What Searing Industries does

Searing Industries, Inc. is a family-owned American manufacturer of welded carbon steel tube and pipe, founded in 1985 by Richard Searing with his sons Lee and Jim in the greater Los Angeles area and now headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The company manufactures five core product lines — A500 B/C and A1085 structural tubing (HSS), CSA G40.21 structural tubing for the Canadian market, A500 B/C structural pipe, A513 ornamental and mechanical tubing, and A252 pipe piling — at facilities in Rancho Cucamonga, CA and a 200,000 sq ft state-of-the-art mill in Cheyenne, WY opened in 2014. Production is built around Electric Resistance Welding (ERW) on frequency welders and advanced tube mills, complemented by in-house laser processing, precision cut-to-length (±1/32" tolerance), end finishing/chamfering/deburring, in-line coating, slitting, and toll processing, with finished lengths up to 60 feet and line speeds up to 500 ft/min.

The company operates as a domestic, value-added steel tubing supplier serving distributors, OEMs, and industrial manufacturers across the western United States, Plains, and Midwest — and more recently Canada. End markets span non-residential construction, agricultural equipment, solar racking, fitness equipment, warehouse racking, fencing, automotive, and furniture. Searing's go-to-market is sales-led via a dedicated inside/outside sales organization of ~14 named representatives, supported by an owned trucking fleet that provides same-day delivery around both facilities. The business model is hardware sales of manufactured steel tube with revenue uplifted from value-added processing services; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Strategically, Searing differentiates through domestic manufacturing with broad ASTM/CSA compliance (ISO 9001 dual-facility certified, DFARS-qualified), willingness to take on non-standard specifications competitors decline, 24/7 production scheduling, and a third-generation family ownership narrative emphasizing 100% American ownership. No external investors, parent company, or funding rounds are disclosed, and revenue figures are not publicly available. Active industry memberships (Steel Tube Institute, NASPD, North American Steel Alliance, MSCI, CPTI) extend distribution reach and provide cooperative purchasing leverage.

Name

Searing Industries

Legal name

Searing Industries, Inc.

Website

https://searingindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Searing Industries is a family-owned American manufacturer of welded carbon steel tube and pipe, producing A500/A1085/A513/A252/CSA G40.21 structural and mechanical tubing for distributors, OEMs, and industrial manufacturers across construction, agriculture, solar, automotive, and related industrial end markets from facilities in California and Wyoming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Tube and Pipe Manufacturing

NAICS

Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (33121), Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (331210), Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996)

SIC

Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317), Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling & Finishing Mills (3310), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Pipes & Tubing (Metal, Plastic & Composite) (IMADALAC), Hot Rolling & Primary Mills (Plate, Hot-Rolled Coil/Sheet, Strip) (IMAKABAE)

Keywords

• Welded steel tubing
• Structural steel pipe
• HSS hollow sections
• Steel tube manufacturing
• Pipe piling products

Headquarters

HQ city

Rancho Cucamonga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Steel Tubing and Pipe Product Sales: Searing Industries generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of welded carbon steel tube and pipe products, including structural tubing (A500 B/C, A1085), ornamental and mechanical tubing (A513), structural pipe, and pipe piling (A252). Products are sold directly to distributors, OEMs, and industrial manufacturers with value-added services including cut-to-length, end finishing, coating, and laser processing. Revenue is derived from product volume and processing services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Searing Industries manufactures and sells welded carbon steel tube and pipe products—including A500 B/C, A1085 and CSA G40.21 structural tubing, A500 structural pipe, A513 ornamental and mechanical tubing, and A252 pipe piling—complemented by value-added processing services (cut-to-length, end finishing, in-line coating, laser cutting, toll processing) and dedicated transportation, sold primarily to distributors, OEMs, and industrial manufacturers.

