Press Releases

Main Steel Polishing, Co., Inc. has announced the addition of a new cut-to-length blanking line at their Harmony, Pennsylvania location. It is installed, fully operational and already servicing current Main Steel customers. The new line gives Harmony the ability to cut coils with a gauge of.012 to .075, a width of 48" and a length of 192". It has a 20,000 pound max coil weight and an attached 6" high Herr Voss leveler.

Main Steel Polishing, Co., Inc. has announced the addition of a 25 ton crane to its Atlanta plant. The crane will allow for the easier movement of coil in the new 20,000 square foot bay which was completed earlier this year. In addition, Main Steel Atlanta has upgraded the CTL line and tightened its tolerances enabling it to hold +/- 1/32" on length and on square.

Main Steel Polishing Company, Inc., Tinton Falls, New Jersey, a national toll processor, announced today the transfer of ownership of its Mexico City operation to the family of the late Jorge Loya Alcala and the current management team. Rodolfo Serrano is the new General Manager, replacing Mr. Loya Alcala, who passed away earlier this year. The new company name will be Metal Services Center de México S. de R.L. de C.V.

Main Steel Polishing Company, Inc. has announced new additions to its Bartlett, IL plant that will increase the capacity of its coil polish line as well as the plate buff line. This August, Main Steel Bartlett installed a new 60,000 pound X 60" Braner uncoiler with an over arm and sliding base for its Coil Polish Line. This addition will enable the line to handle 40,000 pound inbound coils, increasing its current capability by 10,000 pounds. Future plans include an increase in crane capacity to match the 60,000# uncoiler. Bartlett's new 96" x 305" Aluminum and Stainless buff line will be in operation within the coming month as well. This second buff line, which will be housed in the recent building addition, will double Bartlett's capacity to serve the truck-trailer industry, as well as the architectural field

Mike Folley has been named the new General Manager of the Main Steel Polishing Commerce, CA location. Mike comes to Main from Ryerson, where he held the General Manager position at their Permamet Division as well as a GM position in their sales department. He replaces Gene Harsma who has retired after over twenty years of loyal service to Main as a General Manager. Although Gene will be greatly missed by the Main Steel family, we are more than confident that Mike will be a great asset to Main's west coast operations.

Main Steel Polishing has announced the promotion of Albert Orengo to General Manager of its Wheeling, Illinois facility. Albert has worked at Main Steel for 17 years and brings with him a vast array of knowledge, experience and creativity, all of which will help him in this new role. In his former position as Assistant General Manager in Main Steel's Bartlett, Illinois location, Albert worked on many operational and administrative projects that helped to increase productivity and improve customer service.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 30, 2008)- The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) announced the election of new association leaders at its annual member meeting in Ft. Myers, Florida, on April 29, 2008. David Yundt, Vice President and Director, Stainless Products, Main Steel Polishing Company, Inc. was re-elected as Vice Chairman of the Supplier's Division.

Main Steel Polishing, Co., Inc. has announced the installation of a new Herr Voss slitter, complete with a Strand Extensioner and packaging line into its Wheeling Illinois, facility. The new slitter will have the ability to process coils up to ¼" thick and 62"wide with a max weight of 60,000 pounds. It can receive coils with a 20-24" inside diameter and up to an 84" outside diameter. With two injector style slitting heads it can deliver a 16-24" inside diameter and a minimum slit width of 1". The new Strand Extensioner will be used to level and correct the shape of materials up to 60" wide and .135" thick. It will provide the ability to flatten the material and allow for multiple cuts without the use of drag pads, thereby eliminating the potential for damage to the metal's finish. Once processed, the line's new automated packaging will have the capability of handling 10,000 pound mults. Main Steel is continuing to increase its capabilities and efficiencies in bringing further quality processing to the metals industry for the long term.

Main Steel Polishing, Co., Inc. recently relocated its Dallas plant to a newer and larger facility in Arlington, Texas. In addition to the new plant's increased size and rail capabilities, they have also installed a carbon cut to length line with a 6 high leveler. It will service cold rolled, P&O, galvalume, galvanneal, galvanized, and pre-painted carbon steel. The carbon line will have the ability to cut sheet 60 inches wide 167 inches long with a minimum gauge of 26 and a maximum of 12, allowing the Main Steel Arlington facility to service a wider range of customers and their metals. A full list of Arlington's capabilities can be found on the services by location section at www.mainsteel.com

Main Steel has unveiled its new specialty products line created by its partner Permacel, a Nitto Denko company. The new line features products that will help solve problems and create new opportunities for its customers in the metals market. The newest products to be distributed by Main Steel include: Hyperjoint, a permanent adhesive tape which can eliminate the need for spot welding; Legetolex, a sound/vibration adhesive patch; and Nitohard, a structural reinforcement material. All three of these products, which debuted at the Fabtech and Metalcon shows the end of last year, have been praised by many in the fabrication and metals industry as great cost effective solutions. Both Hyperjoint H8000 and H9000 series, distributed in roll form, come in thicknesses ranging from .4 mm to 1.2 mm and various widths to fit any project need. The acrylic foam tape with double-sided adhesive, provides superior bonding strength, heat and weather resistance. Legetolex is a must have for any product with excess noise and vibration. It's peel and stick application makes it easy to use. Because it targets specific structural problem areas, it is far more cost effective then other sound/vibration dampeners that need to cover the full surface area to be as effective. And when it comes to structural problem areas, Nitohard is the solution. Main Steel knows the metal business. With the price of metal skyrocketing, the idea of a product that can reduce the gauge metal needed to do a job&is priceless. Used in the automotive industry for years, this epoxy foam tape is hardened with heat to create excellent reinforcement of thin gauge metal. Nitohard allows you to save money using thinner metal, but still have the strength of a heavier gauge in the areas that need it.

