PKM Steel Service

What PKM Steel Service does

PKM Steel Service, Inc. is a Salina, Kansas-based structural steel fabricator founded in 1962 by Paul K. Mai and incorporated in its present form in 1988. The company produces heavy and intermediate structural steel for commercial, industrial, aviation, government, sports, institutional, warehouse/distribution, and civic end-uses, with delivered projects ranging from a few hundred tons up to 16,127 tons (Denver International Airport concourses and hangar). Customers include Amazon, FedEx, Walmart, Tesla, Dairy Farmers of America, PSEG, United Airlines, Universal Studios, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas Raiders, Allegiant Stadium, Denver International Airport, and Tinker Air Force Base, typically reached through direct relationships with general contractors such as Nabholz Construction, Heavy Structures, and Dondlinger & Sons Construction.

The company operates from a 290,000 sq. ft. fabrication campus in Salina equipped with 37 overhead cranes at 80-ton lifting capacity, robotic high-definition plasma and oxy cutting, a Peddinghaus 1200 6-Axis Peddibot, CNC cutting/drilling/milling, and Pangborn Wheelabrator surface treatment. Engineering is delivered through SDS2 detailing and Tekla 3D modeling with full design-assist, design-build, and BIM services, supported by preconstruction/value engineering, estimating, and dedicated project management. AISC Building and Intermediate Bridge fabricator certifications, AISC Sophisticated Paint Endorsement SPE-P2, IAS FA-487 accreditation, CWB CSA/W47.1 Division 3, AWS D1.1/D1.5, NACE coating, and multi-jurisdiction Woman Business Enterprise status underpin eligibility for government, bridge, and aviation work.

Revenue is earned on a project-by-project basis via competitive bidding and direct negotiation with general contractors, with a small portfolio of marquee enterprise and government anchors supplemented by a long tail of mid-size jobs. Distribution is entirely direct, and delivery logistics are partly internalized through a sister-company trucking operation, MSS Transport Inc. The business is privately held by the Mai family, led by President Frieda Mai Weis, with no external institutional capital disclosed.

Name

PKM Steel Service

Legal name

PKM Steel Service, Inc.

Website

https://pkmsteel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

PKM Steel Service fabricates heavy and intermediate structural steel for commercial, industrial, aviation, government, sports, warehouse, institutional, and civic construction projects, serving general contractors and marquee end-clients from a 290,000 sq. ft. facility in Salina, Kansas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Steel Fabrication

NAICS

Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312), Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (3312), Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (23812)

SIC

Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Structural Steel Fabrication (IMADACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Steel Plate, Sections & Welded Assemblies (IMADACAD), Bridge & Infrastructure Steel Components (IMADACAL), Steelwork & Fabrication Facilities (Plate/Section Processing, Welding Lines) (IMAJALAH)

Keywords

• Structural steel fabrication
• Heavy structural steel
• Steel erection services
• BIM steel detailing
• Industrial steel construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Salina

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Structural Steel Fabrication: One-time project-based revenue from fabrication and erection of structural steel for commercial, industrial, government, and aviation projects. Revenue is earned through competitive bidding on projects and direct negotiation with general contractors for design-build engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PKM Steel Service fabricates heavy and intermediate structural steel for industrial, commercial, aviation, government, sports venues, and large-scale construction projects. The company provides end-to-end steel services including preconstruction planning, design-assist/design-build with BIM modeling, estimating, steel fabrication in its Salina, Kansas facility, and on-site erection/project management.

