Our History

1992
BEGINNING
Jerry Wilson identifies need for smaller scale steel distribution without minimum orders in Greenville area.

1993
OPENING
Jerry Wilson and Ken Spooner partner to crate Specialty Steels Inc. While Jerry has large-scale distribution background, Ken brings a knowledge of fabrication

1994
ON THE MOVE
Following a very successsful first year, a larger facility in a better location was required. The business moves to its current location in Donaldson Center

1998
EXPANSION
As the business continued to grow, Wade Wilson was brought on as a future business partner

2005
TRANSITION
Wade buys the interest of both Ken and Jerry to become sole owner.

2016
AQUISITION
To expand their products and better serve customers, Specialty Steels Inc aquired Metal Shapes and Alloys.

THE FUTURE
With over 25 years of service to the upstate, we continue to see annual growth. We look forward to serving our local customers for many years to come.