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Your One-Stop Guide to UL-Certified Steel

This article was published on: 09/23/25 10:00 AM

When safety is on the line, whether it’s an armored vehicle, body armor, or a ballistic booth, material specs matter. The sourced steel has to meet the highest performance and safety standards, under fire, under pressure, and under scrutiny. And in many of these high-stakes environments, one question carries serious weight: “Is this steel UL …

Meet Jamie Sanderson

Meet Jamie Sanderson: Men and Women Building North America Series

This article was published on: 09/8/25 9:54 AM

In South Carolina’s culinary circles, the name Jamie Sanderson is well known. He’s the man behind The Culinary Encourager, a social media presence dedicated to uplifting local restaurants with one simple rule: no negativity. No harsh reviews. Just encouragement, smiles, and shining a light on the people working hard to keep their doors open. And …

Utility Pole

Utility Pole 101: Why Steel Is Shaping the Future of Power Infrastructure

This article was published on: 08/26/25 9:00 AM

Less than 200 years ago, workers erected the first utility pole, which was designed to hold up telegraph wires. Today, more than 180 million utility poles dot the American landscape, supporting lines carrying electricity, telephone cables, fiber optic internet, and even street lighting. They’re so common, they almost disappear into the background. But these tall, …

Meet Anthony Kilgore

Meet Anthony Kilgore: Men and Women Building North America Series

This article was published on: 08/11/25 9:00 AM

Anthony Kilgore doesn’t rush to be the loudest in the room, but if you spend even five minutes with him, his presence leaves a lasting impression. There’s a calm, steady warmth to the way he speaks. A quiet wisdom in his outlook. And above all, an unshakable belief in the power of choosing joy, even …

Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation

Wellness That Works: Cigna Recognizes Kloeckner for Putting People First

This article was published on: 07/28/25 9:00 AM

Cigna Healthcare has recognized Kloeckner with the 2024 Silver-Level Healthy Workforce Designation, a national honor awarded to organizations that go above and beyond in supporting employee well-being. At its core, this recognition is about more than programs or perks. It’s about building a workplace where people feel genuinely supported – physically, mentally, and financially. And …

Meet Michael Pedrali

Meet Michael Pedrali: Men and Women Building North America Series

This article was published on: 07/14/25 9:00 AM

Some people wear different hats depending on where they are. Michael Pedrali? He keeps it simple. “I’m the same person outside of work as I am here,” he says. “Straightforward.” It’s more than a personality trait; it’s a steadying force on the floor. Michael leads with calm, respect, and a ready-to-help mindset that keeps the …

Kloeckner Metals Named a Top Workplace: Here’s Why It Matters

This article was published on: 06/30/25 9:00 AM

We’re proud to share that Kloeckner Metals has been recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace by USA Today for the fifth year in a row! This recognition is especially meaningful because it’s based entirely on feedback from the people who know us best: our employees. What Makes a Top Workplace? The Top Workplaces award is …

Keith Smith / Men and Women Building North America

Meet Keith Smith: Men and Women Building North America Series

This article was published on: 06/16/25 9:00 AM

When Keith Smith joined Kloeckner Metals at 19, he didn’t know a thing about steel. Initially, he had planned to study computer science, until Hurricane Katrina destroyed his college and upended everything. And like many people in the aftermath, he was searching for purpose. That’s when his stepfather, Martin “Buck” Graham — a 40-year veteran of …

Stainless steel kitchen

Where You’ll Find Stainless Steel Type 304 – And Why It’s There

This article was published on: 06/2/25 9:00 AM

From commercial kitchens to building facades, stainless steel type 304 plays a quiet but critical role in daily life. Chances are, you’ve already relied on it today, without even noticing. It’s trusted in manufacturing for its rare combination of workability, durability, and corrosion resistance — a balance few other materials can match. In this guide, …

Kloeckner Builds North America

How Is Kloeckner Metals Building North America?

This article was published on: 05/19/25 9:00 AM

What does it really mean to “build” North America? For us at Kloeckner Metals, it’s more than steel and supply chains. It’s about enabling the systems that power homes, move freight, grow food, and connect people. From the steel in towering skyscrapers to the cores inside transformers and the frames of solar energy systems, our …

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