Re-Steel Supply

What Re-Steel Supply does

Re-Steel Supply Company, Inc. is a privately held, third-generation family-owned reinforcing steel fabricator and distributor founded in 1973 by James R. Melvin Sr. and headquartered in Eddystone, Pennsylvania. The company fabricates and supplies reinforcing bars (rebar), epoxy-coated bar, stainless steel bar, ChromX high-strength corrosion-resistant bar, welded wire mesh, couplers, anchor bolts, and bar supports for large-scale construction projects including bridges, highways, stadiums, high-rise residential and commercial buildings, marine structures, and water infrastructure across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic United States.

The company operates a vertically integrated production footprint consisting of nine fabrication facilities and two epoxy coating plants (including the CRSI-certified Corrosion Control, Inc. epoxy coating facility in Auburn, NY, with annual capacity exceeding 30,000 tons), supplemented by in-house rebar detailing, estimating, threading and coupling, and continuous spiral production. Equipment capabilities include shear lines, benders, automatic stirrup machines, radius benders, threading machines, and straighten-and-cut machines, with CAD-based detailing on aSa and AutoCAD platforms. The company maintains a delivery fleet of over 150 trailers for direct job-site delivery and holds ASTM, CRSI, and LEED v4 EPD certifications, with documented 98% recycled scrap steel content in uncoated products.

Re-Steel generates revenue primarily through project-based hardware sales of fabricated and stock-length rebar, supplemented by wholesale distribution, epoxy coating services, detailing, and estimating. Pricing is quote-based and negotiated through a regional direct field sales organization covering Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, New England, and West Virginia, with a separate wholesale division (Re-Steel Distribution) targeting truckload buyers and offering next-day delivery. The customer base spans state Departments of Transportation, major metropolitan real estate developers, federal and defense projects, healthcare, sports venues, and utility/water infrastructure, served through relationship-driven sales rather than public marketing channels.

Name

Re-Steel Supply

Legal name

Re-Steel Supply Company, Inc.

Website

https://resteel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Re-Steel Supply is a third-generation, family-owned reinforcing steel fabricator and distributor serving Northeast and Mid-Atlantic infrastructure, commercial, and residential construction projects with rebar, epoxy-coated bar, and stainless steel products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Reinforcing Steel Fabrication and Supply

NAICS

Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (3312)

SIC

Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Rebar Fabrication & Reinforcing Products (IMADACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Masonry Accessories & Reinforcement (Lintels, Ties, Mesh, Rebar) (IMADABAK), Coated & Plated Steel (Galvanized, Galvalume, Tinplate, Electrogalvanized, Color-Coated) (IMAKABAG), Bridge & Infrastructure Steel Components (IMADACAL)

Keywords

• Reinforcing steel fabrication
• Rebar supply
• Epoxy coated rebar
• Construction steel products
• Stainless steel rebar

Headquarters

HQ city

Erie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Rebar Fabrication and Manufacturing: Fabrication and supply of rebar products including reinforcing bars, wire mesh, continuous spirals, anchor bolts, couplers, and bar supports. Products are supplied for large-scale construction projects including bridges, highways, stadiums, and high-rise buildings.
2. Wholesale Distribution: Wholesale division for buying and selling truckload quantities of reinforcing steel. Provides value-added processing and next-day delivery options. Serves as single source provider for reinforcing bar needs in the Northeast.
3. Epoxy Coating Services: Epoxy coating services for rebar through Corrosion Control Inc. (CCI) facility. Protects reinforcing steel bars from corrosive conditions for bridges, parking structures, pavement, marine structures, and repair work.
4. Detailing Services: Rebar detailing and project management services including placement drawings, bar list preparation, and coordination with designers and field personnel.
5. Estimating Services: Reliable and accurate estimates for rebar construction projects based on quantity, size, and dimension requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Re-Steel Supply fabricates and supplies reinforcing steel bars (rebar), welded wire mesh, continuous spirals, anchor bolts, couplers, and bar supports for large-scale construction projects. The company also provides epoxy coating services, rebar detailing, project estimating, and direct delivery to job sites through nine fabrication facilities and two epoxy coating plants across the Northeast USA. Products include standard black rebar, epoxy-coated rebar, stainless steel rebar, and ChromX high-strength corrosion-resistant rebar certified to ASTM standards.

