Westfield Steel Inc.

What Westfield Steel Inc. does

Westfield Steel Inc. is a family-owned steel service center and fabricator headquartered in Westfield, Indiana, founded in 1977 by Fred Prine, James Irwin, and Onie Duffer. The company distributes an extensive inventory of carbon steel products — angles, bars, beams, channels, pipes, plates, rebar, sheets, and tubes — and provides a comprehensive in-house value-added fabrication stack spanning machining, flat processing, welding, cut-to-length processing, forming, stamping, rolling, light steel fabrication, rebar fabrication, and finishing. With three-shift, 24-hour production across three processing facilities (Westfield IN, Terre Haute IN, and Springfield OH), the company supports just-in-time delivery for manufacturers, construction firms, transportation equipment suppliers, mining, agricultural, and defense customers throughout the Midwest and parts of 15 states.

The firm operates a quote-based, sales-led go-to-market combining a phone-driven direct sales team (1.800.622.4984) with website quote requests, supplemented by content marketing through "The Melting Point" blog, LinkedIn, YouTube, email newsletters, and procurement-focused eBooks. Distribution is handled through Westfield Steel Express, a wholly owned trucking subsidiary operating 20 over-the-road tractors (with 48/53-foot, spread-axle, combo, step-deck, and flatbed trailers) that delivers directly to customer sites — a capability the company cites as delivering a 90% on-time success rate with less than 1% of shipments generating complaints. The company also belongs to the North American Steel Alliance (NASA) cooperative, which provides access to more than $9 billion in collective buying power across 120+ member companies and approximately 400 distribution and processing facilities in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Quality credentials include ISO 9001:2015 (certified by ANSI-ASQ-accredited Amtivo), AWS Certified Welding Inspector (#10091461), and Canadian Welding Bureau Letter of Validation (valid through February 17, 2025).

Westfield Steel's revenue model blends one-time spot sales of steel products with project-based fabrication services and freighting income from the Express subsidiary. The company has grown through two strategic acquisitions — Shaw Equipment Company (Terre Haute, 1995) and Remington Steel (Springfield OH, 2016) — and has remained wholly family-controlled throughout. Fritz Prine, son of founder Fred Prine, joined as CFO and acting COO in 2007, became President in October 2013, and assumed the President & CEO role in 2018 following Fred Prine's passing, completing a multi-year succession process that began in 2011.

Name

Westfield Steel Inc.

Legal name

Westfield Steel Inc.

Website

https://westfieldsteel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Westfield Steel Inc. is a family-owned Midwest steel service center and fabricator founded in 1977, distributing carbon steel products and providing in-house value-added fabrication across three Indiana and Ohio facilities for manufacturing, construction, and infrastructure customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Service Center and Fabrication

NAICS

Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (3312)

SIC

Wholesale-Metals Service Centers & Offices (5051)

akta.pro primary industry

Steel Service Centers & Processing (Slitting, Cut-to-Length, Blanking, Leveling) (IMAKABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Steel Products Trading & Service Centers (Flat, Long, Pipe & Tube, Rebar) (IMAKAJAB), Steel Plate, Sections & Welded Assemblies (IMADACAD)

Keywords

• Steel service center
• Carbon steel products
• Structural steel supply
• Steel fabrication services
• Steel processing center

Headquarters

HQ city

Westfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Steel Products Sales: Sale of steel products including angles, bars, beams, channels, pipes, plates, rebar, sheets, and tubes from in-stock inventory
2. Fabrication Services: Value-added fabrication services including cutting, welding, forming, bending, machining, and finishing to deliver production-ready steel
3. Logistics and Delivery: In-house trucking and delivery services through Westfield Steel Express subsidiary for freight and transport services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Westfield Steel is a Midwest steel service center that sells carbon steel products (angles, bars, beams, channels, pipes, plates, rebar, sheets, tubes, and concrete reinforcing mesh) from in-stock inventory, and performs value-added in-house fabrication (machining, flat/laser processing, welding, cut-to-length, forming, stamping, rolling, light steel fabrication, rebar fabrication, finishing) to deliver production-ready steel to manufacturers, construction/infrastructure, defense, transportation, mining, and agriculture customers. The company supplements these offerings with 24/3 shift production and in-house delivery via its wholly-owned trucking subsidiary, Westfield Steel Express.

