Powers Steel & Wire

What Powers Steel & Wire does

Powers Steel & Wire, Inc. is a Phoenix, Arizona-based steel manufacturer founded around 1970 that designs and fabricates construction-grade steel products for residential, commercial, masonry, and utility-scale solar buyers. Its core product portfolio spans engineered steel lintels (PowerBox, PowerSPAN L2, True Arch, Elliptical, Flat Radius, Cantilever Corner, Brick Veneer, I-Beam, and Steel Tie Beams), structural steel (purlins, box beams, decking, posts, columns), masonry ladder wire, steel carport frames (covered by U.S. Patent No. 9394689), steel canopies, and packaged Steel Garage Kits and Affordable Steel Housing Kits. A proprietary Lintel Calculator supports specifier and contractor quoting workflows.

The company operates two dedicated subsidiaries — Powers Solar Frames, LLC, which serves utility and commercial solar racking customers (including a 6.1 MW Ameren Missouri project won in 2014), and Powers Affordable Housing LLC, which markets the affordable housing kit line starting at approximately $37,000. Manufacturing is concentrated at the Phoenix facility, and the company emphasizes Made-in-USA production, code compliance (City of Los Angeles, Clark County NV, IAPMO Uniform ES, three Florida Product Approvals, Miami-Dade NOA No. 24-0501.01 from 2024, and Timber Products Inspection QAP), and a 50+ year operating history. Revenue is generated through direct sales, a dealer network spanning at least ten states (AZ, CA, NV, NM, TN, TX, MO, KY, CT, FL), a certified installer program, website e-commerce, and a discount "seconds" channel at roughly 50% off list.

Name

Powers Steel & Wire

Legal name

Powers Steel & Wire, Inc.

Website

https://powerssteel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Powers Steel & Wire is a Phoenix, Arizona-based steel fabricator founded around 1970 that manufactures engineered lintels, structural steel, solar frames, and packaged steel housing and garage kits for contractors, builders, solar developers, and DIY buyers via a multi-state dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Construction Components

NAICS

Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing (33231), Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (3312), Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMADACAF

Cold-Formed Steel Framing & Studs

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Structural Steel & Metal Building Products

SECONDARYIMAKABAL

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

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Metals & Mining/Steel Production & Processing

SECONDARYIMADACAC

Steel Joists, Joist Girders & Decking

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Structural Steel & Metal Building Products

SECONDARYIMAKABAG

Coated & Plated Steel (Galvanized, Galvalume, Tinplate, Electrogalvanized, Color-Coated)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Metals & Mining/Steel Production & Processing

Keywords

• Steel lintels
• Steel carport frames
• Steel purlins
• Affordable steel housing kits
• Masonry reinforcement wire

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Steel Construction Products: Powers Steel & Wire manufactures and sells steel construction components including lintels, purlins, beams, posts, decking, and carport frames. Products are sold directly to dealers, contractors, and builders through a dealer network and direct sales. Revenue is generated from one-time product sales with varying order values based on project size.
2. Affordable Housing Kits: Complete steel building kit packages for affordable housing, garages, and structures. Kits include wall panels, roof panels, trusses, posts, and framing components. Starting price $37,000 for standard 40'x32' housing kit.
3. Custom Fabrication Services: Custom sizing and punching available for CEE and ZEE purlins. Custom lengths for box beams. Manufacturing to customer specifications for specialized construction projects.
4. Seconds & Discounted Products: Purlin seconds and discounted products sold at reduced prices (50% off) to public and commercial customers. Includes items with minor imperfections, yard damage, or surface rust.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Powers Steel & Wire manufactures, designs, and installs precision-engineered galvanized steel construction components from its Phoenix, Arizona facility. Core offerings include steel lintels for masonry construction (PowerBox and PowerSPAN L2 product lines), structural steel components (purlins, box beams, decking, columns/posts), steel carport frames with no-weld bolted connections, prefabricated affordable steel housing and garage kits, masonry ladder wire, and solar-ready steel structures. The company sells primarily through a regional dealer network across multiple U.S. states and via direct sales to contractors and builders.

