We have recently received our ISO 9001:2015 re-certification. ISO is “an independent, non-governmental, international organization that develops standards to ensure the quality, safety, and efficiency of products, services, and systems.”
Re-certification is an intense effort that requires the support and cooperation of each person in the company. All company processes, procedures, and standards need to be carefully examined and tweaked to comply with guidelines to ensure our products’ quality and the safety of our people. We take immense pride in being part of this organization, and in the hard work it takes to gain this type of recognition year after year. Click here to download our current ISO 9001:2015 certificate.
Meet Michael!
Michael Reisinger (Skeeter) is a Sales Executive, Metallurgy Specialist, and Fire/ CPR/AED Safety Officer.
Michael has been with us for nearly 22 years. He has been an integral part of creating and updating our websites and Reference Guides with his advanced knowledge of metals and grades. He is a family man who loves anything Disney, kayaking, bike riding, and traveling to warm places.
Fun Facts About Michael He is a high school lacrosse referee.
First job: Auto parts stock boy in Florida. Pay: $3.10 per hour!
Life Motto: Hang Loose!
Has met several famous people including Dale Earnhardt Jr., Dave Coulier, Kenny Chesney, and Jake Owen
Michael is most inspired by his wife, who left her job to pursue a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree then become a teacher, all while battling cancer.
Michael is a hard worker who is well-liked by everyone in the company. His helpful attitude, loyalty, and willingness to try new things makes him invaluable.
“Parker Steel is a family-owned business that looks out for the interests of its employees. It’s a relaxed atmosphere and is easy to get along with all the employees.”
Thank you for your many years of service and friendship, Michael!
Metric Holiday Cookies!
550 grams un-sifted flour
5 grams baking soda
5 grams salt
250 grams butter softened
175 grams granulated sugar
175 grams firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 168 gram packages semi sweet chocolate chips
Directions:
Preheat oven to 190°CIn small bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. In large bowl, combine butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla; beat until creamy. Beat in eggs. Gradually add flour mixture; mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop 1 Tbsp. rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes.Yields 100 (5cm) cookies.
1st Quarter 2023
Reaching New Heights
Parker Steel Continues to grow and expand. We have such high confidence in our growth that we continue to create new space to allow for that growth. With the help of our stellar purchasing team, our resourceful warehouse associates, and the confidence and generosity of our owner, Parker Steel spares no expense when it comes to making room for growth. Our recent Toledo warehouse expansion has nearly doubled our vertical racking capacity. We have spent the last several months diligently filling it with new material. This expansion also included conference and training rooms and several additional offices to continue to grow our staff at this location. Our goal at Parker Steel is to have all our offerings on the floor at all times to provide our customers with what they need without delay.If there are any items you need that we do not stock, please send your inquiries to sales@metricmetal.com.
Meet Christy
Christy Stroud has been in the Purchasing department at Parker Steel since 2007. Before coming to Parker Steel, Christy worked in the printing industry, working her way up from accounting to purchasing, when her skills as a shrewd negotiator came to light.Christy is always the first to offer her help, whether it is to assist in creating a report, figure out a complex excel formula, organize a potluck, or turn up the heat on one of our carriers when a mistake needs to be corrected. Her investigative questioning of all aspects of the company has led to some much-needed improvements in her department and beyond. As a purchasing agent, Christy is feisty, analyzing every angle to ensure we get the best deal possible. Christy is well known for her bubbly personality and smiley, positive attitude. Christy cherishes her seven grandchildren, lake life, and many friends. Christy is hardworking, kind, and the type of person everyone can count on.Parker Steel is very lucky to have Christy on our team.
Which of the following statements is true? A. In 1999, a NASA spacecraft burned up because all contractors used the metric system except for one. B. The United States and Liberia are the only countries that have yet to adopt the metric system officially. C. America exclusively uses the standard industrial units system.
The answer is A. In 1999, NASA lost an Orbiter en route to Mars because the spacecraft was feeding data using Metric System to the ground that read it in Imperial units.
Myanmar does not use the metric system. America often uses the metric system to measure electricity, liquid, and throughout the medical industry.
4th Quarter 2022 Newsletter
Growing Pains = Major Gains
After many, sometimes painful months of preparation, building, furnishing, plumbing, electrical, permits, back-ordered material, and all the rest, we are finally ready to present our brand-new, two-story, 5,600-square-foot modular warehouse office space.This new facility sits dead center between our old and new warehouse, giving a birds-eye view of the entire space.It is equipped with state-of-the-art technology. The building includes a large 12-person conference room, 50 person training room, a spacious kitchen and dining area, and several comfortable executive offices, storage, and additional offices to allow room for company growth.Our new, much larger shipping and receiving room streamlines our processes, making working conditions more comfortable, safer, and more efficient.The entire space is temperature-controlled with eco-friendly technology and equipped with the ability to use the whole space as an emergency sales office if ever there becomes a need.
Warehouse Expansion Continues
The newest addition to the high-level racking system has increased our storage capability by 3.2 million pounds giving us a total of 7.8 million pounds stored in that location alone.This upward expansion saves floor space and provides a larger receiving material area for inbound material. Trucks can now easily back directly up to the warehouse. This increases efficiency, allowing more effortless traffic flow and safer loading and unloading procedures.Soon we will be adding additional cranes in this area which will speed up production even more.
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3rd Quarter Newsletter 2022
We’ve Got Steel…LOTS OF IT!!
Are you tired of hearing your salesperson say, “sorry, that item is back-ordered”? We know that this is a challenging time to get a product, no matter what it is. Shelves are bare, and we must settle for products we would not have chosen before because of ongoing supply chain issues.
At Parker Steel, our commitment to keeping items in stock is our highest priority right now. We are working hard to maintain our inventory to pre-Covid levels and are succeeding. Still, most items ship the same day from our Toledo, Ohio warehouses.
