ASC Steel Deck

What ASC Steel Deck does

ASC Steel Deck is a West Sacramento, California-based manufacturer of cold-formed structural steel roof and floor deck products, founded in 1971 as ASC Pacific and now operating as a division of ASC Profiles LLC, which is co-owned by Nippon Steel of Japan and BlueScope of Australia. The company produces light-gauge structural steel deck in B, N, 2W, and 3W profiles for both composite floor and roof applications, plus specialty lines including Deep Deck (4 to 7.5 inches), non-composite Form Deck, Acustadek acoustical deck, Cellular Deck, Cellular Acoustical Deck, and the Smooth Series architectural riveted cellular deck. Its proprietary technology stack centers on the DeltaGrip DG4 mechanical sidelap attachment system, the Hi Form embossment pattern for composite action, and the Prime Shield factory-applied primer finish, with all products backed by IAPMO UES evaluation reports, FM Approval, and UL fire-rated assemblies.

The company generates revenue through direct sale of these steel deck products to commercial construction end-users — contractors, structural engineers, architects, and developers — across the Western United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Western Canada. Pricing is quote-based and tied to project specifications at the time of order, with go-to-market executed via five regional outside sales representatives covering defined territories and supported by technical engineers and a customer service team in West Sacramento. Marquee project references include Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas Raiders), the LAX Midfield Satellite Concourse, Hollywood Burbank Airport, the Boeing Everett 777x Factory, Google Sunnyvale offices, the Amazon warehouse in Newark, Children's Hospital of Orange County, the Intuit Dome (LA Clippers), and Hotel Del Coronado.

ASC Steel Deck has built a deep specification-stage moat through native integrations with seven major BIM and structural engineering software platforms (Risa Floor, Tekla Structures, Autodesk Revit, Hilti PROFIS, IES VisualAnalysis, Bentley RAM Structural System, and ABAQUS), an in-house Design Calculation Tool, and a portfolio of third-party-verified sustainability credentials including a Product-Specific Type III EPD, Health Product Declaration, LBC Declare Red List Free label, and LEED v4/v4.1 compliance documentation. The company operates a single manufacturing facility in Kalama, Washington, with corporate headquarters and customer service in West Sacramento, California, and employs 29 people.

Name

ASC Steel Deck

Legal name

ASC Profiles LLC

Website

https://ascsd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ASC Steel Deck is a West Sacramento, CA-based manufacturer of cold-formed structural steel roof and floor deck products, founded in 1971 as a division of ASC Profiles LLC (co-owned by Nippon Steel and BlueScope). It serves commercial construction across the Western US, Alaska, Hawaii, and Western Canada via five regional sales reps and BIM software integrations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Steel Deck Products

NAICS

Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing (33231)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Steel Joists, Joist Girders & Decking (IMADACAC)

Keywords

• Structural steel deck
• Composite floor deck
• Roof deck panels
• Acoustical steel deck
• Cellular steel deck

Headquarters

HQ city

West Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Structural Steel Deck Products: ASC Steel Deck generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of structural steel roof deck and floor deck products. Products include composite floor deck, roof deck, form deck (non-composite), deep deck, acoustic deck, cellular deck, and cellular acoustical deck in various profiles (B, N, 2W, 3W). Products are sold to contractors, builders, and engineers for use in commercial construction projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ASC Steel Deck manufactures and sells cold-formed structural steel roof deck and floor deck products used in commercial and institutional construction. The product portfolio includes composite floor deck (B, N, 2W, 3W profiles), roof deck (B, N, 2W, 3W profiles), form deck, deep deck (4-7.5"), Acustadek acoustical deck, cellular deck, cellular acoustical deck, Smooth Series architectural cellular deck, the proprietary DeltaGrip DG4 sidelap connection system, and Prime Shield primed finishes. Products are manufactured at the Kalama, WA facility and sold to contractors, structural engineers, and architects primarily across the Western United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Western Canada.