Product overview

Westfield Steel Inc. is a family-owned Midwest steel supplier founded in 1977, operating as a one-stop shop for steel products and value-added fabrication services. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of steel products including angles, bars, beams, channels, pipes, plates, rebar, sheets, and tubes, complemented by a full suite of value-added services such as machining, flat processing, welding, cutting, forming, rolling, and rebar fabrication. Their wholly-owned trucking subsidiary, Westfield Steel Express, provides dedicated logistics and delivery services. The company serves manufacturing, construction, transportation, mining, and agricultural industries across the Midwest through facilities in Indiana and Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steel Angles Hot-rolled carbon steel L-shaped brackets used for structural frameworks, braces, reinforcements, and corner support in construction and manufacturing applications.
• Steel Bar Hot-rolled and cold-finished carbon steel bars available in flat, round, square, and hexagonal profiles for reinforcement, fabrication, and manufacturing.
• Steel Beams Hot-rolled carbon steel structural beams including I-beams, H-beams, W-beams, T-beams, and C-beams for load-bearing support in buildings, bridges, and infrastructure.
• Steel Channels Hot-rolled carbon steel C-shaped or U-shaped channels providing strength and rigidity for structural frameworks, machinery support, and transportation applications.
• Steel Pipes Heavy-duty industrial steel pipes for fluid transport, structural applications, and construction, enhanced through hot rolling for strength and toughness.
• Steel Plates Flat steel plates in various thicknesses (3/16 inch to 12 inch) for industrial flooring, heavy machinery, construction, and military applications. Includes ASTM A-36, A-514, A-516, A-572, A-588, A-656, and abrasion-resistant grades.
• Steel Rebar Steel reinforcing bars (carbon, epoxy-coated, galvanized, stainless) for concrete and masonry reinforcement, available in standard and custom fabricated assemblies.
• Steel Sheets Hot-rolled, cold-rolled, galvanized, perforated, pickled & oiled, aluminum, and stainless steel sheets for automotive, appliance, construction, and precision fabrication applications.
• Steel Tubes Hollow steel tubing in round, square, and rectangular shapes for structural support, machinery, automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. Includes ASTM A-513, A-500 Grade C, and Type 2 grades.
• Concrete Reinforcing Mesh Welded wire mesh for concrete reinforcement in construction applications, available in ASTM A-706 and A-615 grades.
• Machining and Tooling Services Precision machining services including drilling, notching, beveling, and specialized tooling for custom steel component fabrication, provided in-house at Westfield Steel's processing centers.
• Flat Processing Services Laser cutting and precision flat processing services for steel sheets and plates to exact specifications, delivered as production-ready parts.
• Welding & Assembly Services Certified welding services including AWS CWI inspection (AWS CWI certification #10091461) and assembly of steel components for structural, industrial, and defense applications.
• Cut To Length Processing Precision cutting services for steel pipes, tubes, and bars to specified lengths with minimal waste, delivered as production-ready stock.
• Forming & Stamping Services Steel forming and stamping services for creating custom shapes and components through press brake and stamping operations for industrial customers.
• Rolling Services Steel rolling services for creating curved or cylindrical shapes for structural and industrial applications, supporting custom fabrication requirements.
• Light Steel Fabrication Light fabrication services including drilling, punching, and assembly for smaller steel components and assemblies.
• Rebar Fabrication Custom rebar cutting, bending, forming, and welding services for reinforced concrete projects, delivered to construction specifications.
• Finishing Services Surface finishing services including coating, painting, plating, and galvanization for corrosion protection and enhanced durability.
• Westfield Steel Express (Trucking and Logistics) In-house trucking and logistics subsidiary providing dedicated over-the-road and regional flatbed delivery services with a fleet of 20+ tractors and various trailer types across the Midwest, sold/used in support of steel product delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% success rate exceeding promised delivery dates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• North American Steel Alliance (NASA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember-owner steel cooperative representing more than $9 billion in buying power. NASA facilitates business growth and connections among more than 120 member companies with nearly 400 distribution and processing facilities throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico. Westfield Steel benefits from collective purchasing power and industry network.
• Indiana Fabricators AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization of steel fabricators in Indiana bonded by common business practices and efforts to promote the use of fabricated steel across Indiana's construction projects. Hosts regular meetings and instructional seminars for industry knowledge.
• Indiana Manufacturers AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecond-oldest manufacturers association in the country, founded in 1901. State organization exclusively focused on advocating for manufacturing business climate and job creation. Produces educational publications and hosts industry events.
• Ohio Steel AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPromotes and expands use of structural steel and architectural metal products within Ohio. Hosts regular meetings and events, facilitates industry education, and supports a scholarship program.
• Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical institute and trade association for the precast, prestressed concrete structures industry. Provides technical resources, issues certifications, and develops industry Body of Knowledge for building codes and education programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Olympic Steel: NASDAQ-listed flat-rolled steel service center and metal processor operating multiple processing facilities across the US Midwest. Directly comparable as a regional/mid-size service center offering similar value-added processing (cut-to-length, leveling, machining) plus fabrication, with overlapping customer types in manufacturing and construction.
• Alro Steel: Privately held, family-founded metals service center with broad inventory (steel, aluminum, plastics) and in-house processing (cutting, machining, forming). Closely comparable to Westfield in scale, ownership profile (family-held), regional service center model, and focus on production-ready metal for manufacturers and fabricators in the US Midwest.
• Klein Steel: Northeast US-based metals service center offering carbon steel, stainless, and aluminum products with full processing capabilities. Comparable as a regional service center competing for the same types of manufacturing and fabrication customers with similar quote-based, just-in-time delivery value propositions.
• EMJ (Earle M. Jorgensen): Steel and metals distributor/service center operating across North America, now part of Reliance Steel. Comparable as a service center providing extensive inventory, processing, and fabrication to manufacturing and industrial customers — overlapping with Westfield in product breadth and customer profile.
• Marmon/Keystone: Butler, PA-based subsidiary of Marmon Group (Berkshire Hathaway) operating as a metals service center with broad steel product line and processing capabilities. Comparable as a service center serving manufacturing and industrial customers in the eastern/Midwestern US with similar product breadth and processing services.