With the rest of the world making excuses for lead times, Parker Steel has already done all the work to ensure our shelves are full. So call, email, or fax your request today!
Large Inventory * Fast Shipping * High Quality
Meet Darrel!
Darrel Johnson, aka DJ Rizzle, has been a beloved warehouse associate for nearly five years. Darrel is known at Parker Steel for his positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and commitment to accuracy of size and material quality. In addition, Darrel’s motivating personality pushes people to get the job done, especially when things are busy and chaotic.
What makes Darrel special? Well, he proudly owns more than 30 pairs of dress and tennis shoes!, makes a mean lasagna, has six children and 14 grandchildren, and was a DJ for 14 years! In addition, Darrel enjoys fishing, bowling, and traveling. His future plans include….more fishing, more bowling, and more traveling!
Darrel is proud of the many skills he has learned at Parker Steel, including torching and plasma cutting. He is also proud of Parker Steel’s commitment to excellence; he gets that from his Grandfather, who taught him the value of staying positive and helping those in need.
We appreciate you, Darrel, and we are lucky to have you on our team!
Let’s Be Friends
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2nd Quarter Newsletter 2022
We’re “Steel” Standing
It has been a challenging past few years. It’s hard to believe that we somehow managed to stay in business and continue to succeed in such a tumultuous time. Shutdowns, employment shortages, long lead times, trouble sourcing material, hold-ups at the ports, and surcharges, but through it all, Parker Steel has never given up. We never laid off a single employee. Instead, we helped our staff stay safe at work by implementing every protocol necessary to keep Covid viral spread at bay. With the help of our C-TPAT certification, we have secured material through the borders faster and safer.
One of our goals is to keep top sellers and hard-to-find items in stock. Because of this, we have fulfilled most of these orders on the same day, even during these difficult times.
Our commitment to our customers remains no matter what the circumstance:
Large Inventory * Fast Shipping * High Quality
Seeking Your “Steel” of Approval
Customer satisfaction is a top priority at Parker Steel. We want to continue to improve, but we can’t do that without your feedback. Please take a minute to review us on Google, Facebook, or wherever else you find an opportunity to do so.
We love it when you give us five stars, but we take criticism seriously, so always feel free to let us know by phone or email so we can handle your issue directly.
Ever wonder who the wizard behind the curtain is at Parker Steel? It’s Paul Goldner, owner of Parker Steel. Paul has worked in the steel industry most of his adult life, working under his late father, Leo for many decades before taking it over in the early ’90s. Parker Steel continues to run as a family business to this day, with his youngest daughter and son-in-law in key roles in the business.
Paul’s knack for remembering the most minor details about the steel industry, and being a brave and strategic marketer, has earned him extraordinary success in the metric steel business.
Paul is a great philanthropist, community leader, loving family man, world-class traveler, and wine enthusiast. He has lived in Toledo, Ohio, nearly all his life. Paul has spent ten years converting a large piece of land in Northwest Ohio into his lifelong dream, a wildlife sanctuary where he enjoys the outdoors with his many friends and family. Paul’s best friend is his Portuguese water dog, Sparky. He and his loving wife, Sandy, have ten grandchildren so far. Let’s wish Paul a very happy and healthy 76th year!
To learn more about Paul and how he took Parker Steel from rags to riches, read the History of Parker Steel on our website.
We’ve Got Brass
Parker steel has a wide variety of brass products. Brass round bar stock is a ductile metal with high machinability. It is a good choice when a nice smooth appearance is required and is used widely for decorative purposes. Brass is also an excellent choice when corrosion resistance, non-sparking, electrical conductivity, and strength are necessary. Brass stock is often used as fasteners, musical instruments, faucet components, marine equipment, base plates, braces, and housewares. We carry brass products in round, hex, rectangular and square bars, and round tubes and sheets. We offer grades 272, 360,377, 378, and 385.
Welcome our New CFO, Stacy Sauber
We are pleased to announce the addition of Stacy Sauber to the Parker Steel team in the position of Vice President of Finance & Human Resources. Stacy will function as the VP of Finance and head of Human Resources.
Stacy graduated from Defiance College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Organizational Leadership and Accounting and an MBA from Defiance College.
Stacy and her husband have been married for 20 years, and they have one son and two dogs. They like to unwind by enjoying a glass of wine while listening to their extensive collection of vinyl records. Welcome to the team Stacy!
2022 Metric Metal Reference Guide & Calendar
Our 2022 Metric Metal Reference guides and calendars will arrive any day. In the meantime, we have the digital version of our Reference Guide available now. Please fill out the request form here if you would like us to send you a paper copy.
All of our customers receive a free, 3-year, two-sided plastic calendar. If you would like one, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at marketing@metricmetal.com, and we will put one in the mail for you ASAP.
3rd Quarter 2021 Newsletter
Facing Supply Chain Challenges Head On
Our experienced purchasing team has a robust supply chain network and is doing an excellent job of maintaining high inventory levels so that we can continue to meet your urgent service needs. In addition, our C-TPAT certification means Parker Steel has procedures in place to maintain a high level of security on the shipment of imported goods and expedited processing at the border. With these two critical components in place, we are ahead of the game in stocking material and fulfilling orders.
On top of that, Covid related disruptions, holiday buying surges, and a national shortage of drivers created a perfect storm of long transit times across North America. Estimated transit times are not guaranteed.
Be sure to factor longer than average lead times into your order.
We offer our customers the option to ship freight via Collect, 3rd Party, or one of our convenient pre-paid options.
For expedited deliveries, dedicated hot shot services are available.
Bon Voyage, Vicki.
In the coming months, Parker Steel will be losing the backbone of our company, Vicki Kretz. Vicki has been our VP of Finance & HR for 30 years. Vicki is ready to explore the world by land and sea in her motorhome and on her sailboat. Here are some more interesting facts about our beloved, Vicki:
· Vicki’s first job, McDonald’s
· Vicki has three children and seven grandchildren.