Product overview

ASC Steel Deck offers a comprehensive portfolio of light-gauge structural steel roof deck and floor deck products engineered for commercial and institutional construction. The product line is organized into three main categories: Floor Deck (Composite) including B Deck, N Deck, 2W Deck, and 3W Deck profiles with depths from 1.5" to 3" featuring Hi Form embossment patterns for composite action with concrete; Roof Deck including corresponding B, N, 2W, and 3W profiles with interlocking sidelaps and DG4 compatibility; and Specialty Deck and Solutions encompassing Deep Deck (4-7.5"), Form Deck (non-composite), Acustadek acoustical deck, Cellular deck, Cellular Acoustical deck, and Smooth Series architectural riveted cellular deck. Proprietary connection systems include the DeltaGrip DG4 sidelap attachment tool, while Prime Shield provides factory primer-painted finish options. ASC Steel Deck products integrate with major engineering software platforms including Risa Floor, Tekla Structures, Autodesk Revit, Hilti PROFIS, IES VisualAnalysis, Bentley RAM, and ABAQUS for design and analysis workflows.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DeltaGrip DG4 Tool: A pneumatic sidelap attachment system that punches four triangular tabs through three layers of steel roof deck, delivering enhanced connection strength comparable to welded sidelap connections.
• Smooth Series
• Prime Shield
• Acustadek

Products and services

• B Deck (1.5" Composite Floor Deck) 1.5" deep composite floor deck profile acting as permanent concrete form and tension reinforcement within composite deck-slab systems using the Hi Form embossment pattern. Used by contractors and structural engineers in commercial construction.
• N Deck (3" Composite Floor Deck) 3" deep composite floor deck profile providing extended spans and reliable concrete bonding for structural performance in composite deck-slab systems. Used in commercial construction.
• 2W Deck (2" W Profile Composite Floor Deck) 2" W profile composite floor deck offering enhanced structural performance and extended spans for composite deck-slab applications. Used in commercial construction.
• 3W Deck (3" W Profile Composite Floor Deck) 3" W profile composite floor deck engineered for strength and extended spans with reliable concrete bonding for structural performance in commercial construction.
• B Deck (1.5" Roof Deck) 1.5" deep structural roof deck providing base for roofing systems with strong diaphragm shear and interlocking sidelaps with DeltaGrip DG4 compatibility. Used in commercial construction.
• N Deck (3" Roof Deck) 3" deep structural roof deck engineered for strength and strong diaphragm shear resistance with interlocking sidelaps. Used in commercial construction.
• 2W Deck (2" W Profile Roof Deck) 2" W profile structural roof deck with enhanced diaphragm shear capacity and DeltaGrip DG4-compatible interlocking sidelaps. Used in commercial construction.
• 3W Deck (3" W Profile Roof Deck)

