Russel Metals (OTCMKTS:RUSMF) is one of North America’s largest metals distribution and processing companies, offering an extensive range of steel, aluminum, stainless steel and specialty metals products. Through a network of more than 100 service centers and facilities across Canada and the United States, the company provides customers with both standard and custom-cut metals, including plate, sheet, tubing, pipe and bar. Additional offerings include building products, piping and valves, as well as complementary items such as plastics and industrial hardware.
In addition to its product distribution capabilities, Russel Metals operates a comprehensive suite of value-added processing services. These services encompass precision cutting, machining, laser and oxyfuel burning, plate profiling, shearing, bending and fabrication. By integrating these capabilities with its inventory management and just-in-time delivery solutions, the company supports customers in industries ranging from construction and infrastructure to energy, transportation and heavy equipment manufacturing.
Founded in 1929 and headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Russel Metals has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion to serve a diverse industrial customer base. The company’s operations are organized into three business segments—Service Centers, Energy Products, and Steel Distributors—each tailored to meet the specific needs of regional and sectoral markets. This structure enables Russel Metals to leverage local expertise while maintaining the scale and resources of a leading North American distributor.
Under the leadership of President and CEO Edward J. Kennedy and a seasoned executive team, Russel Metals continues to focus on customer service, operational efficiency and sustainable growth. The company’s long-term strategy emphasizes expansion into high-growth markets, investment in processing technologies and ongoing enhancements to its supply chain capabilities.
