Strip Steel

What Strip Steel does

Stripsteel is a privately-held Mexican steel processor and manufacturer founded in 2009, headquartered in Coronango, Puebla, with a solar manufacturing facility in Tlaxcala. The company operates two business divisions — Industrial and Solar PV — serving B2B customers across the photovoltaic, metalworking, automotive, HVAC, appliance, and construction sectors via direct sales with quote-based project pricing and complimentary technical consulting.

The Industrial division produces coated steel sheets (hot-dip galvanized to ASTM A653, aluminized to ASTM A463, and proprietary Mg-Zn-Al ternary alloy coated), Polín Montén roll-formed structural profiles, and value-added processing services including longitudinal slitting (widths 100–1600mm, thicknesses 0.50–2.60mm) and transverse blanking. The Solar division, marketed under the Stripsteel Solar sub-brand, manufactures fixed ground-mount structures — the SST-UNO-170 and SST-UNO-220 monoposts — engineered for wind speeds up to 170 km/h and 220 km/h respectively, with Mg-Al-Zn alloy coated steel (ZM310/ZM620 coatings) and up to 25-year corrosion warranties. SST-UNO-220 holds international certifications from DIBt (Germany), RISE (Sweden), and CSTB (France), plus CFE structural compliance. Company-website language indicates the high-end Zn+Al+Mg coated steel substrate is sourced from European mills, suggesting Stripsteel's differentiation rests on local value-added processing, structural engineering, and certification-bearing assembly rather than primary metallurgy.

Stripsteel monetizes via one-time hardware sales of coated steel and solar structures, priced per project rather than via published rates. GTM is sales-led, leveraging central Mexico proximity to compete on 4-week delivery versus longer interoceanic import lead times. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (LRQA, UKAS-accredited) and is a member of CANACINTRA, ASOLMEX, and AMIF. Named enterprise customers on the public logo wall include LG, Mabe, Magna Autotek, and Greif alongside numerous Mexican solar PV integrators and industrial manufacturers.

Name

Strip Steel

Legal name

Stripsteel

Website

https://stripsteel.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stripsteel is a privately-held Mexican steel processor operating Industrial and Solar PV divisions that produce coated steel sheets, roll-formed profiles, and certified ground-mount solar structures for B2B customers across solar, automotive, HVAC, appliance, and construction sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coated Steel Products and Solar Mounting Structures

NAICS

Rolling and Drawing of Purchased Steel (33122), Custom Roll Forming (332114), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling & Finishing Mills (3310), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAKABAL

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

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

SECONDARYIMAKABAG

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

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

SECONDARYIMADAFAB

Metal Roofing Systems

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Roofing Materials & Systems

SECONDARYIMAFAMAE

Sheet Metal & Flashing Works (Gutters, Copings, Edge Metal, Downspouts)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Building Envelope & Exterior Works (Roofing, Facades, Glazing)

Keywords

• Coated steel sheets
• Solar mounting structures
• Galvanized steel products
• Metal coil processing
• Photovoltaic mounting systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Puebla

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Steel Products: Sale of coated steel products including galvanized steel sheets, aluminized steel sheets, Mg-Zn-Al alloy coated steel sheets, and roll-formed profiles (Polín Montén, custom profiles). One-time transaction-based sales of physical steel products.
2. Solar Structures: Manufacture and sale of fixed ground-mount solar structures (SST-UNO-170 and SST-UNO-220 monopoles) and components for photovoltaic projects. Includes custom fabrication and design services for solar projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Strip Steel manufactures and sells coated flat-rolled steel products (hot-dip galvanized, aluminized, and Mg-Zn-Al ternary alloy-coated steel sheets) plus roll-formed profiles (Montén purlins) under its Industrial division, alongside fixed-tilt photovoltaic mounting structures (Monoposte SST-UNO-170 and SST-UNO-220 monoposts) under its Stripsteel Solar division. The company also offers coil-processing services—longitudinal slitting (100-1600mm widths, 0.50-2.60mm thickness), transverse blank cutting, and custom profile rolling—delivered primarily to industrial, automotive, HVAC, construction, appliance, and solar PV customers in Mexico.

Product overview

Strip Steel operates two main divisions: Industrial and Solar PV. The Industrial division offers a portfolio of coated steel sheet products including Galvanized Steel (zinc-coated), Mg-Zn-Al Alloy Steel (ternary alloy coating), and Aluminized Steel, along with Monten Purlins and profile rolling services. The company also provides slitting and blanking processing services. The Solar division manufactures fixed ground-mount structures (SST-UNO-170 and SST-UNO-220 monoposts) for photovoltaic modules, made with corrosion-resistant Mg-Al-Zn alloy steel and backed by up to 25-year warranties. All products comply with international standards including ASTM and EN.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stripsteel Solar: Division dedicated to designing and manufacturing fixed structures and components for photovoltaic projects, including monoposts SST-UNO-170 and SST-UNO-220, compatible with multiple solar modules with up to 25-year corrosion protection warranty.

