What Gregory Industries does

Gregory Industries is a fifth-generation, family-owned American steel products manufacturer founded in 1896 in Canton, Ohio, operating through three integrated divisions: Gregory Highway (roadside safety systems including W-Beam and Thrie-Beam guardrail, end terminals, MASH TL-5 barriers), Gregory Strut (G-STRUT metal framing, G-FORCE pipe hangers, seismic bracing, rooftop supports), and Gregory Fence (C-Post framework, chain link, welded wire and expanded metal security fencing). The company also operates an in-house Continuous Galvanizing line that produces uniform zinc coatings on steel products for internal and external customers, and it performs toll galvanizing services. Underlying technology centers on continuous galvanizing and roll-forming, with proprietary product platforms such as the C-Post open-channel steel fence post (60,000 psi minimum yield steel per ASTM F1043) and the Guardian 5 MASH TL-5 barrier co-developed with ArcelorMittal Global R&D.

The company's business model is hardware-based B2B sales of specification-driven steel products priced on a project/quote basis, distributed through a 3,000+ U.S. distributor network and direct regional field sales representatives serving state departments of transportation, highway contractors, utilities, airports, military installations, correctional facilities, MEP contractors, and large commercial enterprises. Pricing is quote-driven with periodic increases to offset raw material and freight volatility (e.g., September 2021 increases of 10–15% on G-STRUT product lines). Certifications including ISO 9001:2015, MASH TL-3/TL-5, AASHTO M-180/M-181, ASTM F1043, FAA F162, and Buy America compliance are central to qualification on federal-aid highway projects, energy transmission infrastructure, and airport perimeter work. With 250+ employees, four U.S. facilities including a new North Canton headquarters and a planned Athens, Alabama manufacturing plant, and a recent partnership with Hill & Smith Inc. announced October 31, 2025, Gregory is executing a five-year expansion plan to cement its position as the nation's leading manufacturer of highway guardrail and a diversified supplier of galvanized steel infrastructure products.

Gregory's go-to-market combines distributor-led volume with direct enterprise field sales and event-driven demand generation, including platinum sponsorship of the ATSSA Annual Convention and active participation in FENCETECH and Electro Expo. End customers are highly diversified across government transportation agencies, infrastructure contractors, utilities, military, and commercial enterprises, with named engagements spanning California DOT roadside installations (Rim of the World Scenic Byway), Texas WETT energy transmission fencing (Big Spring, Texas), a Fortune 100 corporate campus HVAC/lighting/data infrastructure project, and a global insurance provider's headquarters. The company is led by CEO Matt Gregory under continued family ownership, with no identified private equity, venture capital, or public-market exposure; revenue and financial performance are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Gregory Industries

Legal name

Gregory Industries, Inc.

Website

https://gregorycorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Gregory Industries is a fifth-generation, family-owned U.S. steel manufacturer (founded 1896) producing galvanized highway safety, strut framing, and perimeter security products across three divisions, serving DOTs, contractors, utilities, and commercial enterprises via a 3,000+ distributor network and direct field sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Galvanized Steel Manufacturing for Infrastructure and Safety

NAICS

Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing (331221), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Bridge & Infrastructure Steel Components (IMADACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cold-Formed Steel Framing & Studs (IMADACAF), Protective Coatings, Galvanizing & Metal Finishing for Structural Steel (IMADACAK)

Keywords

• Galvanized steel products
• Highway guardrail systems
• Metal framing channels
• Perimeter security fencing
• Continuous galvanizing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Canton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Highway Safety Products: Sale of guardrail systems, W-Beam and Thrie-Beam products, end terminals (MSKT, FLEAT), and MASH-compliant safety barriers. Primary revenue driver positioning Gregory as the nation's leader in highway guardrail.
2. Steel Fence Products: Sale of C-Post fence framework, chain link fencing, welded wire panels, expanded metal fencing, wood fence brackets, and accessories. Includes Super-C, Heavy C, Standard C, and Thin C post variants.
3. Strut Channel and Support Systems: G-STRUT metal framing channels, G-FORCE pipe hangers, seismic bracing products, rooftop support blocks, threaded rod, and accessories. Products used in MEP, HVAC, and industrial applications.
4. Continuous Galvanizing Services: Contract galvanizing services utilizing the company's continuous galvanizing process for steel products, supporting both internal manufacturing and external customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gregory Industries manufactures galvanized steel products across three integrated divisions: Gregory Highway (W-Beam and Thrie-Beam guardrail, end terminals, MASH-compliant barriers including Guardian 5, and trailer-mounted attenuators), Gregory Strut (G-STRUT metal framing channels, G-FORCE pipe hangers, seismic bracing, and rooftop support systems), and Gregory Fence (C-Post framework, chain link, welded wire, expanded metal, wood, and vinyl fence systems). The company also provides contract continuous galvanizing services for internal and external steel customers.

