A 45 Year History of Service to the Metal Fabricator

The Company Formed
Triple-S Steel Supply began as a small new and used steel distribution yard by Bruce Stein. His family’s roots were already deeply planted in the metals business by his father Johnny Stein and his scrap metal company Dixie Iron and Metal Co. which was formed in 1932. With the help of his wife Shirley and a handfull of great employees, Triple-S became the place for metal users to go in Houston.
First Warehouse, Houston, Texas - North
Triple-S completed its first 20,000 sq. ft. warehouse after relocating to larger property in 1978. The first sales office and showroom was completed in 1983 along with a warehouse expansion to double the size. The 3rd generation joined the company full time in 1983 adding 3 brothers to lead the company into the future. The fabrication and ornamental supply division was created in 1983 to supply the market with additional products and services.
San Antonio, Texas
The first location outside of Houston, Texas was opened in San Antonio, Texas. The San Antonio market was so receptive, that a new facility was built just two blocks away in less than 3 years time.
Major Expansion, Houston, Texas - North
An additional 100,000 sq. ft. of steel storage was added in to the houston facility in 1995. A new hardware warehouse and administration building was completed in 2001.
Houston, Texas - South
A second Houston location was opened in 1998. This facility is home of the metal building components division. A new and modern facility was built and opened in 2002 giving South Houston a large inventory with a full compliment of services.
Knoxville, Tennessee
The Knoxville operation was acquired in 1998. It serves Knoxville and the surrounding area with a full line of structural steel. Shearing, cutting, and other processing services are also available from this facility.
Intsel Steel Distributors, Houston, Texas
Triple-S acquired the Houston and San Antonio divisions of this metals distribution icon in 2002. The combination of Intsel and Triple-S is unique in the industry as it can service all facets of the steel consuming community both large and small.
San Antonio, Texas
After years of planning, a new facility was completed at Kelly USA in San Antonio. The new facility houses the joint operations of Triple-S Steel and Intsel Steel Distributors. This modern facility contains over 200,000 sq ft of steel storage with 9 overhead cranes & a full showroom of fabrication accessories.
R & S Steel Supply
Triple-S expands West with the acquisition of R & S Steel’s operations in Denver and Salt Lake City. With over 20,000 tons of inventory, R & S is a key supplier of carbon steel tubing and wide flange beam to the Western U.S. markets.