Tinton Falls, NJ, November 1, 2007: Main Steel Polishing Co., Inc, announces the promotion of George A. Bogan to Chief Executive Officer of the company. George, who has 35 years of experience in the metals industry, joined Main Steel in 1990, where he was been involved in sales and marketing. George was named President of Main Steel in 2001 and will retain that title as well. Thomas J. Connell, Current CEO of Main Steel will be stepping down from that position but will remain with the company as a consultant. Tom, who has been with Main over 26 years, has held positions in operations and sales, was named company President and CEO in 1999. Tom will continue to work with the current management team to further the expansion of the company.

Thomas Andrew Mallan, 73, founder and Chairman of the Board (Emeritus), of Main Steel Polishing Company, Inc, died July 19, 2007. Tom began his career in the metals industry with the G. A. Feld Company in 1954. In 1956, he turned an idea into a business when he founded Main Steel Polishing in the Bronx, New York. Although the company started with just one sheet polisher, Tom's integrity, leadership and forward thinking moved Main Steel from a single location to the company's position today as the largest independent toll processor in North America, with ten facilities located across the United States and Mexico. The company celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2006. Born in Mount Vernon, NY in 1934, Tom moved with his family to Marfa, Texas in 1946 where he lived until graduating from high school. He returned to his roots in New York and graduated from the New York Military Academy in 1953. He also attended the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts. Although Tom focused on his business, he believed in giving back and was an active participant in a number of organizations. He played an active role in the Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI) and received their prestigious President's Award in 2006. He also started the Toll Processing group for the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association (FMA) and was a member of their Board. Tom was also a strong supporter of the Association of Women in the Metals Industry (AWMI). Tom was a 32nd Degree Mason, a Shriner, a member of St. Georges-by-the-River Church in Rumson, NJ and belonged to many business and social associations. In addition to his wife Linda, Tom leaves a daughter Tracey Kane and her husband Bill, a daughter Margaret Mallan, a son Thomas Mallan, Jr and fiancee Amanda Lucas, and two grandchildren Lt. Kimberly Kane, U S Army and Spc. Christopher Kane, U S Army as well as a large, loving, extended family. Donations in Tom's memory can be made to any of the following organizations: St. Georges-by-the-River Episcopal Church, 7 Lincoln Avenue, Rumson, NJ 07760; The FMA Scholarship Program, FMA Foundation, 833 Featherstone Rd, Rockford, IL 61107; Westchester Masonic Lodge Scholarship, 54 Main Street, Tarrytown, N.Y. 10591; the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75231-4596 or the Visiting Nurse Association, 176 Riverside Ave, Red Bank, NJ 07701.

Main Steel Polishing, Co., Inc. has announced that its current Dallas plant will be relocating to a newer and larger facility in Arlington, Texas. Their new Main Steel Arlington location will be nearly double the size of the current facility, bringing it from 38,000 square feet to 70,000 square feet. The Arlington building has 3 cranes, two 10 Ton and one 20 Ton, as well as a Herr Voss 1 and 3/4 inch leveler already installed. The new building will have double the office space of the Dallas location and its shipping and receiving will be done via drive thru bays located inside the building. Main Steel Arlington will also have the option of utilizing rail access, which runs directly into the facility.

Main Steel Polishing, Co., Inc. has announced several changes being made at its Bartlett, IL plant to help satisfy growing demand. The existing building has undergone renovations to increase the total square footage to 95,000. A 10,000 sq. ft. addition will house Main's new buff table. The 96" x 300" buff line will double Bartlett's capacity to provide mirrored aluminum plate to the market. Coming later this fall, Main will be adding a new plate polishing line dedicated to serving the Dairy market. Main Steel continues to find new ways to efficiently and effectively service its customers.

Main Steel Polishing, Co., Inc. has announced the addition of a new 20,000 square foot bay at its Atlanta plant. The new space will be used mainly for coil storage and finished goods. The addition will increase the location's capacity to 64,000 sq. ft. This will allow for easier access to stored product as well as help to free up more room for day to day operations within the plant.

Main Steel Polishing, Co., Inc. has announced the addition of 34,000 square feet at its Youngstown plant. This brings the total area utilized by Main Steel to 208,000 sq. ft., making it the largest of their ten North America processing locations. The new space will be used to increase coil storage capacities as well as to streamline the flow of materials through the plant, allowing Main Steel to be able to more efficiently utilize its existing space and increase productivity. In addition, Youngstown has also added a Herr Voss Strand Extensioner to its existing Stamco slitter. The Extensioner will be used to level and correct the shape of materials up to 60" wide and .024 - .125 thick. It will provide the ability to flatten the material and allow for multiple cuts without the use of drag pads, therefore eliminating the potential for damage to the metals finish. The machine has also been upgraded with a 1/4" crop shear and a peeler table to feed materials directly into the machine. These two additions will allow Main Steel's Youngtown plant to continue to meet the ever increasing demand for its toll processing services by relieving existing bottlenecks in material flow due to capacity issues as well as adding a new piece of equipment in response to our customers' needs.