Product overview

PKM Steel Service is a steel fabrication services company offering a unified service portfolio centered on structural steel fabrication. The core offering comprises Preconstruction/Value Engineering, Design-Assist/Design-Build/BIM, Estimating, Steel Fabrication, and Project Management services. These services support eight market sectors: Aviation, Civic and Cultural, Commercial, Sporting Venues, Government, Industrial, Institutional, and Warehouse and Distribution construction. Projects range from small-scale buildings to mega-projects exceeding 16,000 tons. The company operates a 290,000 sq. ft. fabrication facility in Salina, Kansas, with advanced CNC equipment, coating capabilities, and in-house erection services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preconstruction Services Early-stage project planning services for general contractors and developers, including feasibility input, scheduling, and coordination before fabrication begins.
• Design-Assist / Design-Build / BIM Services Integrated design services using BIM 3D modeling to coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors, supporting design-assist and design-build delivery models.
• Estimating Services Detailed cost and quantity estimating for structural steel packages on commercial, industrial, aviation, and government construction projects.
• Steel Fabrication Heavy and intermediate structural steel fabrication performed at PKM's Salina, Kansas facility using CNC equipment and robotic plasma cutters to produce beams, columns, and miscellaneous steel for construction projects.
• Project Management / Erection Services On-site project management, steel erection, and installation oversight for fabricated steel packages, delivered to general contractors and project owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered millions of square feet of warehouse and distribution facilities for major corporations including Amazon, FedEx, and Walmart
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MSS Transport Inc.coreOthers · 1 January 1988Sister company operated by the Mai family as a full-service nationwide trucking company providing logistics support for steel delivery.
• Nabholz ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing construction partner with excellent relationship. PKM Steel delivers shop drawings and schedules on time, with strong communication skills and dedication to project schedules.
• Bluescope BuildingscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred partner relationship where PKM Steel provides steel fabrication needs, treating Bluescope well and accommodating their requirements.
• Heavy StructurescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership for bidding projects with limited information. PKM works closely with them throughout projects to avoid change orders.
• Dondlinger & Sons ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrusted construction partner for design-build projects. PKM Steel stands behind commitments with vast knowledge and experience, providing timely quality product.
• UCIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner with detailed shop drawings and steel erection drawings that help field crews be more productive and efficient.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LeJeune Steel Company: Minneapolis-headquartered structural steel fabricator serving upper Midwest commercial, sports, and industrial projects — overlapping geography and customer profile with PKM's Midwest base.
• Hillsdale Fabricators: U.S. structural steel fabricator serving heavy commercial and industrial markets, with comparable tonnage capacity and project-management-driven customer model akin to PKM.
• Canam Steel Corporation: Major North American structural steel fabricator with multiple U.S. plants producing fabricated steel for buildings, bridges, and industrial facilities — directly comparable to PKM in tonnage capacity, AISC certifications, and customer base.
• Koenig Iron Works: Texas-based structural steel fabricator serving commercial, industrial, and institutional projects across the southern U.S., competing for similar megaproject work to PKM with AISC-certified operations.
• Schuff Steel (Dant Clayton / Schuff Steel Services): One of the largest U.S. structural steel fabricators (Phoenix-headquartered, ~1,000+ employees), competing head-to-head with PKM on commercial, industrial, and aviation megaprojects with similar AISC-certified capabilities and design-assist services.
• Cives Steel Company: Large U.S. structural and miscellaneous steel fabricator with plants across the East Coast and Midwest; competes with PKM on commercial, industrial, and institutional projects of comparable scale.
• SteelFab (Steel Fabricators LLC): Multi-plant U.S. structural steel fabricator serving commercial, industrial, healthcare, and institutional markets with similar AISC-certified production capabilities and project-management-driven GTM.
• Ben Hur Steel Co. Midwest- and nationally based structural steel fabricator competing for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects of similar tonnage to PKM, with comparable AISC-certified operations.
• Lexicon (formerly Trinity Steel Fabricators): National structural and miscellaneous steel fabricator serving commercial, industrial, and infrastructure markets, with comparable certifications and megaproject execution capability to PKM.

Broad incumbents

• Nucor Corporation: Largest U.S. steel producer and downstream fabricator through Nucor Buildings Group and Vulcraft/Verco divisions; competes broadly with PKM on steel joists, deck, and fabricated structural products while also supplying PKM's raw steel inputs.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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