Product overview

Powers Steel & Wire, Inc. is a Phoenix, AZ-based manufacturer of steel construction components proudly made in the U.S.A. for over 50 years. The company operates a single-site manufacturing model at their Phoenix facility. Their product portfolio centers on steel lintels for masonry construction (PowerBox and PowerSPAN L2 product lines) supplemented by specialty lintels (True Arch, Elliptical, Flat Radius, Cantilever Corner, Brick Veneer, I-Beam, Steel Tie Beams), complete affordable steel housing and garage building kits, steel carport frames with solar mounting capabilities, structural steel components (purlins, box beams, columns, posts, decking), and masonry reinforcement (ladder wire). The lintel products feature load calculators and engineering documentation for Florida and Arizona markets, while the housing/carport lines offer panelized construction with bolted connections. The company also operates Powers Solar Frames as a related brand for solar-ready structures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PowerBox: Innovative steel box lintels for masonry construction with large grout openings, Florida and Miami-Dade approved.
• PowerSPAN L2
• PowerSPAN
• Powers Solar Frames
• Powers Affordable Housing

Products and services

• PowerBox Steel Lintels Innovative steel box lintels for masonry construction that create openings up to 40 feet. Lighter than precast alternatives with large grout openings for easier installation. Florida Product Approval Number FL11383 and Miami-Dade NOA for high-velocity hurricane zone compliance. Targeted at masonry contractors and builders in residential and commercial applications.
• PowerSPAN L2 Steel Lintels The #1 steel lintel for architectural block. Lightweight, easy-to-cut leave-in-place form for masonry construction. Florida Product Approval Number FL3119. Available in 2000psi and 3000psi engineering specifications for Arizona and Florida markets.
• Recessed Door Header (RDH) Steel Lintels 5-5/8 inch recessed door header steel lintel for residential and commercial masonry applications. Florida Product Approval Number FL5450.
• True Arch Steel Lintels Steel lintels that act as masonry arch leave-in-place forms, eliminating the need for wood forming. Available in various lengths and radiuses, custom sized to project specifications. Used for achieving classical aesthetic arched openings.
• Elliptical Steel Lintels Steel lintels that create gently arched openings for vehicle bays, windows, and entries. Subtle archways easily formed without wood, acting as leave-in-place forms for masonry construction.
• Flat Radius Steel Lintels Steel lintels for building flowing curves in residential or commercial applications. Lighter and safer to install than precast alternatives. Used for curved corners or window spaces.
• Cantilever Corner Steel Lintels Steel lintels with sides of different lengths; one lintel replaces two, eliminating columns or posts. Available in custom sizes and can be cut on-site for masonry construction projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• $30,000/year labor savings per 100 houses built based on $300/hour wage savings per house with average 10-man mason crew
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 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

One partnership is on record.

• Powers Solar Frames, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated company entity specializing in solar mounting structures and frames. Powers Solar Frames produces solar carport frames, ground mount systems, and related solar racking components. The companies share ownership and engineering expertise, with Powers Solar Frames being the solar-specific product line extension of Powers Steel products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Super Stud Building Products: U.S. manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing components (studs, track, joists, related accessories). Most directly comparable to Powers' Cee/Zee purlins, box beams, decking, and panelized framing system sold into similar construction trades.
• RBI Solar: Manufacturer of solar ground-mount and carport racking systems. Most directly comparable to Powers Solar Frames' ground-mount and carport product lines, including the 5-Panel Ballasted Ground Mount.
• Nuconsteel: Manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products and components. Comparable to Powers' structural steel component portfolio serving similar construction markets.
• Telling Industries: Manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing, structural steel framing, and metal lath products. Comparable to Powers' cold-formed steel framing and structural component portfolio serving commercial and residential contractors.
• IronRidge: Designer and manufacturer of solar mounting hardware for residential and commercial installations. Comparable to Powers Solar Frames' bolted-connection carport and ground-mount racking products.
• Marino\WARE: Producer of steel framing, connectors, and accessories for commercial and residential construction. Direct overlap with Powers' structural steel framing members and cold-formed steel component offerings.
• Aegis Metal Framing: Manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing systems and components for building construction. Comparable product mix to Powers' panelized framing, purlins, and structural components.
• The Steel Network: Supplier of cold-formed steel framing members and connections used in commercial and residential building projects. Comparable to Powers' cold-formed framing, structural components, and connector-style product offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Nucor Corporation: Largest U.S. steel producer and a major downstream manufacturer of joists, deck, cold-formed steel framing, and prefabricated metal building components via Nucor Buildings Group. Operates at vastly greater scale than Powers across multiple adjacent product categories including joists, girders, and steel deck.
• Unirac: Established U.S. solar mounting and racking manufacturer serving residential, commercial, and utility-scale markets. Larger and more diversified than Powers Solar Frames but overlapping in ground-mount and carport racking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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