· Vicki is an accomplished sailor and has sailed on Lake Erie and beyond for over 40 years.
· When Vicki started at Parker Steel, there were only four employees. Now there are 43!
· In High school, Vicki twirled baton in the marching band.
Every year, on her birthday, Vicki turns 29!!
Thank you, Vicki, for your many years of service and the hard work it took to help this company become the successful business it is today.
Now, let your dreams set sail……
Cyber-Crime Warning !
With cyber-crimes on the rise, we want to ensure our customers find the REAL Parker Steel every time. Scammers often use subtle changes to the spelling of an email address, domain, and company name to trick your eye and gain your trust. In addition, deceptive websites often spoof competitor images and styles to trick customers away from the familiar sites they intend to find.
Check out our Internet Fraud link on our website for more information and follow this link and save Parker Steel to your Favorites, so you don’t get fooled.
News From Parker Steel
2nd Quarter 2021
Nothing Can Stop Us
Limited staffing, longer than average lead times, Covid restrictions, masks wearing, social distancing, working from home, quarantining, and so much more have made the past 13 months very difficult for many companies. We are no exception, but we have one great advantage, our staff. Our employees at Parker Steel have shown us their loyalty and commitment to you, our customer, during these unpredictable times. They have all pulled together to get jobs done, filling in for others when needed, taking on roles we were not used to, and picking up the slack whenever needed to get orders out the door to our customers on time. Despite the hurdles faced by the Pandemic and the shortage of staff, we were still able to maintain over 99% on-time delivery performance rate. We are very proud of our team. We also want to thank our employees for their continued commitment to safety and health, both personally and professionally, to keep us all as safe as possible.
Farewell, Bob
Pictured: Bob, his wife, Mary, and their family.
After 14.5 years, it’s time to say goodbye to our outstanding Purchasing Manager, Bob Rumschlag. Bob has transformed our business with his discerning skills at analyzing our product needs versus suppliers and the world market. He will be dearly missed. We wish Bob a happy and healthy retirement. Here are some fun facts about Bob we have learned. Job Before Parker Steel: Materials Manager for Precision Springs Distributor Childhood Dream: To become a professional baseball player First job: Cut lawn for $2 per lawn!! Favorite thing about working for Parker Steel: The owners’ appreciation of completed work and success. Retirement Goals: To spend more time Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Kayaking, Traveling, and spending more time with his four children and TWENTY grandchildren!
Totally Tubular
Parker Steel is not your “run of the mill”( no pun intended) steel distributor. Nope, we’re unique, and so is our metal. Not only do we only offer metric sizes, but here is a list of other tubing products that set us apart: Itty bitty, teeny weenie tubes( Capillary)Humungous Tubes (over 250 mm in some product lines)Telescopic Tubes (for our pirate clientele Arggg!)Tube tops (just kidding!!!)Call our experienced and totally awesome sales staff for more info.
News From Parker Steel
2nd Quarter Newsletter 800-333-4140
Nothing Can Stop Us
Limited staffing, longer than average lead times, Covid restrictions, masks wearing, social distancing, working from home, quarantining, and so much more have made the past 13 months very difficult for many companies. We are no exception, but we have one great advantage, our staff. Our employees at Parker Steel have shown us their loyalty and commitment to you, our customer, during these unpredictable times. They have all pulled together to get jobs done, filling in for others when needed, taking on roles we were not used to, and picking up the slack whenever needed to get orders out the door to our customers on time. Despite the hurdles faced by the Pandemic and the shortage of staff, we were still able to maintain over 99% on-time delivery performance rate. We are very proud of our team. We also want to thank our employees for their continued commitment to safety and health, both personally and professionally, to keep us all as safe as possible.
Farewell, Bob.
Pictured: Bob, his wife, Mary, and their family.
After 14.5 years, it’s time to say goodbye to our outstanding Purchasing Manager, Bob Rumschlag.
Bob has transformed our business with his discerning skills at
analyzing our product needs versus suppliers and the world market. He will be
dearly missed. We wish Bob a happy and healthy retirement.
Here are some fun facts about Bob we have learned.
Job Before Parker Steel: Materials Manager for Precision Springs Distributor
Childhood Dream: To become a professional baseball player
First job: Cut lawn for $2 per lawn!!
Favorite thing about working for Parker Steel: The owners’ appreciation of completed work and success.
Retirement Goals: To spend more time Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Kayaking, Traveling, and spending more time with his four children and TWENTY grandchildren!
Totally Tubular
Parker Steel is not your “run of the mill”( no pun intended) steel distributor. Nope, we’re unique, and so is our metal. Not only do we only offer metric sizes, but here is a list of other tubing products that set us apart: Itty bitty, teeny weenie tubes( Capillary) Humungous Tubes (over 250 mm in some product lines) Telescopic Tubes (for our pirate clientele Arggg!) Tube tops (just kidding!!!) Call our experienced and totally awesome sales staff for more info.
4th Quarter 2020
ISO Re-certification Success!
We have recently received our ISO 9001:2015 re-certification.ISO is “an independent, non-governmental, international organization that develops standards to ensure the quality, safety, and efficiency of products, services, and systems.”Re-certification is an intense effort that requires the support and cooperation of each person in the company. All company processes, procedures, and standards need to be carefully examined and tweaked to comply with guidelines to ensure our products’ quality and the safety of our people.We take immense pride in being part of this organization, and in the hard work it takes to gain this type of recognition year after year.Click here to download our current ISO 9001:2015 certificate.
Meet Michael!
Meet Michael Reisinger (Skeeter)! Sales Executive, Metallurgy Specialist, and Fire/ CPR/AED Safety Officer. Michael has been with us for nearly 22 years. He has been an integral part of creating and updating our websites and Reference Guides with his advanced knowledge of metals and grades. He is a family man who loves anything Disney, kayaking, bike riding, and traveling to warm places.
