Perlen Steel

Name

Perlen Steel

Legal name

Perlen Steel Corp.

Website

https://ksjperlensteel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Fabrication & Elevator Components Manufacturing

NAICS

Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (3312)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Steel Products Trading & Service Centers (Flat, Long, Pipe & Tube, Rebar) (IMAKAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Steel Plate, Sections & Welded Assemblies (IMADACAD), Steel Service Centers & Processing (Slitting, Cut-to-Length, Blanking, Leveling) (IMAKABAL)

Keywords

• Steel fabrication
• Elevator components
• Structural steel
• Metal distribution
• Custom steel products

Headquarters

HQ city

Newark

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Steel and Metal Distribution: Distribution of stainless steel, aluminum, hot rolled, cold rolled, structural steel, bars, sheets, plates, and high-temperature metals and alloys
2. Elevator Components Distribution: Exclusive distribution of Volsthal Guide Rails and IPH Wire Rope products; distribution of counterweights and related elevator supplies
3. Custom Fabrication Services: Custom steel fabrication services including structural steel beams, elevator components, counterweights, brackets, and made-to-order products
4. Test Cart Rental: Rental of 500 lb test carts and weights for elevator testing purposes

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Perlen Steel fabricates elevator components and distributes steel, metals, guide rails, wire rope, counterweights, and related elevator supplies. The company operates in-house counterweight burning and custom steel fabrication services, including welding, cutting, bending, drilling, and milling, and supplies high-temperature metals and alloys such as Hastelloy, Inconel, and Titanium to elevator contractors, construction firms, and industrial manufacturers in the Northeast Corridor.

Product overview

KSJ Perlen Steel is a steel fabrication and distribution company specializing in elevator components and custom steel products. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of elevator-related products including Car Sling & Platforms, Roof Dunnage Platforms, Counterweight Frames and Weights, Steel Rails, Rail Clips, Brackets, Test Carts, Steel Inserts, Steel Stands (Governor and buffer), Pit Ladders, Wedge Sockets, Hoist Cables, and various Structural Steel Beams (Hoist Beam, Machine Beam, Mono/Eco Beam). Additionally, the company provides Custom Steel Products including Steel Beams, Steel Plates, and Miscellaneous steel products. The product line serves the elevator and construction industries, with services including elevator supplies distribution (Volsthal Guide Rails, IPH Wire Rope), fabrication (cutting, bending, welding, drilling, milling), and high-temperature metals/alloys distribution. The company operates primarily in the Northeast Corridor, serving NYC construction markets since its founding in 1982.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Car Sling & Platform High-quality slings and platforms designed for both passenger and freight cars, supporting hydraulic and traction installations with tailored assembly packages. Sold to elevator contractors and manufacturers.
• Roof Dunnage Platform Customized steel platform for rooftop installations providing a secure foundation and safety for various rooftop projects. Sold to elevator and construction contractors.
• Counterweight Frames Counterweight frame options available as standalone units or complete assemblies with filler weights to accommodate specific installation needs. Sold to elevator contractors.
• Counterweights: Steel & Lead Custom counterweights crafted from steel and lead, ranging from standalone weights to complete assemblies with additional weights. Manufactured and sold to elevator contractors.
• Steel Rails Tailor-made elevator rails with standard configurations ranging from 8–16 feet or 8–15 pounds, including custom solutions for diverse elevator systems. Includes exclusive distribution of Volsthal Guide Rails.
• Rail Clips: T-Type Clips Durable steel rail clips ensuring secure attachment, preventing rail movement with built-in vibration damping and thermal adjustability. Sold to elevator installers.
• Brackets Steel elevator brackets for reliable installation with customization options and standard designs to suit various elevator systems. Sold to elevator contractors.
• Test Carts Test carts with 500-pound weights designed for efficient and safe elevator testing, including passenger carts for smooth functionality during testing procedures. Available for sale and rental.
• Steel Inserts Made-to-order steel inserts designed to reinforce and support crucial components, ensure even weight distribution, enhance structural integrity, and contribute to noise reduction. Sold to elevator installers.
• Steel Stands: Governor and Buffer Stands Governor and buffer stands crafted from durable steel providing secure foundation, exceptional load-bearing capacity, and resistance to environmental factors. Sold to elevator contractors.
• Pit Ladder Steel pit ladder equipped with anti-slip rungs and secure anchoring for safe navigation during installation, inspection, repairs, and routine maintenance. Sold to elevator service firms.
• Wedge Sockets Steel wedge sockets for fail-safe connection in elevator rigging, enhancing safety in lifting operations and wire rope anchoring. Sold to elevator installers.
• Hoist Cable Elevator hoist cables crafted from high-strength steel with corrosion-resistant coating and water-resistant design, featuring high load capacity and easy inspection compliance. Includes IPH Wire Rope distribution.
• Structural Steel Beams: Hoist Beam Steel hoist beam serving as the structural backbone supporting the hoisting mechanism with even force distribution and safety standards compliance. Sold to elevator contractors.
• Structural Steel Beams: Machine Beam Steel machine beam providing solid support, precise alignment, and even force distribution with vibration damping for smooth and quiet elevator operation. Sold to elevator installers.
• Structural Steel Beams: Mono/Eco Beam Eco/Mono beams providing stability to lifting motors, elevator cars, rails, or other components as enforced attachment points during installation or repairs. Sold to elevator contractors.
• Custom Steel Products: Steel Beams Wide Flange Beams (13–335 LBs per foot) and Alum-I Beams (5.7–106 LBs per foot) available in raw steel or galvanized steel finishes. Sold to construction and industrial customers.
• Custom Steel Products: Steel Plates Steel plates in raw and galvanized finishes including T-Plates, Hitch-Plates, Roller-Guide Plates, Gussert Plates, Fish Plates, Gov Plates, Adapter Plates, and C-Plates with standard and custom sizes. Sold to construction and industrial customers.
• Custom Steel Products: Miscellaneous Customizable steel products including bars, tubing, piping, rods, channels, and angles available in raw and galvanized steel finishes. Sold to construction and industrial customers.
• Custom Steel Fabrication Services
• Elevator Supplies Distribution
• Steel & Metal Distribution