Quantifiable outcome

• DeltaGrip DG4 connection strength comparable to welded sidelap connections
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Bentley RAM Structural SystemcoreTechnology or Integration · 25 June 2024ASC Steel Deck composite steel deck products are available in Bentley RAM Structural System 2024. RAM Structural System provides comprehensive solution for analyzing, designing, drafting, and documenting steel and concrete buildings in compliance with building codes.
• IES VisualAnalysiscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2023ASC Steel Deck products can now be found in the steel deck database of IES VisualAnalysis V22.0. Composite steel deck profiles included are BH-36, BHN-36R, NH-32, 2WH-36, and 3WxH-36. IES VisualAnalysis performs linear and nonlinear analyses and finite element analysis for structural systems.
• Hilti PROFIS Engineering Diaphragm DesigncoreTechnology or Integration · 6 December 2022ASC Steel Deck roof and floor products are now available in Hilti PROFIS DF Diaphragm software. Available roof deck profiles: ASC N-32, ASC NN-32, ASC 2WH-36, ASC 3WxH-36. Available floor deck profiles: ASC NH-32, ASC NHN-32, ASC 2WH-36, ASC 2WHS-36, ASC 3WxH-36, ASC 3WxHS-36. Software follows IBC 2021 with backend calculations supported by ICC ESR-2197, ESR-2776, and ESR-3693.
• Autodesk RevitcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2022ASC Steel Deck released a Revit Add-in compatible with Autodesk Revit 2022-2026. The add-in offers all roof, floor, non-composite, acoustic, cellular, and acoustic cellular steel deck profiles with all variations of side laps, gauges, materials, top finishes, and bottom finishes. 3D profiles supported by 2D drafting views including profile measurements and attachment patterns.
• Tekla StructurescoreTechnology or Integration · 3 May 2022ASC Steel Deck released a Tekla Plugin compatible with Tekla 2021 and 2022 offering all roof, floor, non-composite, acoustic, cellular, and acoustic cellular steel deck profiles. Available on ASC Steel Deck website and Tekla Warehouse.
• Risa (Risa Floor)coreTechnology or Integration · 15 February 2022ASC Steel Deck roof and floor products are now available in the default deck database of Risa Floor V16.0. Available roof deck profiles include 2WH-36, 3WxH-36, B-36, BS-36, BN-36, C1.4/CP-32, DG2WH-36, DG3WxH-36, DGB-36, DGN-32, N-32, and NN-32. Available floor deck profiles include 2WH-36, 3WxH-36, BH-36, BHN-36R, NH-32 with variety of concrete thickness options.
• ABAQUScoreTechnology or IntegrationASC Steel Deck ABAQUS plug-in includes all roof, floor and non-composite profiles with all variations of sidelaps and gages. When composite profiles are selected, the model includes embossment patterns and automatically generates embossments along full length of panel. Generates geometry with section properties from 5 ft. to 40 ft. length. Uses Python kernel script leveraging ABAQUS/CAE functionality.
• SCS Global ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird-party certification provider for ASC Steel Deck's Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and Health Product Declaration (HPD). ASC Steel Deck is the first West Coast metal panel manufacturer to offer Product-Specific Type III EPD with third-party certification, external verification, and critical review.
• International Living Future InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASC Steel Deck portfolio of products has been issued a third-party verified LBC Declare label and is Red List Free. Contributes to the Material Petal - Imperative 13 of the Living Building Challenge.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nippon Steel Corporation: Nippon Steel is the Japanese steel major that co-owns ASC Profiles LLC alongside BlueScope. While not a direct competitor in US steel deck, its global steelmaking scale and parent ownership stake create both supply stability and corporate-level strategic framing for ASC Steel Deck.
• BlueScope Buildings (BlueScope Steel): BlueScope is the Australian-listed parent of ASC Profiles LLC and one of the two co-owners of ASC Steel Deck. It operates globally in flat steel products, coated steel, and pre-engineered metal buildings, providing broader corporate-level context for ASC's positioning and supply chain advantages.

Direct peers

• Cordeck: Cordeck is a Midwest-based manufacturer of steel roof and floor deck, including cellular and acoustical deck products, serving commercial construction. Its product mix and specifications directly overlap with ASC Steel Deck's structural and specialty deck lines.
• Canam Group: Canam is a major North American manufacturer of steel joists, girders, and steel deck products used in commercial and industrial construction. It competes head-to-head with ASC on composite floor deck, roof deck, and specialty deck offerings.
• Verco Decking: Verco (now part of Nucor) is a leading West Coast and national manufacturer of steel roof and floor deck, including cellular and acoustical products that directly overlap with ASC's portfolio. Its regional manufacturing footprint mirrors ASC Steel Deck's Western US orientation, making it one of the closest head-to-head competitors.
• EPIC Metals Corporation: EPIC Metals manufactures composite floor deck, roof deck, cellular deck, and acoustical deck with engineered and architectural product families. Its specialty offerings — particularly cellular and acoustical — closely overlap with ASC Steel Deck's Acustadek, Cellular, and Smooth Series lines.
• Vulcraft / Nucor: Vulcraft, a division of Nucor (the largest US steel producer), is the dominant manufacturer of steel joists, joist girders, and steel floor/roof deck in North America, with multiple regional plants. It is the primary direct competitor to ASC Steel Deck's B, N, 2W, and 3W composite floor deck and roof deck product lines.
• ClarkDietrich Building Systems: ClarkDietrich is one of the largest manufacturers of cold-formed steel framing and related building products in North America. While its core focus is framing studs/track, its cold-formed steel manufacturing capability and Western US presence make it an adjacent competitor for deck-adjacent commercial envelopes.
• Consolidated Systems (Consolidated Metal Products): Consolidated Systems manufactures steel roof deck, floor deck, and related metal building components in the Western US and beyond. It is a regional competitor serving similar commercial construction customers with comparable cold-formed deck profiles.

Emerging players

• Metal Dek Group: Metal Dek Group is a regional manufacturer and supplier of steel roof and floor deck products serving the Western and Southwestern US. It targets the same commercial/institutional end-markets as ASC Steel Deck with a narrower product breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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