Fun Facts About Michael He is a high school lacrosse referee. First job: Auto parts stock boy in Florida. Pay: $3.10 per hour! Life Motto: Hang Loose! Has met several famous people including Dale Earnhardt Jr., Dave Coulier, Kenny Chesney, and Jake Owen Michael is most Inspired by his wife, who left her job to pursue a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree then become a teacher, all while battling cancer. Michael is a hard worker who is well-liked by everyone in the company. His helpful attitude, loyalty, and willingness to try new things makes him invaluable. “Parker Steel is a family-owned business that looks out for the interests of its employees. It’s a relaxed atmosphere and is easy to get along with all the employees.” Thank you for your many years of service and friendship, Michael.
Directions: Preheat oven to 190°C In small bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. In large bowl, combine butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla; beat until creamy. Beat in eggs. Gradually add flour mixture; mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop 1 Tbsp. rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes. Yields 100 (5cm) cookies.
3rd Quarter 2020
News From Parker Steel
A Cut Above
Parker Steel has recently purchased 2 new cutting machines to better service the needs of our customers.Our new Marvel 380 precision production cutting saw will make it easier and faster to process orders for those large multiple cut orders. This saw is a high speed band saw with programable controls. It has automated indexing and hydraulic metal cutting with a 15″ by 20″ capacity.We also purchased a high capacity Hypertherm 1650 plasma cutter. This precise, clean cut machine has the capability to cut up to 50mm plate.Just give us a call and let us know what cuts you need.*Additional costs could apply.
We are Family
As we see so many other companies laying off, cutting hours, and even closing their doors, we are relieved to report we have not had to follow suit.At Parker Steel, we prepare for the worst. Many of us have been working from home since March. Some have had to change schedules drastically.We continue to work with every member of our staff affected by these difficult times. Our goal is to keep all employees working until COVID-19 is either under control, or eradicated.Parker Steel is not just a company; we are family.
We Never Give Up
With the commitment of our incredible team from IT to sales to warehouse and accounting, and everyone’s patience, and loyalty, we have managed to stay the course. We have stayed true to our commitment to getting most in-stock items out the same day, answer phone calls in 3 rings or less, and continue our efforts to stock the highest quantity of metric size metals in North America.As we continue to trudge through unpredictable sales, zoom meetings, working from home, and taking precautions to stay healthy, we carry on.You can count on us for your metric metal needs now and in the future.
2nd Quarter 2020
News From Parker Steel
Marian Goldner 1923-2020
Parker Steel is grieving the recent passing of our matriarch, Marian Goldner.Marian was the loving wife of the Founding Father, the late Leo Goldner, for 76 years until his recent death in February of this year.She had four children, five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She was an accomplished children’s book writer, community leader, world-class traveler, songwriter, joke teller, and philanthropist.Like the perfect ending to one of her books, Marian died in the comfort of two of her daughters’ loving arms in her home city of Aventura, Florida.
C-TPAT Certified for the Fastest Imports
Parker Steel has been C-TPAT, Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, certified since 2009.With all of the COVID-19 delays, we are ahead of the game. Our C-TPAT certification moves our material through the borders fast and securely under the strictest guidelines.As an added layer of protection for our staff and customers, all imports have been quarantined for 1 week before put to stock.
Show off, Get Free Stuff!
We have so many talented customers creating projects with their metric metal purchases. Prototypes, architectural elements, sculptures, furniture, robots, and so much more. We would love to see what you are doing.Email us a photo of one of your masterpieces and explain how you used metric metal to create it. With your permission we will gladly publish it on our site and our social media and of course give you the credit.All participants will receive a swag bag with Parker Steel promotional items.
Staying Safe
We are happy to report we have not had a single case of COVID-19 throughout our entire company.With most of our sales staff and management working from home, taking temperatures, mask and hand washing protocols, and checking in on all of our employees regularly, we have managed to stay safe and healthy. We also implemented a touch-free time clock for our warehouse team.We will continue to work in this safe way for as long as necessary.We hope you and your family stay safe and healthy.
1st Quarter 2020
News From Parker Steel
Metric Square and Rectangular Tubing
We offer the most extensive inventory of metric size carbon square and rectangular tubing in North America. Square carbon tubes in grade 1005/1018 and S355 range from 10mm to 350mm in a variety of wall thicknesses. Our rectangular carbon tubes are also offered in these grades in a variety of sizes and wall thicknesses.Carbon tubing is often used in the manufacturing industries for use in anything from furniture design to automotive, agricultural, or building materials.Check out our new line of flat oval tubes in grade E235.
Marian Goldner Turns 97!!!
Parker Steel’s matriarch, Marian Goldner, a.k.a. “Grandma Marian”, “Mrs. G”, and “The Come Back Kid”, turned 97 in January!Marian had been the loving wife of the founding Father, the late Leo Goldner, for 76 years until his recent death in February of this year. She is the beloved grandmother to 5, and great grandmother to 7 ranging in ages from 2-14.Marian has written several children’s books throughout her career, donating profits to the Toledo Zoo.
Happy Birthday Mrs. G!
Gold Star Service is Our Goal
As busy as we are, we still manage to retain an over 99% on-time delivery rate, and the majority of our orders go out the same day. Parker Steel’s customers often need their material immediately. We know this and do everything in our power to provide lightning-fast service. Our goal is to answer all sales calls in less than two rings and deliver superior products and services.On-Time DeliveryAccurate OrdersQuality ProductsSuperior Service Let us prove it to you!
