Italy-based steel profile company offering hot and cold finished, solid and hollow sections, near-net-shape extrusions that reduce scrap and machining costs.
Forge Fedriga S.r.l.
Third-generation Italian open-die forging company producing precision-forged components in specialty duplex and super duplex steels, nickel alloys, and titanium for petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, defense, and offshore applications.
Let’s Talk Steel.
Whether you need supply, a sales partner, or just want to understand how Blue Bridge can help – Laura is the connection.