Product overview

Re-Steel Supply Company is a three-generation family-owned rebar fabricator and distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of reinforcing steel products and construction services. The core product portfolio consists of six main product categories: Reinforcing Bars (standard black rebar per ASTM A615/A706), Coated Bar (epoxy-coated rebar for corrosion protection), Stainless Steel Bars, ChromX Bar (high-strength ASTM A1035 corrosion-resistant rebar), Wire Mesh (Welded Wire Fabric), and Accessories (bar supports and couplers). Services include Fabrication (shearing, bending, threading, continuous spirals), Delivery (with over 150 trailers), Detailing (rebar placement drawings), Estimating, and Wholesale Distribution. The company operates six fabrication facilities and one epoxy coating plant (Corrosion Control, Inc.) across the Northeast USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reinforcing Bars Standard black reinforcing bars (rebar) conforming to ASTM A615/A615M and A706/A706M specifications, available in sizes #3 through #18 with threading and coupling options, used to strengthen concrete in large-scale construction projects.
• Coated Bar Epoxy coated reinforcing bars that protect against corrosion from deicing salts and marine environments, applied at the CRSI-certified Corrosion Control, Inc. (CCI) facility, ideal for bridges, parking structures, pavement, and marine structures.
• Stainless Steel Bars Stainless steel reinforcing bar available in multiple grades and sizes, including standard and custom lengths up to 40 feet and coils, offering 100+ year service life for bridges, marine environments, and water treatment facilities.
• ChromX Bar High-strength corrosion resistant rebar (Grade 100) meeting ASTM A1035 specifications, manufactured from recycled scrap steel alloy, designed for highways, bridges, high-rise buildings, and marine environments including seawalls, without requiring additional coating.
• Wire Mesh Welded Wire Fabric (WWF) in black and epoxy coated variants, conforming to ASTM A185 and A497 specifications, in standard 5' x 10' sheets with custom sizes and W/D designations available by special order for reinforced concrete construction.
• Accessories Bar supports (Slab Bolster, Continuous High Chair and variants) in steel wire, plastic, or precast concrete, plus couplers for joining reinforcing bars (#3 to #18) available in stainless steel or epoxy coated with in-house threading capability.
• Delivery Services Direct job site delivery services using a fleet of over 150 trailers and dedicated driving/production teams specializing in loading, unloading, and delivering rebar products to job sites safely and on time.
• Detailing Services Rebar placement drawings and project management using aSa CAD/Microstation and Shear 97/AutoCAD systems; detailers coordinate with designers and field personnel to produce drawings specifying quantity, size, length, and placement of reinforcing bars.
• Estimating Services Reliable and accurate estimates for rebar construction projects using Shear 97 and aSa Estimating Software Systems, providing detailed quotes based on quantity, size, and dimension of materials required.
• Fabrication Services Rebar fabrication with shear lines, benders, automatic stirrup machines, radius benders, threading machines, cranes, and straighten-and-cut machines; produces continuous spirals, threaded and coupled bars from #3 to #18, with bundling and tagging for efficient delivery.
• Wholesale Distribution Wholesale rebar distribution offering stock length reinforcing steel, fabricated rebar, epoxy-coated rebar, stainless and galvanized rebar, wire mesh, and accessories with next-day delivery options targeting Northeast truckload buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% recycled content in fabricated rebar from EAF production route
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Small Business Design CenterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 11 April 2014Website design and development partner chosen for their ability to create an organized, easy to navigate website. They are a small business that works with U.S. manufacturing companies.
• Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI)coreOthersRe-Steel is an active CRSI member and supporter of the efforts of the U.S. Green Building Council and their LEED initiative. CRSI membership provides access to industry standards, certifications, and networking within the reinforcing steel industry.
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)coreOthersRe-Steel supports the USGBC Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) initiative. They have completed manufacturer specific ASTM Certified EPD enabling projects to earn LEED credits.
• Athena Sustainable Materials Institute (ASMI)minorOthersRe-Steel commissioned ASMI to perform Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) that informs the EPD and to produce the EPD Project Report. ASMI worked with Re-Steel and its major suppliers to ensure environmental profile reflects their unique supply chain.
• Contractors Association of Eastern PennsylvaniaminorOthersIndustry trade association membership providing networking and business development opportunities in the Eastern Pennsylvania construction market.
• Associated General Contractors of PennsylvaniaminorOthersTrade association membership for general contractors in Pennsylvania.
• Associated General Contractors of New JerseyminorOthersTrade association membership for general contractors in New Jersey.
• National Association of Tower Erectors (N.A.T.E.)minorOthersIndustry association membership supporting tower industry needs including anchor bolts.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Barnes Rebar & Steel Supply: Barnes Rebar is a regional rebar fabricator and supplier serving the U.S. Northeast/Mid-Atlantic with fabrication, detailing and delivery services. Directly comparable to Re-Steel's core regional fabrication-and-distribution business model, though operating in a more limited geography.
• Alton Steel (part of Optimus Steel / Metallus): Alton Steel produces billet and reinforcing steel bar, serving Midwestern fabricators and projects. Comparable as a rebar producer/mill source but more regional and with limited downstream fabrication footprint relative to Re-Steel.