Ever Expanding…
Parker Steel continues its expansion of our East Toledo warehouse division with the help of the Lucas County Land Bank program. This service provides a way to beautify the city while helping businesses thrive alongside residential neighborhoods.With this purchase through the Land Bank, neighboring abandoned or neglected lots will be transformed into brand new office space. Natural landscaping and improvements to the sidewalks and driveways will complete the look. We pride ourselves in helping to grow the economy in our city while preserving its character and appeal.
We have now received our highly anticipated stock of flat oval tubes. We offer metric sizes ranging from 20mm x 10mm x 1.5mm wall up to 100mm x 25mm x 2mm wall. This is a welded, non heat treated, and low carbon product in grade E235. Flat oval tubes are often used in furniture and clothing industries, displays, store construction, shopping carts and more.Shop Metric Flat Oval Tubes Now!
Make Way…
With our recent expansion, we are now able to accommodate an additional 4 million pounds of steel. The additional storage will improve lead times for our customers and increase accuracy all around. We have implemented a vertical racking system which is a space-saving and efficient method of storing steel. With all the added vertical space, we can transport material easier and continue to add even more inventory. The addition of our side-loading forklift has proven to be an extremely accurate and safe machine for handling material. It can maneuver in and out of tight spaces, picking up, carrying and transporting thousands of pounds of material with ease. Expansion has definitely kept our warehouse associates busy as we fill up these towering racks, while continuing to bring great service to our customers. We commend the hard work from everyone involved in this massive project.
On Time Delivery is Key
As busy as we are, we still manage to retain an over 96% on time delivery rate, and the majority of our orders still go out the same day. Parker Steel’s customers often need their material immediately. We know this and do everything in our power to provide lightening fast service. Our goal is to answer all sales calls in less than 2 rings, and provide superior customer service.On Time DeliveryAccurate OrdersQuality Products Let us prove it to you!
We have now received our highly anticipated stock of flat oval tubes. We offer metric sizes ranging from 20mm x 10mm x 1.5mm wall up to 100mm x 25mm x 2mm wall. This is a welded, non heat treated, and low carbon product in grade E235.
Flat oval tubes are often used in furniture and clothing industries, displays, store construction, shopping carts and more.
With our recent expansion we are now able to accommodate an additional 4 million pounds of steel. The additional storage will improve lead times for our customers and increase accuracy all around.
We have implemented a vertical racking system which is a space-saving and efficient method of storing steel. With all the added vertical space, we can transport material easier and continue to add even more inventory.
The addition of our side-loading forklift has proven to be an extremely accurate and safe machine for handling material. It can maneuver in and out of tight spaces, picking up, carrying and transporting thousands of pounds of material with ease.
Expansion has definitely kept our warehouse associates busy as we fill up these towering racks, while continuing to bring great service to our customers. We commend the hard work from everyone involved in this massive project.
On Time Delivery is Key
As busy as we are, we still manage to retain an over 96% on time delivery rate, and the majority of our orders still go out the same day.
Parker Steel’s customers often need their material immediately. We know this and do everything in our power to provide lightening fast service. Our goal is to answer all sales calls in less than 2 rings, and provide superior customer service.
On Time Delivery
Accurate Orders
Quality Products
Let us prove it to you!
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We now email over 50% of invoices.
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Did you know that Parker Steel has an enormous inventory of metric size aluminum products? This strong but lightweight and easily machinable metal is used in virtually every industry. Its lightweight properties make it ideal in the beverage, automotive and aerospace industries.
We’ve Got it All
Parker Steel stocks a huge supply of aluminum in round, flat, hex and square bar as well as round, square and rectangular tubing. We also offer it in structural shapes such as channel, angle and tee as well as sheet and plate. We offer a variety of grades including the 2000 5000, 6000, and 7000 series and a seemingly endless number of metric dimensions. Our in-stock inventory is huge, and most items ship out same day.
It’s “Green”!
Recycling aluminum requires only about 5% of the energy it requires to extract it from the earth, making it one of the most environmentally friendly metals. Even the byproduct of aluminum production and recycling is used in concrete and asphalt production. And don’t worry about running out any time soon; Aluminum is one of the most abundant material on earth!
Parker Steel is a provider of material used in the construction and production of windmills. We have structural material in the metric sizes required for these high-tech machines, many of which are designed in Europe. We supply raw material for many of the other energy industries such as solar, hydro, nuclear, gas, oil and wind.
Remember, we are ISO 9001:2015 certified, so we comply with the strict regulations, packaging and traceability needed to supply material to these and other industries.
Huge Inventory of 4140 Alloy
4140 is a versatile material grade. It is a low alloy steel, which is used across many industries. It is tough, has a high fatigue strength, and has excellent abrasion and impact resistance.
Parker Steel offers 4140 material in round, flat, square and hex bar as well as round tube with a variety of conditions including annealed and heat treated. Hundreds of millimeter sizes are available. For more information, see our product guide or download it here.
Expansion is Complete!
We are putting the final touches on our brand new adjoining state-of-the-art warehouse. Complete with high level storage racks, side- loading forklifts, high tech lighting and over 25,000 square feet of storage space. Now you can get even more of what you need, faster.
Having this new warehouse on the same property as two others will speed up order fulfillment time and increase the ability to ship more items same day.
Meet our New Account Executive
We are pleased to announce the addition of Keith Koelsch to the Parker Steel team, in the position of Account Executive. In this role, Keith is joining our Inside Sales Team, ensuring that we efficiently meet or exceed our customers’ needs.
For the last 17 years, he has worked in Customer Service/Inside Sales. In this role, he has worked closely with customers and team members in developing cost-effective solutions for their customers.
Keith’s strong customer service experience makes him a great addition to our team. Welcome to the team, Keith!
Getting Greener Day by Day
In an an ongoing effort to lessen our environmental impact, Parker Steel is “Going Green”. In our Marketing and Administrative departments, we are taking steps to reduce paper waste as well as using recycled and recyclable materials whenever possible. We now email over 50% of invoices as opposed to paper mailings.