Product overview

Searing Industries is a manufacturer of welded steel tubing and pipe, operating as a single unified product portfolio of steel tube products complemented by value-added manufacturing services. The core product line consists of five distinct steel tubing products: A500 B/C and A1085 Structural Tubing (HSS), CSA G40.21 Structural Tubing for Canadian markets, A500 B/C Structural Pipe, A513 Ornamental and Mechanical Tubing, and A252 Pipe Piling. These products are manufactured at facilities in California and Wyoming. The product portfolio is supported by six service offerings: Cut to Length (precision cutting), End Finishing (chamfering/deburring), In-Line Coating, Laser Capabilities (custom laser cutting), Toll Processing (flat rolled steel processing), and Transportation (dedicated fleet). The company positions itself as a domestic manufacturer emphasizing responsiveness and custom manufacturing capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• A500 B/C and A1085 Structural Tubing High-strength welded carbon steel tube (Hollow Structural Sections) sold as structural members for construction applications, available in round, square and rectangular shapes meeting A500 B/C and A1085 ASTM specifications, up to 60 feet long, and used by steel fabricators, architects, engineers, and building owners in non-residential construction.
• CSA G40.21 Structural Tubing High-strength welded carbon steel tube for construction and structural applications in Canada, manufactured to CSA G40.21 50W and 44W specifications in round, square and rectangular shapes, targeting the Canadian structural market.
• A500 B/C Structural Pipe ASTM A500 Grade B and C Structural Pipe available in standard untested Schedule 10 and Schedule 40 sizes, popular for handrail applications, construction equipment, and agricultural equipment where close tolerances and high performance are required.
• A513 Ornamental and Mechanical Tubing Versatile welded tubing for ornamental and mechanical applications, with ornamental tubing ranging from 1/2 inch to 3 inch square (gauges from .035 to .125 wall) and mechanical rounds from 5/8 inch to 4 inch (wall thickness .035 to .125), serving fitness, automotive, furniture and racking OEMs.
• A252 Pipe Piling ERW pipe piling conforming to ASTM A252 in Grades 2 and 3, specializing in 8.625 inch OD, 10.75 inch OD, and 12.75 inch OD sizes for deep foundation and geotechnical applications, with Caltrans Section 49-2 Class R certification.
• Cut to Length Precision tube cutting service that holds ±1/32 inch tolerance on lengths between 3 and 30 feet, with re-cut machines achieving the same tolerance and cutting up to 1,000 pieces per hour across lengths from 3 to 144 inches.
• End Finishing End finishing and deburring services producing outside/inside chamfers or just inside/outside chamfers, with facing for tubing from 5/8 inch round up to 4 inch round in all wall thicknesses, plus brush deburr line for larger squares and rectangles.
• In-Line Coating Single-source steel pipe and tube manufacturing combined with automated in-line coating, producing finishes durable enough for demanding fabrication and manufacturing requirements such as outdoor fence posts and racking.
• Laser Capabilities Precision in-house laser processing for custom cuts, holes, slots, notches and custom cutouts to finished 20-foot lengths, handling materials from 5/8 inch square up to 10 inch square (up to .375 wall) plus pipe up to 10 inches OD with wall thicknesses up to 1/4 inch.
• Toll Processing Flat rolled steel processing services providing access to Searing's processing technology without capital investment, leveraging in-house trucking fleet for turnaround speed on slitting and related flat-rolled processing.
• Transportation Owned fleet of vehicles providing freight services to ship finished steel products to customers surrounding the California and Wyoming facilities, with dedicated drivers and flexibility for customers who prefer to arrange their own freight.

Quantifiable outcome

• ±1/32" cutting tolerance on lengths from 3' to 30'
• +3 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Steel Tube Institute (STI)coreOthersIndustry association formed in 1930 to promote and market steel tubing through cooperative efforts to improve manufacturing techniques and inform customers about product utility and versatility. Searing Industries is an active member benefiting from information exchange on new products and production techniques.
• NASPD (National Association of Steel Pipe Distributors)coreOthersNational trade association representing the steel pipe and tubular products distribution industry. Searing member companies benefit from professional services, conventions & conferences, seminars & workshops, and industry publications.
• North American Steel Alliance (NASA)coreOthersMember-owned purchasing cooperative serving the metals distribution industry with over 122 independently operated steel service centers throughout the US and Canada. Provides strategic links to highest quality preferred suppliers delivering cost savings and rebates.
• Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI)coreOthersProvides vision and voice to the metals industry along with tools and perspective for business success. Offers programs and services for service centers, producing mills, and affiliate members including knowledge, data, education, industry advocacy, and marketplace facilitation.
• Committee on Pipe and Tube Imports (CPTI)minorOthersTrade association representing pipe and tube producers who purchase steel from integrated manufacturers to make tubular products. Members account for 75% of domestically produced pipe and tube products, working to address import-related trade issues.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Zekelman Industries: Largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America, parent of Atlas Tube, Wheatland Tube, and Bull Moose Tube. Directly competes with Searing in HSS structural tubing (A500/A1085), mechanical tube (A513), and CSA G40.21, with a national footprint and broader product portfolio including standard pipe and conduit.
• Nucor Corporation: Largest US steel producer with a Tube Products division operating multiple facilities producing HSS, mechanical tubing, and pipe piling. Competes with Searing across structural and mechanical tube SKUs and benefits from vertical integration into steelmaking that Searing lacks.
• Steel Dynamics (Structural and Rail Products): Vertically integrated steel producer with a Structural and Rail Products segment that includes steel joists, decking, and fabricated components. Adjacent competitor to Searing for downstream construction applications using HSS.
• United States Steel Corporation: Integrated steel producer with flat-rolled and tubular products divisions, including pipe piling and structural products. Competes with Searing at the upstream steel supply level and in certain downstream pipe piling applications (A252).

Direct peers

• Maruichi American Tube: Japanese-owned manufacturer of ERW HSS and mechanical steel tubing with a California plant (Santa Fe Springs), directly overlapping Searing's structural and ornamental tube offerings and West Coast customer base.
• Vest Inc / Vest Manufacturing: Manufacturer of ERW carbon steel tubing including structural and mechanical tube. Comparable mid-sized competitor to Searing in similar gauge/size ranges serving distributors and OEMs in construction and industrial markets.
• Totten Tubes: Distributor and processor of carbon steel pipe and tube including A500, A513, and CSA G40.21 grades. Overlaps Searing's product line at the distribution/customer side and competes for the same distributor and OEM accounts across the western US.
• Hannibal Industries: Manufacturer of steel tubing and welded steel rack systems, with particular strength in the warehouse storage/racking end-market that Searing identifies as a target segment. Comparable in size and end-market exposure.
• Atlas Tube (Zekelman): North America's largest producer of HSS steel tubing under the A500, A1085, and CSA G40.21 specifications. Most direct direct competitor to Searing's structural tubing product line across size and gauge ranges.
• Wheatland Tube (Zekelman): Manufacturer of standard and structural steel pipe, including Schedule 10/40 and A500 B/C structural pipe that overlaps Searing's A500 B/C Structural Pipe product. Directly competes in fencing, handrail, and agricultural equipment end-markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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