Direct peers

• Commercial Metals Company (CMC): CMC operates rebar fabrication facilities across the U.S. (including via its acquisition of the former Gerdau and CMC rebar assets) and competes directly with Re-Steel on infrastructure, commercial and high-rise rebar supply, with similar integration into fabrication, epoxy coating and delivery services.
• Insteel Industries: Insteel is a leading manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products, including welded wire mesh (the same ASTM A185/A497 WWF product Re-Steel stocks). It competes with Re-Steel on the mesh portion of the reinforcing steel bill of materials.
• Ambassador Steel Corporation: Ambassador Steel is a national rebar and structural steel fabricator/distributor with multiple fabrication facilities. It is a direct comparable to Re-Steel in offering fabricated rebar, epoxy coating, detailing and delivery services to DOTs and commercial GCs.
• Petersen Steel / Petersen Industries: Petersen Industries is a fabricator of reinforcing steel and related products serving commercial and infrastructure construction, with comparable capabilities in cutting, bending and delivery of rebar and related products.

Broad incumbents

• Nucor Corporation: Nucor is the largest U.S. steel producer and a major manufacturer of rebar through its Vulcraft/Verco and bar mill divisions. It competes with Re-Steel on standard black rebar and increasingly in EAF-route sustainability positioning, though Nucor is a mill rather than a regional fabricator/coater.
• Gerdau Ameristeel (Gerdau Long Steel North America): Gerdau is one of the largest producers of rebar and structural steel in North America, with integrated mills and downstream fabrication. It competes with Re-Steel on the same DOT and infrastructure bid lists, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Steel Technologies / Heidtman Steel Products: Steel Technologies (including Heidtman Steel, from whom Re-Steel acquired its Baltimore facility) is a major processor and distributor of flat-rolled and structural steel, including rebar, with processing/service centers across the U.S. Comparable as a rebar supply chain participant with downstream processing capability.

Others

• CRSI (Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute) — member peers (e.g., ABC Coating, Vulcan Threaded Products): CRSI member companies include a wide range of regional rebar fabricators and epoxy coaters that share Re-Steel's CRSI-certified epoxy coating and ASTM compliance positioning. This is an industry-association/ecosystem comparable rather than a single direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

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Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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