Please email us here to let us know the address you would like for us to begin sending your digital invoices.
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We offer ½% 10 Days/Net 30 discount for our open account customers.
With many new sizes coming in and increasing product demand, it has become essential to create space for more material. We are in the process of building a 25,000 square foot warehouse which will join up with one of our existing warehouses. This new warehouse will feature high tech equipment and technology, top of the line end loading forklifts and high level storage racking systems. The completion date is set for January 2019. With all of this extra space, we will have more of what you need in stock for fast shipments.
New Carriers
Due to the heightening demand and rising fees for LTL shipments, we at Parker Steel have reacted swiftly to bring the best possible shipping value to our customer.
We have added 7 local and national carriers to our approved carrier list including Holland, Old Dominion, ABF, Estes, Saia, YRC and R&L Carriers. We will continue to expand this list in order to continue to bring the best possible service to all of our customers. Parker Steel has a 99.9% Same Day Shipping Performance record. Click here to see our incredible performance history.
Founder Leo Goldner Turns 95
Leo Goldner established the original Parker Steel Company in 1955. He began the business selling hard to find structural steel items mostly to Canada. Leo is still involved in the business and in fact, is credited for the idea of the new warehouse expansion program.
Leo and his wife, Marian (95) enjoy a surprisingly eventful life in Florida these days. These lovebirds celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary this year as well. Congrats to you both!
Successful Audit
Parker Steel recently passed our 2ndexternal audit of the ISO 9001-2015 standard. We have been certified to ISO 9001 since 2005 and achieved re-certification to the new standard in 2017. This year again, we passed our external audit, with flying colors.
Parker Steel, truly lives and breathes the Quality Management System (QMS) which is critical to our continued success.
Going Green
In an an ongoing effort to lessen our environmental impact, Parker Steel is “Going Green”. We are working with California’s stringent regulations making the necessary changes for shipments headed for California. In our Marketing and Administrative departments we are taking steps to reduce paper waste as well as using recycled and recyclable materials whenever possible.
Please email us here to let us know the address you would like for us to begin sending your digital invoices.
AISI Cold Drawn Seamless Round Tube is a general-purpose alloy used where substantial strength, toughness and hardness are required. Through tempering, quenching and the cold drawn process, the end result is improved strength and ductility, improved toughness, better fatigue resistance and superior surface condition.
Parker Steel stocks 4140 Alloy round tubes ranging in size from 4 x 0.5 mm up to 40 x 10 mm. We have a wide selection and plenty of stock. Call or email our Sales Department today for recently updated pricing.
Need something unusual? Parker Steel offers a huge variety of Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) material in lots of unusual sizes.
We pride ourselves on stocking material that is hard to find due to the unusual size. We stock JIS flat bar, square bar, rectangular tubes as well as beams, channel and angle.
We carry close to 100 oddball JIS Flat Bar sizes alone. For example, some of our more popular JIS Carbon Flat Bar SS400 sizes include, 32 x 9 m m, 9 x 6 mm, 38 x 25 mm, 19 x 6 mm and much more. Technical data concerning chemistry and mechanical properties are available on our website for each item.
Don’t forget, Parker Steel also carries a wide selection of structural shapes in a variety of metal types and grades. We offer beams, angle, channel, sheet, plate, Tees and more. Many can be found in our carbon stock, as well as structural material in stainless and aluminum. We also offer tool steel in drill rod, flat and square bar which are suitable for tool making. Tool steel is distinctive for its hardness and abrasion resistance, and ability to withstand high temperatures.
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Among many other types of steel, Parker Steels stocks a huge variety of stainless steel bar, tube, and structural shapes. Within these shapes, a seemingly endless choice of grades and metric dimensions.
For your convenience our website publishes the chemistry and mechanical properties and tolerance charts of many of our stainless steel products. Give us a call and our sales team can fill you in on all details you would need.
This guide is full of great information and in-depth detail regarding the specific grades and standards of all metal types for each product can be found. Tolerance charts, DIN and EN comparisons, mechanical properties, US vs. international standards, conversion and equivalency charts, information on finishes, pressure charts and more.
Note that this is only a guide and does not necessarily reflect our current inventory, however we do stock nearly 6,000 line items and can order most anything else.
Parker Steel offers a lot more than just Carbon and Stainless Steel. We stock a large inventory of Brass Copper and Aluminum in many grades and metric dimensions.
Please see our Reference Guide or simply stroll through our new website to see what we have to offer. If you don’t see what you need, contact us! We are happy to look for your request and we will do our best to find it.
Made it With Metric- Bicycle Vending by Bike and a Box
12/21/17
Metric-Sized Carbon Tubes Help Keep Custom Bicycle Carts Dry
Bike and a Box- Custom Bicycle Cart Vending
Made with Metric
Food trucks have been a fixture in and around Los Angeles, CA, for more than 40 years, in the form of Mexican taqueros, where one could get an authentic taco for at least half the price of a sit down restaurant. However, when Korean Roy Choi drove his Kogi Truck throughout the LA area, cooking up Korean short-rib tacos and kimchi dogs, a movement took off. Today, food trucks are a culinary fixture, serving everything from gourmet foods to ice cream, often as outposts of brick and mortar restaurants. But they are expensive to run, making them cost-prohibitive for budding chefs and cooks who can whip up a good meal but don’t have the capital to invest in a full truck. Albuquerque, NM-based Bike and a Box is the answer to their prayers.
Founded in 2016 by David Langer, Bike and a Box is the result of many conversations with customers involved in the coffee industry who wanted to take their business on the road. Langer has been in the coffee roasting and sales business for 26 years, owning a coffee roastery in Albuquerque now run by his wife. According to Langer, a food truck business can cost tens of thousands of dollars to start up. “A lot of younger millennials are getting into it,” said Langer. “It enables them to start a business. If one location doesn’t work, they can easily find another location. The investment is less than $5000.”