Products and services

• Lámina de Acero Galvanizado (Galvanized Steel Sheet) Hot-dip galvanized steel sheet coated with 100% zinc to prevent corrosion, complying with ASTM A653 Commercial Quality and Grade 37 standards. Sold as flat-rolled coils/sheets to industrial manufacturers for downstream fabrication.
• Lámina de Acero con Aleación Mg-Zn-Al (Mg-Zn-Al Alloy Steel Sheet) Steel sheet coated with a ternary alloy of zinc (Zn), magnesium (Mg), and aluminum (Al) providing superior corrosion resistance compared to traditional galvanized steel. For demanding industrial and solar-structure applications.
• Lámina de Acero Aluminizada (Aluminized Steel Sheet) Steel sheet coated on both sides with 5-11% aluminum-silicon alloy applied via continuous hot-dip process, complying with ASTM A463 T1-40 standards. For heat- and corrosion-exposed industrial applications.
• Polín Montén (Monten Purlin) U- or C-shaped structural steel profile for roofs and walls of industrial buildings, warehouses, commercial centers, and agricultural structures. Compliant with ASTM or EN Grade 33 standards.
• Rolado de Perfiles (Profile Rolling Service) Industrial metal-profile rolling service that bends or curves steel profiles using controlled rollers. Used by construction, automotive, metalworking, photovoltaic, and telecommunications customers for custom-curved sections.
• Corte Longitudinal (Slitter Line Service) Longitudinal cutting of steel coils into strips of specified widths (100-1600mm) and thicknesses (0.50-2.60mm) at 40-120 m/min. Service line is part of the stripsteel.com.mx Coil Center.
• Corte Transversal (Blanks / Cut-to-Length Service) Transverse cutting of steel coils—leveling, cutting to specified length, and stacking into manageable flat rectangular sheets. Service line is part of the stripsteel.com.mx Coil Center.
• Monoposte SST-UNO-170 (Fixed Ground-Mount Solar Structure, 170 km/h) Fixed ground-mount solar structure designed for wind speeds up to 170 km/h, manufactured 100% in Mexico with Mg-Al-Zn alloy coating for high corrosion resistance. Used in utility-scale and commercial photovoltaic projects.
• Monoposte SST-UNO-220 (Fixed Ground-Mount Solar Structure, 220 km/h) Fixed ground-mount solar structure designed for wind speeds up to 220 km/h, with 20-year manufacturing-defect warranty and 15-year corrosion warranty. Certified by DIBt, RISE, and CSTB for international project acceptance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Corrosion resistance at least 3 times greater than conventional galvanized steel
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• CANACINTRAminorOthersMembership in the National Chamber of Manufacturing Industry (Cámara Nacional de la Industria de Transformación), providing industry representation and networking within the Mexican manufacturing sector.
• ASOLMEXminorOthersMembership in the Mexican Association of Solar Energy (Asociación Solar de México), connecting with the renewable energy and solar photovoltaic industry ecosystem in Mexico.
• AMIFminorOthersMembership in the Photovoltaic Industry Association (Asociación de la Industria Fotovoltaica), participation in the Mexican solar photovoltaic industry association for sector representation and development.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Grupo Acerero: Mexican steel service center and processor offering slitting, cut-to-length, and coated steel distribution. Directly comparable in service center business model and Mexican B2B customer focus.
• Deacero: One of Mexico's largest steel producers, manufacturing rod, wire, and steel products for industrial and construction markets. Closely comparable in Mexican steel manufacturing scale and downstream industrial customer base.
• STi Norland: Spanish solar tracker and fixed structure manufacturer with international presence, including Latin America. Directly competes with Stripsteel Solar in fixed ground-mount structures for utility-scale photovoltaic projects.
• Solar Steel (Gonvarri Solar): Spanish-based manufacturer of fixed-tilt and solar tracking structures with global reach. Direct competitor in the solar mounting structures segment where Stripsteel Solar competes with its SST-UNO monopost line.
• Ternium: Latin American steel producer and processor with major operations in Mexico, offering coated steel sheets, galvanized products, and steel service center capabilities. Most directly comparable integrated competitor given shared Mexican footprint and product mix.

Broad incumbents

• Array Technologies: Large US-listed solar tracker manufacturer serving utility-scale projects globally. Overlaps with Stripsteel Solar in solar mounting hardware but operates at much larger scale with a broader tracker-focused portfolio.
• ArcelorMittal: Global steel giant producing flat and long products including galvanized and coated steels. Competes broadly with Stripsteel's industrial division through both import competition and global coated steel offerings.
• Nucor: Largest US steel producer with significant coated sheet and steel joist/girder operations. Competes with Stripsteel in coated steel sheet products and structural steel shapes for construction and solar markets.
• Schletter Group (K2 Systems): German solar mounting systems manufacturer with global footprint offering ground-mount, rooftop, and carport structures. Comparable in the fixed structure product category but operates as a broader incumbent with wider portfolio and international reach.

Regional players

• Galvak: Mexican manufacturer specializing in galvanized steel products for industrial and construction markets. Directly comparable product mix and Mexican regional focus, though smaller in scale than Stripsteel's broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StripSteelMX
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stripsteelsolar

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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