Description

Steel America is a premier custom steel fabrication and large-scale machining service provider based in Norfolk, Virginia. Established as a division of Colonna’s Shipyard in the early 1990s, Steel America builds on a rich heritage dating back to 1875, when its parent company was founded. With over a century of experience, Steel America has developed into one of the largest fabrication and machining centers in the Mid-Atlantic region, specializing in heavy custom steel fabrication and machining projects with unit capacities up to 1,000 metric tons. The company works with a variety of materials, including carbon plate, stainless steel, aluminum, and specialty alloys, serving a diverse multi-industry customer base that includes marine infrastructure, power generation, industrial plants, oil and gas, and civil structures. Steel America’s unique capabilities include the fabrication of heavy, high-cube modular structures that can be delivered by barge directly to waterborne project sites. Their comprehensive in-house services span estimating, engineering, project management, quality control, and inspection, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to exacting standards. The company also offers on-site machining and welding services worldwide, underscoring their commitment to meeting complex and demanding project requirements. Industries served by Steel America include the marine sector, where its proximity to the water and deep industry knowledge enable the fabrication of caisson gates, heavy infrastructure, aircraft carrier support projects, ship components, and more. In the power industry, Steel America provides fabrications for new and existing power plants, including ductwork, pipe spools, stacks, air-cooled condensers, heat recovery steam generators, and emissions control modules, along with onsite shutdown support. The hydro sector benefits from their expertise in flood control gates, hydro components, bulkhead gates, cofferdams, turbine shafts, and floating docks. The industrial sector remains a core market, with Steel America’s heavy lift capacity and skilled welders and machinists enabling the delivery of large-scale fabrications and facility operations support. As a family-owned and values-focused company, Steel America prides itself on its skilled workforce, cutting-edge technology, and a steadfast commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Their longstanding relationship with Colonna’s Shipyard enhances their capabilities and market reach, positioning Steel America as a trusted partner for complex fabrication and machining projects across multiple industries.