O'Neal Steel

O'Neal Steel is the nation's largest family-owned metals service center, distributing carbon and alloy steel, stainless steel, and aluminum from inventory. Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, the company operates 19 strategically located facilities and serves customers across the eastern United States and nationwide. Its products reach industries including infrastructure equipment, emergency vehicles, delivery systems, commercial and residential construction, and industrial manufacturing.

Alongside distribution, O'Neal Steel provides value-added metal processing tailored to market needs. Technology work spans eCommerce platform development and metals distribution technology. The company's PRONTO platform gives customers continuous, 24/7 access to inventory, pricing, ordering, and account management.

As a family-owned business and an affiliate of O'Neal Industries, the company states core values of honesty, integrity, and respect for others, alongside a commitment to service excellence and to embracing technology and innovation. Employee retention is notably high: many team members have been with O'Neal Steel for more than 40 years. The company describes its heritage as a century-long vision to serve America's industrial needs.