Summit Steel Earns Caterpillar Approved Status

Nov. 30, 2011 - PRLog -- Established in 1985, Summit Steel Corporation has a rich history of providing high quality SBQ steel bar stock to the metalworking industry. With customer service a top priority, and the capabilities to provide solutions for general and specific manufacturing issues, the Chagrin Falls, Ohio based steel supplier and processor proved to be a good fit for Caterpillar's requirements.

Every one of Summit Steel Corporation’s hand-picked Account Executives invests significant time and attention developing meaningful business relationships with customers, and is primed to be responsive in the event a manufacturer encounters unforeseen challenges – ranging from delivery, logistics and timing to material needs or specification issues.

The ISO 9001 Certified steel supplier sets itself apart from the competition with its value-added processes and services. Because Summit Steel stocks Hot Rolled Carbon and Alloy steel bar in Round, Hexagon, Square, Round Corner Square and Flat Bar at several locations in the United States, manufacturers have access to as-needed steel supplies.

Additionally, Summit Steel produces and stocks Cold Finished, Turned & Polished and Turned, Ground & Polished Carbon and Alloy Rounds; and also stocks Cold Drawn Rounds, Hexagons, Squares and Flats. Physical conditions include AS Rolled, LP Annealed, Spheroidize Anneal, Quench and Temper and Normalizing. Other processing services include production, bundle and piece saw cutting.

Summit Steel supplies OEM, general and specialty machine shops, steel forging, CNC and screw machine shops associated with the manufacture of products for oil, gas, solar and wind energies; agricultural, military and transportation industries; as well as technology and consumer products.

Summit Steel expanded its operations in 2011, equipped with a focused plan and aggressive goals, which it exceeded. This privately-held company’s high-performance team exerted concerted efforts which propelled Summit Steel to record growth and increased market share in 2011.