Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. is a leading metals service center company based in the United States. The company was founded in 1939 by Thomas J. Neilan in Los Angeles, California. Initially, it started as a small steel distributor serving Southern California's aerospace and aircraft industries. Over the years, through a series of acquisitions and expansions, Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. grew into one of the largest metals service center companies in North America.
As a metals service center, Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. processes and distributes a wide range of metal products to customers in various industries. The company's inventory includes carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, and other specialty metals. They offer various value-added services such as cutting, sawing, shearing, forming, and machining to meet customer specifications.
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. has a vast network of more than 300 locations across the United States and in other countries, allowing them to serve a diverse customer base. Their customers span across industries such as aerospace, automotive, construction, energy, agriculture, and more.
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. places a strong emphasis on customer service, quality, and reliability. They work closely with their customers to provide tailored solutions for their metal product needs. With a long history and established reputation in the metals industry, Reliance continues to be a major player in the metals distribution sector.