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IPH Wire RopecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2009In 2009, Perlen Steel Corporation entered into a distribution agreement to provide IPH Wire Rope Products to their customers. KSJ Perlen distributes the full product line and technical specifications including innovative tools.
• Volsthal Guide RailscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKSJ Perlen Steel is an exclusive distributor of Volsthal Guide Rails, carrying the full line of guide rails and accessories manufactured by Volsthal. Contact KSJ Perlen for any questions about the Volsthal product line.
• American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)minorOthersIndustry association membership providing credibility and standards alignment for steel construction and fabrication operations.
• American Welding Society (AWS)minorOthersIndustry association membership certifying welding standards and practices for fabrication operations.
• National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC)minorOthersIndustry association membership for elevator industry professionals and contractors.
• Elevator Conference of New York (ECNY)minorOthersRegional industry association for elevator professionals in New York, supporting the company's primary market focus.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Schindler Group: Global elevator and escalator OEM with substantial U.S. service operations in the Northeast Corridor. Functions as an end-customer for Perlen's elevator component offerings and competes indirectly via vertically maintained service networks.
• Otis Worldwide: World's largest elevator manufacturer and service provider; functions as a customer/buyer for Perlen's elevator components (rails, counterweights, brackets, wire rope) rather than a direct competitor. Included to anchor the elevator-industry demand side.

Direct peers

• Metal Supermarkets: Franchise-based small-quantity metals service center retailer serving walk-in and small-business customers with steel, aluminum, and specialty metals. Most comparable direct peer to Perlen in customer profile and small-format service center model, though without Perlen's elevator specialization.

Broad incumbents

• Russel Metals: Canadian-headquartered metals service center with significant U.S. operations distributing steel and other metals, including structural and plate products. Comparable as a regional/multi-regional metals distributor serving construction and industrial customers.
• Olympic Steel: U.S. steel service center and processing company supplying carbon, stainless, and aluminum flat-rolled products, with fabrication and value-added services. Closely mirrors Perlen's combined distribution-plus-fabrication model, though with multiple facilities and broader product mix.
• Kloeckner Metals: European-headquartered steel and metals service center group with U.S. operations distributing flat and long products, plus fabrication. Broad incumbent analog of Perlen's distribution-plus-processing model with multi-regional scale.
• Worthington Enterprises: Diversified metals processor and pressure-cylinder manufacturer with steel processing operations. Comparable in steel processing and value-added fabrication; operates at substantially larger scale with broader industrial end-markets.
• Ryerson: U.S. metals service center chain distributing and processing steel, aluminum, and other metals. Comparable to Perlen in the distribution-and-processing business model, with extensive fabrication capabilities but at far larger scale and national footprint.
• Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. Largest metals service center operator in North America (~300+ locations) distributing and processing carbon, stainless, and aluminum steel products. Broad incumbent analog of Perlen's steel distribution and processing model, with significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Schnitzer Steel Industries: West Coast-based recycled-metals processor and steel manufacturer operating metal recycling and finished steel products businesses. Adjacent comparable in steel supply chain and processing; far larger scale and different geographic focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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