Stephens Pipe & Steel

What Stephens Pipe & Steel does

Stephens Pipe & Steel, LLC is a privately held U.S. manufacturer and wholesale distributor of fencing products, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Russell Springs, Kentucky. The company operates 4 tube mills for round pipe and 5 tube mills for square tubing, alongside 120 chain-link weaving machines deployed across 8 production locations, giving it integrated manufacturing of its core raw inputs. Its product portfolio spans round and square pipe, chain-link fabric, hardware, ornamental steel and aluminum (under the exclusive Centurion Fence Systems sub-brand), custom steel and aluminum gates, PVC fencing (under the exclusive Generations Vinyl sub-brand), kennels, wood products, concrete reinforcement, temporary panels, and miscellaneous accessories such as barb wire.

The company's business model is exclusively B2B wholesale: Stephens Pipe & Steel sells only through 20 branch locations and its dealer/wholesaler/fence-company network, explicitly declining direct-to-consumer sales. A 160-truck delivery fleet supports same/next-day fulfillment across 17 states. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of standardized and custom-fabricated fencing materials, with pricing not publicly disclosed and commercial relationships managed by branch-level managers and technical sales staff specializing in access control products. The firm is independently owned, has no disclosed institutional investors or parent company, and serves primarily residential and commercial fence installation contractors, with secondary reach into specialized infrastructure applications (highways, bridges, sports facilities) that require ASTM-certified, corrosion-resistant materials.

Name

Stephens Pipe & Steel

Legal name

Stephens Pipe & Steel, LLC

Website

https://spsfence.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Stephens Pipe & Steel is a U.S. manufacturer and wholesale distributor of fencing products serving fence contractors, dealers, and wholesalers through 20 branch locations and a 160-truck delivery fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fencing Materials Manufacturing & Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (33121)

SIC

Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317)

akta.pro primary industry

Pipe & Tube Manufacturing (Seamless & Welded OCTG/Line Pipe/Structural Tube) (IMAKABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pipes & Tubing (Metal, Plastic & Composite) (IMADALAC)

Keywords

• Fence materials manufacturing
• Chain link fabric
• Ornamental fence systems
• Fence pipe and tube
• Wholesale fence distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Russell Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fence Materials Manufacturing and Distribution: Stephens Pipe & Steel manufactures and distributes comprehensive fencing products including pipe, chain link fabric, hardware, ornamental fence, gates, PVC, and accessories exclusively through branch locations and dealer/wholesaler networks.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stephens Pipe & Steel manufactures and wholesales fencing materials — including pipe and tube, chain link fabric, ornamental fence systems, vinyl/PVC fencing, gates, hardware, kennel systems, wood, concrete reinforcement, and temporary panels — exclusively through its 20-branch U.S. distribution network and dealer/wholesaler channels. In-house manufacturing spans 4 tube mills, 5 square tube mills, and 120 weaving machines across 8 facilities, supported by a 160-truck delivery fleet.

Product overview

Stephens Pipe & Steel is a manufacturer and distributor of fencing products operating as a single unified product portfolio organized around core fence material categories and exclusive branded sub-lines. The core offering spans pipe and tube (round and square), chain link fabric, and general hardware, complemented by value-added categories including ornamental fencing (Centurion Fence Systems brand), aluminum products, gates (steel and aluminum), PVC fencing (Generations Vinyl brand), kennels, wood products, reinforcement materials, and temporary panels. The company operates manufacturing capabilities (4 tube mills for pipe, 5 for square tube, 120 weaving machines across 8 locations for chain link fabric) alongside 20+ branch locations across the U.S. with a 160-truck delivery fleet. Their product ecosystem centers on the fence installation contractor as the primary customer, providing both standardized materials and custom fabrication services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centurion Fence Systems: Exclusive line of ornamental fence products, including steel and aluminum ornamental fencing, residential and commercial applications.
• Generations Vinyl Fencing