Product overview

Gregory Industries is a steel products manufacturer with three core divisions: Gregory Highway (roadside safety products), Gregory Strut (modular metal framing systems), and Gregory Fence (perimeter security solutions). The Highway division offers guardrail systems (W-Beam, Thrie-Beam, MGS), end terminals (MSKT, MFLEAT, FLEAT MT), barriers (Guardian 5/G5, Safety Roller Barrier), and the TTMA-200 trailer attenuator. The Strut division provides G-STRUT metal framing channels, G-FORCE hangers, seismic bracing, rooftop supports, threaded rod, and accessories. The Fence division manufactures C-Post framework systems (Thin, Standard, Heavy, Super C), chain link and welded wire fencing, expanded metal security panels, wood and vinyl fence systems, and associated fittings. All products are manufactured in the U.S. using domestically sourced steel with continuous galvanizing for corrosion protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Guardian 5 (G5): All-steel, MASH TL-5 compliant barrier engineered to safely redirect a fully loaded 80,000-lb. tractor-trailer.
• G-STRUT
• G-FORCE
• G-STRUT Seismic
• G-STRUT Rooftop

Products and services

• W-Beam Guardrail Galvanized W-Beam highway guardrail with two-wave side profile designed for straightforward installation and long service life, meeting AASHTO and ASTM specifications for state DOTs and highway contractors.
• Thrie-Beam Guardrail Three-wave profile guardrail designed for areas with bigger containment risks, meeting AASHTO and ASTM specifications for highway safety applications.
• MGS Guardrail System Midwest Guardrail System, a modern W-Beam barrier with 31-inch rail height and 12-inch blockouts engineered for higher center of gravity vehicles and compatible with newer vehicle fleets.
• MSKT End Terminal Energy-absorbing guardrail end terminal designed to safely absorb crash energy and complete highway safety guardrail systems.
• MFLEAT End Terminal Guardrail end terminal for energy absorption and highway safety system completion.
• FLEAT MT End Terminal Guardrail end terminal for energy absorption in MASH-compliant configurations.
• Guardian 5 (G5) Barrier All-steel MASH TL-5 compliant barrier engineered to safely redirect an 80,000-lb. tractor-trailer, developed with ArcelorMittal Global R&D with open-bottom design for drainage and snow removal.
• TTMA-200 Trailer Truck Mounted Attenuator Trailer Truck Mounted Attenuator that passed MASH TL-3 crash testing and is eligible for reimbursement under the Federal-aid Highway Program.
• Safety Roller Barrier (SRB) World's first rolling barrier technology brought to North America by Gregory Industries for preventing fatal accidents and saving lives on roadways.
• G-STRUT Channel Continuous cold-roll-formed steel strut profiles available in standard lengths or manufactured-to-length sizes, with multiple material and finish options for electrical, mechanical, and structural support applications.
• G-FORCE Hangers Pipe hangers and supports for commercial and industrial hanging systems, designed for mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, or fire protection installations.
• G-STRUT Seismic Bracing Seismic bracing components engineered to protect mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems during seismic events.
• G-STRUT Rooftop Support Blocks Rooftop support blocks made from recycled tires and pre-galvanized steel for HVAC systems, solar, roof walkways, gas, electrical conduit, and other rooftop applications.
• Chain Link Fencing System Commercial chain link fencing using C-Post framework with superior strength and corrosion resistance compared to traditional pipe posts.
• Expanded Metal Fence Panel System High-security fencing using perforated and formed steel panels in diamond patterns, providing anti-climb and anti-cut protection for airports, substations, and correctional facilities.
• Welded Wire Fence Panel System Heavy-gauge steel welded wire panels with 1/2" x 3" openings providing anti-cut and anti-climb perimeter security that does not unravel when cut.
• Wood Fence System C-Post metal bracket system for wood fencing that eliminates warped, split, or rotting wood posts while providing steel strength.
• Vinyl Fence System No-dig, no-concrete vinyl fence post system using C-Post vinyl adapters for quick and durable residential and commercial installations.
• C-Post Steel Fence Framework Steel C-channel fence posts in Thin, Standard, Heavy, and Super variants with open-channel design providing greater bending strength and corrosion resistance than round pipe posts; can be mechanically driven without concrete.
• Super C Post Highest strength C-channel fence post with 0.130 or 0.150 wall thickness in 60,000 psi minimum yield steel, providing up to 1,050 lbs beam load and 4 oz. zinc coating per sq. ft.
• Continuous Galvanizing Services In-house continuous galvanizing process providing uniform zinc coating for enhanced durability and corrosion protection, supporting both internal manufacturing and external contract customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Continuous galvanized steel provides greater consistency and performance over batch-dipped alternatives with uniform zinc coating reducing corrosion