Langer’s son Jonathan is a design engineer and they conceptualized the design together. Six people assemble the bikes in a warehouse located across the street from the coffee roastery. The bike platform itself is imported from a large bicycle manufacturer in Taiwan. All components are in metric sizes.
In order to build the canopies that cover the customizable truck boxes, Langer needed to find a supplier that could provide metric size square carbon steel tubes that could be easily welded to the bike platform in a short period of time. He worked with Parker Steel Company (Maumee, OH) to order carbon steel square tubing ranging in size from 15mm x 15mm x 1.5mm to 20mm x 20mm x 1.5mm. The tubing is strong enough to hold the traditional canopy or the recently introduced solar canopy at 290N/mm2 min. tensile strength. The tubing arrived within days. “We needed a local supplier because the entire customization is done in the U.S. We needed someone who could provide the material pretty fast,” said Langer. Parker Steel is the only steel distributor in the United States that stocks exclusively metric dimensional metals. Completed bikes are usually shipped within two weeks of order.
The six-speed bike itself contains a 250W rear hub-mounted electric assist motor with rechargeable battery that runs at speeds up to 29 mph for those times when pedaling is just too tiring. “With all of the weight – you carry inventory plus equipment plus canopy and anything else – the motor really goes about 20 mph,” said Langer. The stainless steel and wood box is customized to accommodate what is being sold. All counter surfaces are made from stainless steel to satisfy Health Department requirements. “We customize the box depending on what it’s going to be used for. So, if it’s used for coffee sales, obviously it’s going to have coffee-related equipment, if it’s ice cream it will have a freezer,” said Langer. A tap is available for beer sales while heating equipment can be found on hot dog carts. Inside the lacquered plywood box is a stainless steel box that can be washed and sanitized. A floor drain allows water to be drained under the cart. Custom wraps with logos, etc., cover the plywood. The entire Bike and a Box structure is assembled in Albuquerque with parts welded by local fabricators.
The next generation of Bike and a Box will have a larger, heavier platform and box. “It’s almost a little kitchen on a bike that’s going to be able to do much more,” said Langer. “It’s going to have a bigger sink – or four sinks – and you can make food with a propane stove, not just serve it.” The four-compartment sink also fulfills Health Department requirements.
Business is growing steadily – they are now selling in 20 states – and Langer expects to sell more bikes with the introduction of the new generation in 2018. The company will be relying on its suppliers and fabrication partners even more as word continues to get out. The relationship with the bike platform manufacturer in Taiwan is strong and the need for a U.S.-based metric part supplier to fit the metric-sized frame is growing. With lead times of two weeks, the ability to receive parts in a day or two is integral to delivering these bikes to budding entrepreneurs.
If you have a product made using our metric products and would like to be featured on our website, blog and Twitter feed, please email: Marketing@metricmetal.com
Cutting Tool Engineering Magazine Features Parker Steel
9/28/17
Parker Steel featured in Cutting Tool Engineering Magazine
Today’s Medical Developements- Metric Sized Medical Metal from Parker Steel Co.
9/28/17
Parker Steel has been highlighted by Today’s Medical Developments Magazine . Click on the article below for details on how Parker Steel is providing the materials needed in the Medical Equipment marketplace
Welcome Shawn Kaelber, Parker Steel’s Information Technology Manager
9/21/17
Shawn Kaelber
IT Manager at Parker Steel
Shawn Kaelber
[MAUMEE, OH – September 2017] Parker Steel Company is pleased to announce that Shawn Kaelber has joined the company as IT Manager. In his new role, Shawn is responsible for overseeing and managing Parker Steel’s information technology department including computer and network systems and installation operations, telephone systems optimization, and other related projects. He is a liaison between Parker Steel’s customers, vendors and consultants. As part of the company’s management team, Shawn reports directly to president Jerry Hidalgo and helps shape policies and plans to improve upon current business practices and building a strong future for Parker Steel.
“Shawn has strong hands on experience in computer networking, hardware/software systems, digital and VOIP telephone systems and website management,” said Hidalgo. “His proven track record in his areas of responsibility positions him to be a strong contributor in helping to further improve and build our business.”
Shawn graduated from the University of Toledo with a degree in Applied Business, Computer Network Administration. Most recently, he spent three years as IT Director at Midwest Packaging Solutions. Prior to that he served 3 years as Shipping Manager, then 8 additional years as IT Director at Bergquist, Inc.
Welcome James Kaufman, Sales Manager
9/19/17
Parker Steel Welcomes
James “Jamie” Kaufman, Sales Manager
James Kaufman- Sales Manager
[MAUMEE, OH – September 2017]
Parker Steel Company is pleased to annunce that James (Jamie) Kaufman has been appointed Sales Manager of the company’s Maumee, Ohio-based sales operation. He is responsible for developing and executing strategies to build incremental sales for Parker Steel’s metric metal supply business as well as overseeing the efforts of the company’s sales team. In his new role, Kaufman is also a part of Parker Steel’s management team, reporting to president Jerry Hidalgo.
“Jamie’s experience and focus on managing our sales team and deploying initiatives to build additional sales will help us grow moving forward,” said Hidalgo. “Jamie brings 15 years of strong experience in sales and business development, and more than 10 years of sales management.
Kaufman graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Finance and has served in sales and business development and sales management positions at Eleetus, Impact Business Design Group and About Golf, Ltd.
Parker Steel’s Headquarters Moves
8/31/17
The New Home of Parker Steel Company
Parker Steel Moves for the First Time in it’s 60 year History
Parker Steel’s New Headquarters in Maumee, Ohio
Leo Goldner founded Parker Steel in 1955. The business began as a steel brokerage company specializing in structural metals such as carbon channel, angel and tees. Leo rented space in the previous location at 4239 Monroe Street. His landlord, allowed him to use the space for free for the first year or so until Leo could make a profit. Leo couldn’t even afford to buy the steel his customers needed, so he purchased the steel using the money he asked for up front from his customers. He would then quickly buy the needed steel and whatever else he could afford and send the purchased items immediately out to the customer. This made business very stressful, trying to keep the customers happy while building his inventory. By 1970 he had a staff of about eight employees, including his son and current owner, Paul Goldner.
