History

From our founding in 1995 to where we’re headed next—explore the milestones that shaped Grand Steel into the trusted steel service center we are today.

A steel service center with over 150 years of combined experience

The Grand Steel team has over 150 years of combined experience in steel supply, steel slitting, and steel services. As a second generation steel service center, we are a tight-knit, family-owned operation that focuses on forming lasting relationships with our customers. By working to understand our customers’ needs, we are able to help them quickly and effectively address the challenges that their operations are facing.

Our History

1995

Company founded by Jim Barnett.

2005

Mike Barnett joins the company.

2008

First Grand Steel facility purchased in Wixom, Michigan

2011

Installed first piece of equipment: 72" slitter in Wixom, Michigan.

2014

Building addition and office renovation completed.

2015

Grand Steel Transport purchases first truck.

2017

Acquired in-house steel testing labratory.

2019

Major expansion year:

Doubled Wixom facility size to 90,000 sq. ft.
Purchased 36" slitting line
Upgraded 72" slitter with interchangeable head system
Installed new packaging line
2021

Opened Grand Steel Processing in Clinton, Tennessee

Acquired facility housing 60" and 24" slitters
Facility includes rail service
2023

Purchased second facility in Clinton, Tennessee.

2024

Acquired two facilities in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Each facility includes a 72" slitter
Added rail and barge service
Acquired 7 trucks to expand customer service fleet
2025

Celebrating Grand Steel's 30th Anniversary.

Our History

1995

Company founded by Jim Barnett.

2005

Mike Barnett joins the company.

2008

First Grand Steel facility purchased in Wixom, Michigan

2011

Installed first piece of equipment: 72" slitter in Wixom, Michigan.

2014

Building addition and office renovation completed.

2015

Grand Steel Transport purchases first truck.

2017

Acquired in-house steel testing labratory.

2019

Major expansion year:

Doubled Wixom facility size to 90,000 sq. ft.
Purchased 36" slitting line
Upgraded 72" slitter with interchangeable head system
Installed new packaging line
2021

Opened Grand Steel Processing in Clinton, Tennessee

Acquired facility housing 60" and 24" slitters
Facility includes rail service
2023

Purchased second facility in Clinton, Tennessee.

2024

Acquired two facilities in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Each facility includes a 72" slitter
Added rail and barge service
Acquired 7 trucks to expand customer service fleet
2025

Celebrating Grand Steel's 30th Anniversary.