American Timber and Steel Co.

What American Timber and Steel Co. does

American Timber and Steel Co. is a private, founder-owned manufacturer of specialty wood and steel products headquartered in Norwalk, Ohio, with manufacturing operations across three facilities in Norwalk (20 acres), Nacogdoches, Texas (over 60 acres), and Woden, Texas. The company produces pressure-treated Southern Yellow Pine fence posts, agricultural and residential fencing, timber barrier and bollard systems, FHWA/NCHRP 350-compliant steel-backed guardrails, utility poles, marine pilings, bridge and covered bridge timbers, laminated timbers, dimensional lumber, fasteners, and custom metal fabricated and signage products. Core technology centers on in-house pressure treatment using CCA, CA-C, MCA, creosote, and pentachlorophenol preservatives, plus a proprietary turning process for round fence posts that yields improved straightness and reduced bark retention versus traditional peeling, supported by square bundle packaging for uniform drying.

The company serves nine primary verticals: highway/transportation, agriculture, government/DOT, solar field fencing, marine, parks and recreation, bridges and decking, commercial construction, and residential. Distribution combines direct project sales (e.g., supply to the $320M Union County Solar Farm with ACCIONA/Tenaska, National Park Service guardrail installations, and Ohio Department of Transportation projects) with a dealer/reseller network stocking DOT-approved products coast to coast. Revenue is generated through quote-based hardware sales and custom fabrication services, with pricing determined by specification, treatment, size, and volume. Founded in 1983 as Midwest Wood Treating by Jeff Bleile and rebranded in 2007, the company now operates with 130+ employees and is led by President Robert Bleile.

Name

American Timber and Steel Co.

Legal name

American Timber & Steel

Website

https://americantimberandsteel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

American Timber and Steel is a private specialty wood and steel manufacturer producing pressure-treated Southern Yellow Pine fence posts, guardrails, barrier systems, utility poles, bridge timbers, and custom fabrications for highway, agricultural, government/DOT, solar, marine, parks, and commercial customers nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Wood and Steel Product Manufacturing

NAICS

Sawmills and Wood Preservation (32111), Sawmills (321113), Wood Preservation (321114), Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215), Wood Product Manufacturing (321)

SIC

Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400), Sawmills & Planting Mills, General (2421), Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452)

akta.pro primary industry

Treated Wood & Preserved Timber Products (IMADADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wood Remanufacturing (Mouldings, Millwork Blanks, Cut Stock) (IMAMABAI), Sawmilling & Lumber Production (IMADADAA), Planing Mills & Lumber Surfacing (IMAMABAE), Railroad Ties, Poles & Timber Products (IMAMABAJ)

Keywords

• Timber product manufacturing
• Pressure treated lumber
• Fence posts and barriers
• Highway guardrail systems
• Wood and steel fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Norwalk

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Timber Product Sales: Manufacturing and selling of timber products including fencing, barriers, guardrails, poles, pilings, timbers, and lumber. Products are sold through direct sales and dealer network. Revenue generated from product sales with pricing based on size, treatment type, and specifications.
2. Custom Metal Fabrication: Custom design and build of metal and wood items at Norwalk, Ohio facility including custom entrance gates, timber joining brackets, production equipment, and precision testing equipment.
3. Custom Sign Manufacturing: Custom wood and metal signage manufacturing for indoor/outdoor use including CNC routed wood signs and plasma cut steel signs with hand painting and powder coating options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

American Timber and Steel is a specialty manufacturer of pressure-treated wood and steel products operating three facilities in Ohio and Texas. The company produces turned round fence posts, board and rail fencing, FHWA-compliant steel-backed timber guardrails, utility poles, wood pilings, bridge decking timbers, laminated timbers, dimensional lumber, hardware, and custom metal fabrication. Products serve agriculture, highway/transportation, government/DOT, marine, parks/recreation, solar field, commercial, and residential end markets.

Product overview

American Timber and Steel Co. is a diversified specialty wood and steel product manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of fencing, barrier, guardrail, pole, timber, and building material products. The company operates three divisions: Fencing (serving agriculture, ranching, and solar sectors), Engineered Products (serving highway and civil construction with metal fabrications and guardrail systems), and Specialty Sales (serving parks, telecom, vineyards, and covered bridges). Products include turned round fence posts, board and split rail fencing, timber barriers and bollards, FHWA-compliant steel-backed guardrails, utility poles, bridge decking, laminated timbers, and custom metal fabrication services. The company specializes in Southern Yellow Pine treated products and serves diverse industries including agriculture, transportation, government/DOT, marine, parks and recreation, commercial construction, and residential applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Round Fence Posts

Quantifiable outcome

• Products can last up to 50 years with proper treatment for solar field fencing applications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 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 major, core and minor.

• AEUG Union Solar, LLC (ACCIONA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024American Timber and Steel provided field posts for the Union County Solar Farm in Central Ohio, a 325 MW PV solar energy facility. The project represents a $320M investment and creates over 300 local jobs. This is part of a portfolio of solar farms being developed between ACCIONA and Tenaska.
• TenaskamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of solar farm portfolio with ACCIONA. Tenaska is developing solar farms across the U.S. where American Timber and Steel supplies timber products for solar field fencing.
• American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSA)coreOthersIndustry membership organization for traffic safety. American Timber and Steel has been a member since 2011, indicating commitment to safety standards and industry compliance for guardrail products.
• Union Industrial ContractorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContractor partner for Harpersfield Covered Bridge Rehabilitation project in Ashtabula County, Ohio. American Timber and Steel supplied custom sawn, planed, and treated timbers.
• Lathrop CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContractor partner for Maumee Bay State Park Birds Nest Observation Tower project. American Timber and Steel provided Southern Yellow Pine materials for the project.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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