In the beginning, Parker Steel sold inch-size material; we did not specialize in metric size metals as we do now. The building had been remodeled only once since 1955, about 20 years later in 1975. In those days, carpet was a popular choice for floor coverings, but at Parker Steel we thought it made an ideal soundproofing material as well. That lovely brown shag carpeting remained on the walls throughout the office from that time forward. As appealing as that sounds, imagine the added delight of the residual cigarette and cigar smoke that plagued everyone’s sinuses even years after smoking was banned in the facility. Obviously, this move to a better-looking (and better smelling) building was a welcomed change for our staff.
The new headquarters at 1625 Indian Wood Circle in Maumee offers our employees and visitors, a bright and airy work and meeting space with rustic beams and wooded views. The building is located in Arrowhead Business Park, which is surrounded by many delightful eateries, shops and parks. The former Parker Steel location was located on a busy street in an eroding area of Toledo. When Leo settled the company there it was a desirable area of town. Sadly, that part of Toledo has been on an economically downward spiral for some time.
As a bonus, it happens that the majority of our staff lives much closer to the new location, and many are using the opportunity to ride their bikes to and from work. A small walking trail and park are near our building, providing a pleasant place for all of us in the business park to walk, run, ride or just simply take in a bit of nature on our breaks. Deer, possum, hedgehogs, squirrels and birds all find refuge in these woodlands. With our building’s expansive views of nature, many of us are able to observe these animals in their home environment right from our desks.
We enjoy having visitors, so please call us if you would like to spend some time here with us. Bring your walking shoes and we’ll go for a stroll.
About Parker Steel Company
Founded in 1955, Parker Steel is the only steel distributor in the United States that stocks exclusively metric dimensional metals. The staff works closely together to fulfill customer orders, ninety-six percent of which ship out the same day.
Ideal for applications where pre-sized metric parts are needed, Parker’s cold drawn rounds, hexagons, squares, and flats; TG&P shafting; chrome-plated shafting; tubing in seamless and welded diameters; welded square and rectangular tubing; round and square telescopic tubing; hydraulic and capillary tubing; threaded rod, cold and hot rolled sheets and plates; shims; tees; angles; channels; beams; and drill rod are available in millimeter sizes. They also stock metric sizes in carbon steel, alloy, stainless steel, and brass aluminum. Plate shearing and production saw cutting services are available when needed.
Inventory includes cold drawn rounds, hexagons, squares, and flats, TG&P shafting, chrome plated shafting, tubing in seamless and welded diameters, welded square and rectangular tubing, round and square telescopic tubing, hydraulic tubing, capillary tubing, threaded rod, cold and hot rolled sheets and plates, shims, tees, angles, channels, beams, and drill rod in carbon steel, alloy, stainless steel, brass, aluminum, titanium, tool, and nickel alloy. In addition to its Maumee, Ohio-based headquarters, the company maintains two warehouses in nearby Toledo and has a customer service line dedicated solely to Spanish-speaking customers.
Metric Metal from Parker Steel Company Used in Energy Industry Applications
4/12/16
Energy Industry Metal Supplier
Supplying Metals to Energy Industries
ISO 9001 Certified
Corrosion resistant materials used in wind, solar, gas, hydro/ electric applications.
Parker Steel Company offers the largest supply of metric-sized metals in North America. Chrome-finished and chrome-plated parts offer corrosion-resistance to 200 hours in salt spray testing to ISO 9227 specifications with a rating of nine. The high-strength and exceptional corrosion-resistance make them suitable for the energy industry. They can be used in wind turbine, infrastructure, offshore platform equipment, earth moving equipment, cranes, forklifts, etc., in nuclear, wind, electrical, and natural gas power applications. Parker Steel offers Special packaging for nuclear power customers requiring stainless steel parts to prevent cross contamination with those made from carbon steel.
Inventory includes cold drawn rounds, hexagons, squares, and flats, TG&P shafting, chrome plated shafting, tubing in seamless and welded diameters. They also offer welded square and rectangular tubing, round and square telescopic, hydraulic tubing and capillary tubing. Threaded rod, cold and hot rolled sheets and plates, shims, tees, angles, channels, beams, and drill rod as well. They sell a huge variety of materials such as carbon steel, alloy, stainless steel, brass, aluminum, tool, and nickel alloy.
Parker Steel Company was Founded in 1955, Parker Steel is the only steel distributor in the United States that stocks exclusively metric dimensional metals. Parker Steel is ISO 9001 and CTPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) certified. 96 percent of all orders are shipped the same day from the company’s Toledo-based warehouses. In addition to its Maumee, Ohio based headquarters, the company maintains two warehouses in nearby Toledo and has a customer service line dedicated solely to Spanish-speaking customers.
Limited staffing, longer than average lead times, Covid restrictions, masks wearing, social distancing, working from home, quarantining, and so much more have made the past 13 months very difficult for many companies. We are no exception, but we have one great advantage, our staff. Our employees at Parker Steel have shown us their loyalty and commitment to you, our customer, during these unpredictable times. They have all pulled together to get jobs done, filling in for others when needed, taking on roles we were not used to, and picking up the slack whenever needed to get orders out the door to our customers on time. Despite the hurdles faced by the Pandemic and the shortage of staff, we were still able to maintain over 99% on-time delivery performance rate. We are very proud of our team. We also want to thank our employees for their continued commitment to safety and health, both personally and professionally, to keep us all as safe as possible.
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