Kloeckner Metals Welcomes Sol Components

10.10.2023

Leading steel distributor expands commitment to sustainability in the North American market.

Kloeckner Metals, a subsidiary of Klöckner & Co, is excited to announce its acquisition of Sol Components, a distinguished leader in end-to-end structural solar solutions for the commercial and utility solar sectors. This strategic move solidifies Kloeckner’s commitment to advancing sustainability and positions the company to play a pivotal role in the transformation of the United States into a more renewable-centric energy economy.

The acquisition aligns seamlessly with Kloeckner’s strategy, “Leveraging Strengths,” which underscores the importance of sustainability within its business model. By integrating Sol Components’ design and engineering expertise, Kloeckner Metals is poised to create highly integrated, efficient, and sustainable supply chain solutions for the rapidly expanding solar market.

John Ganem, CEO of Kloeckner Metals Corporation, warmly welcomes the Sol Components team, remarking, “We extend a heartfelt welcome to the talented and experienced Sol Components team, whose immediate contribution will elevate our portfolio of high-value-added products and services. This strategic acquisition underscores Kloeckner’s unwavering commitment to being your partner in shaping a sustainable tomorrow.”

About Kloeckner Metals Corporation

Kloeckner Metals Corporation, a subsidiary of Klöckner & Co headquartered in Roswell, Georgia, ranks among North America’s largest distributors of steel and metal products, known for its steadfast commitment to sustainability. Through Nexigen®, Kloeckner offers transparent, CO₂-reduced solutions in the area of materials, operations and logistics that help our customers establish sustainable value chains.

The company has around 2,600 employees and over 50 branches across the USA and Mexico and generated pro forma sales of USD 5.4 billion in fiscal year 2022.

About Sol Components

Sol Components, a leading provider of end-to-end structural solar solutions in the commercial and utility solar markets, shares Kloeckner’s passion for sustainability and innovation, strengthening Kloeckner’s position in a greener future.

For more information, visit www.kloecknermetals.com and www.solcomponents.com.

Steven Nghe

Steven Nghe is currently the Head of Marketing & Communications at Kloeckner Metals. Nghe is a marketing professional with more than 14 years of experience in various environments and industries. His goal is to tell you about the sexy side of steel. Nghe holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a concentration in Marketing from North Carolina State University. Prior to Kloeckner, Nghe worked for Delta Dental, Wells Real Estate Funds, Georgia Institute of Technology and Doosan.