Broad incumbents

• Reliance Steel & Aluminum: The largest US metals service center company with a national footprint of more than 300 locations. Broad incumbent competitor offering the same value-added processing, fabrication, and distribution services at significantly greater scale; sets baseline pricing and procurement benchmarks for service centers like Westfield.
• Ryerson Holding: NYSE-listed processor and distributor of carbon steel, stainless, and aluminum with nationwide service center network. Comparable as a broad-line service center competitor for Westfield in manufacturing and construction segments, with deeper capital base and broader geographic reach.
• Worthington Industries: NYSE-listed steel processor with pressure cylinder and steel processing segments. Comparable as a flat-rolled and structural steel processor serving construction and manufacturing; overlaps with Westfield's sheet/plate processing and structural fabrication capabilities.
• Kloeckner Metals: One of the largest independent steel and metals service center groups in North America (and globally), offering a broad product mix and digital commerce platform. Broad incumbent competitor serving manufacturing customers similar to Westfield's, with deeper e-commerce/digital ordering capabilities.

Regional players

• Russel Metals: Canadian-headquartered metals service center group with distribution and processing across Canada and the US. Strong regional competitor serving manufacturing and construction customers; comparable in business model (service center + processing) though primarily North American rather than Midwest-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCj8oRrOT04448ZkVpFUWOBg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/westfield-steel-inc.

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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