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hill & Smith Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 October 2025Partnership announced to enhance roadside safety solutions by integrating Hill & Smith Inc.'s technologies and products with Gregory Industries' guardrail and highway safety products. Collaboration aims to meet increasing demand for innovative safety products and improve roadway safety nationwide. Both companies bring complementary roadside safety capabilities to serve transportation agencies and contractors.
• U.S. Fence & GatecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorU.S. Fence & Gate, a high-security fencing contractor since 1995, specified Gregory Industries' Super-C steel posts for the Texas WETT energy transmission infrastructure project. U.S. Fence & Gate installs Gregory fence products as part of comprehensive perimeter security solutions for critical infrastructure including airports, military installations, and utility providers.
• Fortune 100 Corporate Customer (Distributor Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGregory Strut worked with a Fortune 100 company's project team and distributor partner to develop custom engineered ceiling support systems using G-STRUT metal framing. Project involved dense networks of lighting, HVAC, and data systems for a new corporate headquarters campus, with multiple trades working overhead.
• ArcelorMittal Global R&DcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partnership for the Guardian 5 (G5) barrier - an all-steel, MASH TL-5 compliant barrier engineered to safely redirect 80,000-lb tractor-trailers. The G5 represents a new benchmark for median and roadside protection, offering a safer and more cost-effective alternative to concrete barriers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Trinity Highway Products: Trinity Highway Products, a subsidiary of Arcosa Inc., is one of the largest US manufacturers of highway safety hardware including guardrails, end terminals, and crash cushions — directly competing with Gregory's Highway division across W-Beam, Thrie-Beam, MGS, MSKT, FLEAT, and barrier systems.
• Hill & Smith Holdings: Hill & Smith is a UK-listed infrastructure group specializing in galvanized steel roadside safety barriers, fencing, and structural products. Recently announced a strategic partnership with Gregory to combine complementary roadside-safety technologies, indicating direct product overlap in guardrail and barrier systems.
• Lindsay Corporation: Lindsay Corporation is a US manufacturer of infrastructure and water-management equipment including the Road Zipper movable barrier and transportation safety products. Their Transportation segment directly competes with Gregory across roadside safety hardware and crash-protection systems.
• Valmont Industries: Valmont Industries manufactures infrastructure products including highway lighting and traffic structures, utility poles, and coatings. Overlaps with Gregory in galvanized steel infrastructure components and competes in segments adjacent to guardrail and structural support.
• Ameristar Fence Products: Ameristar Fence Products, an ASSA ABLOY subsidiary, manufactures ornamental and high-security fence systems for commercial, industrial, and residential markets. Directly competes with Gregory's C-Post, welded wire, expanded metal, and architectural fencing portfolios.
• Atkore (Unistrut): Atkore's Unistrut brand is the dominant North American metal framing strut channel system and the closest direct competitor to Gregory's G-STRUT product line across MEP, HVAC, seismic, and rooftop support applications.
• AZZ Inc. AZZ Inc. is the largest independent hot-dip galvanizing and metal coating services provider in North America. Competes directly with Gregory's continuous galvanizing services offering for third-party contract galvanizing work.

Broad incumbents

• Nucor Corporation: Nucor is the largest steel producer in the United States with broad operations across structural steel, joists, decking, and cold-formed products. As a broad incumbent, Nucor supplies raw steel inputs and competes with Gregory across multiple product categories including cold-formed framing and structural components.
• ArcelorMittal: ArcelorMittal is the world's largest steel producer and a critical upstream supplier of steel to Gregory. Their Global R&D division co-developed the Guardian 5 (G5) MASH TL-5 barrier, positioning them as both a supplier and a strategic partner across Gregory's highway safety roadmap.
• Eaton (B-Line): Eaton's B-Line business offers metal framing strut channel, pipe hangers, and support products that compete directly with G-STRUT. Operating within Eaton's broader electrical and industrial portfolio, B-Line is a broad incumbent in the strut framing category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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