Manufacturing Today Issue - 236 May 2025 | Page 155

_______________________________________________________________________________________ North American Steel

North American Steel is a Canadian manufacturer and service provider of pallet racking and industrial storage systems. It

manufactures one of the widest varieties
of racking products in the North American market and also provides in-house design,
engineering, and project management services. The company boasts the ability
to handle everything from concept to completion. Mike Tripp, VP of Operations, sheds more light on the company’ s story:
“ We have a long and established history. The business was first incorporated in 1952 as a
subsidiary of Steel Equipment of England, which was originally founded in 1898. In
1972, North American Steel was acquired by the Fabricius family, who continue to own and lead the company to this day.
“ Our President, Rolf Fabricius, is wellknown in the racking industry. He has played a key role in developing Canadian safety standards for racking systems and holds several patents for unique racking products and engineering designs. His leadership and commitment to product safety and innovation have shaped our company culture and reputation.
“ We offer one of the most extensive and flexible ranges of racking systems in the industry. Our manufacturing capabilities allow us to produce both roll-formed and structural
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