Products and services

• Pipe and Tube Round pipe and tubing forming the framework for chain link fence systems. Available in various ASTM specifications, wall thicknesses, and outside diameter sizes. Produced on 4 tube mills with hot dip galvanized, pre-galvanized, polyester color, and PVC heavy mill coating options; can color-coat or galvanize any size pipe.
• Chain Link Fabric Commercial and residential chain link fabric produced on 120 weaving machines across 8 facilities, ranging from 2 to 20 feet in height. Rolls available in 25, 50 and 100 feet lengths depending on gauge and mesh; mesh options from 3/8 to 2-3/8 inch, with hot-dipped galvanized, pre-galvanized, aluminized, and aluminum coatings.
• Fence Hardware Comprehensive fence hardware department stocked with caps, ties, tension bands, brace bands, hinges, latches, bolts, clamps, rollers, track components, barb wire accessories, and miscellaneous hardware needed to complete fence projects.
• Centurion Fence Systems Exclusive line of ornamental steel and aluminum fence systems for pools, pets, backyards, businesses, government, transportation, public places, and education. Includes Centurion Steel, Centurion Residential, Centurion Plus Block, Centurion Select, and Centurion Aluminum product lines.
• Square Tube Square and rectangular pipe and tubing commonly used for ornamental fence, gates, greenhouses, and OEM projects. Produced on 5 square tube mills in ASTM-compliant wall thicknesses and outside diameters; available in galvanized, black, green, and PVC coatings.
• Access Control Products Growing category of access control products supported by technical sales staff with over 120 years of combined experience, backed by extensive inventory at branch locations and the company's 160-truck delivery fleet.
• Complete Aluminum Chain Link Full-line aluminum chain link system with round, square, and rectangle tubing for framework plus aluminum fabric and fittings. Can be certified for special applications requiring corrosion-resistant materials such as highway or bridge projects.
• Steel Gates Custom-made steel gates including swing gates, cantilever gates, rolling gates, and estate gates. The company takes opening measurements from post to post and calculates specifications for optimal fit and years of dependability.
• Aluminum Gates Custom-made aluminum gates including swing gates, cantilever gates, rolling gates, and estate gates. Same custom fabrication process as the steel gates line.
• Generations Vinyl Fencing Exclusive line of PVC products offering high quality, long-lasting fence with various styles including privacy and picket designs. Features multiple post cap options including flat, New England, Gothic, and ball styles.
• Kennel Products Pre-assembled kennel / panel systems available in Gold, Silver, and Bronze series with varying construction levels. Gold series features vertical and horizontal bracing; Silver series has vertical bracing; Bronze series is laced without bracing. Also includes kennel roofs, shade tops, and accessories.
• Wood Fence Products Wood fence products stocked at select branches, including various wood samples and hardware pieces such as hinges, latches, drop rods, gate springs, strap hinges, T-hinges, and slide bar latches.
• Concrete Reinforcement Products Reinforcement products including 10 and 20 foot rebar, fiberglass rebar, mesh mats, mesh rolls, and pool mesh for various construction and fence installation applications.
• Temporary Panels High quality fabricated temporary fence panels in various sizes, bracing options, and lengths. Suitable for construction sites, crowd control, animal control, and special events. Includes no brace, vertical brace, double brace panels, pedestrian barriers, and associated stands.
• Miscellaneous Products Additional fencing products including barb wire (various gauges and coatings), barbless barb wire, barbed tape, bent pipe, guard rail, windscreen, and tension wire.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CLFMI (Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Stephens Pipe and Steel was elected to the CLFMI Board of Directors for three-year terms beginning in 2026 during the association's Annual Business Meeting. CLFMI is a trade association serving the chain link fence industry, providing technical guidance, education, and industry collaboration.
• Aluminum Fence SupplyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVendor partner providing ornamental fence products through Stephens Pipe & Steel distribution network.
• AmeristarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVendor partner providing architectural ornamental fence products through Stephens Pipe & Steel distribution network.
• AtkoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVendor partner providing fence products through Stephens Pipe & Steel distribution network.
• Ball FabricsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVendor partner providing fence fabric products through Stephens Pipe & Steel distribution network.
• BufftechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVendor partner providing vinyl fence products through Stephens Pipe & Steel distribution network.
• Fortress FencingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVendor partner providing ornamental fence products through Stephens Pipe & Steel distribution network.
• JerithminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVendor partner providing pool fence products through Stephens Pipe & Steel distribution network.
• OmegaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVendor partner providing fence products through Stephens Pipe & Steel distribution network.
• PexcominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVendor partner providing specialty fence products through Stephens Pipe & Steel distribution network.
• PrivacyLinkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVendor partner providing privacy fence products through Stephens Pipe & Steel distribution network.
• TrexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVendor partner providing composite fence products through Stephens Pipe & Steel distribution network.
• Ultra FenceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVendor partner providing fence products through Stephens Pipe & Steel distribution network.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ameristar Fence Products: Ameristar is a major North American manufacturer of ornamental steel and aluminum fence systems and a vendor partner of Stephens. It is comparable as a fence products manufacturer whose ornamental lines compete with Stephens' Centurion Fence Systems in the same contractor channel.
• Pexco: Pexco is a manufacturer of specialty fence, traffic safety, and perimeter security products and a vendor partner of Stephens. It overlaps with Stephens in fence and access control categories serving contractor and infrastructure customers.
• Southwestern Wire: Southwestern Wire manufactures chain link fence fabric and wire products for the fencing industry. It overlaps directly with Stephens' chain link weaving capacity as a competing fabric supplier to fence product distributors.
• Jerith Manufacturing: Jerith is a US manufacturer of aluminum ornamental fencing and a vendor partner of Stephens. It competes in the same aluminum ornamental and pool fence category as Stephens' Centurion Aluminum line.
• Merchants Metals: Merchants Metals is a leading US manufacturer and distributor of residential and commercial fence systems, including chain link fabric, ornamental steel/aluminum, and access control. It directly overlaps Stephens in fence pipe, chain link, and ornamental categories through dealer channels.
• Davis Wire Industries: Davis Wire is a US manufacturer of wire products including chain link fence fabric and galvanized wire. It is comparable to Stephens' chain link weaving operations as an upstream wire/fabric producer supplying the same fence value chain.
• Bufftech (CertainTeed): Bufftech, a CertainTeed brand, is a leading manufacturer of vinyl fence and railing products and a vendor partner of Stephens. It directly competes with Stephens' exclusive Generations Vinyl Fencing line through the same dealer channel.
• Master Halco: Master Halco is the largest wholesale distributor of fence products in North America, operating a similar branch-based distribution model serving fence contractors with chain link, ornamental, vinyl, and access control products. It is the most directly comparable competitor to Stephens' go-to-market and product mix.
• Fortress Fencing Products: Fortress Fencing manufactures ornamental steel and aluminum fence systems and is a vendor partner of Stephens. It competes in the same ornamental category as Stephens' Centurion line through fence contractor channels.

Broad incumbents

• Atkore: Atkore is a publicly traded manufacturer of electrical, mechanical, and safety infrastructure products including steel conduit, pipe, and fence framing — and is both a vendor partner of Stephens and a broader competitor in fence pipe and tube categories across multiple channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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