Commerce City, Colo. — May 2026

Steel Storage Systems, Inc. (SSSI) has once again been recognized as one of the Top 10 Service Center Equipment Brands in the May 2026 issue of Metal Center News, continuing a streak that dates back to 2019.

The annual list, voted on by readers of Metal Center News, the leading trade publication for the metals distribution and service center industry, highlights manufacturers that service centers trust and rely on most. The material handling category recognizes manufacturers of racks, automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyors, coil-handling equipment, cranes, and other material handling devices serving metal service centers across North America. SSSI ranked #7 this year, recognized for its line of SpaceSaver Racks, Sheet Racks, Conveyor systems, Custom Handling Systems, and Parts Tumblers.

Earning a place on this list eight years running is something we don’t take for granted. We are grateful first and foremost for the clients who rely on our products every day, and who keep coming back, project after project.

The Metal Center News Top 10 is determined annually by reader surveys and industry data, making it a peer-driven recognition we’re particularly proud to keep earning.

About Us:
Founded in 1964 and based in Commerce City, Colorado, Steel Storage Systems is a third-generation, family-owned manufacturer with more than 60 years of experience building material handling solutions for steel service centers, manufacturers, and industrial facilities. We design and manufacture our equipment to spec, with a hands-on approach to custom engineering ensuring our clients receive products that meet their requirements now and in the future.

Learn more at steelstorage.com.

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Steel Storage Systems, an industry leader in metal storage and handling with over six decades of innovation, announces our participation in FABTECH Expo 2025. FABTECH is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event. We will be on hand to demonstrate our comprehensive line of roll-out storage and material handling solutions located in the Forming and Fabrication Pavilion in Hall A, Booth A1156.

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SpaceSaver Roll-Out Rack

Our SpaceSaver Rack is ideal for storing long materials in roll-out receptacles easily accessible with an overhead crane. This roll-out cantilever rack stores bars, shapes, pipes, and tubes up to 8 levels high, resulting in up to five times the amount of metal storage density. 

Roll-Out Sheet Rack

Like our SpaceSaver, Roll-Out Sheet Racks offer increased storage capacity and accessibility for sheet metal, plate, and other flat products. These customizable sheet metal racks are available in multiple configurations and sizes and can store up to 72×144″ material. Drawer options include:

• 5K Drawer Capacity Roll-Out
• 10K Drawer Capacity Crank-Out
• 10K Drawer Capacity Powered

Conveyor and Transfer Systems

Steel Storage Systems also offers custom-designed roller and transfer conveyor systems. These systems are built to serve metal cutting and processing applications while improving metal flow and material handling safety. 

Improving Metal Flow, Safety, and Efficiency for over 60 years

For over 60 years, Steel Storage has focused on improving workflow and shop safety across the industry with our space (and time) -saving storage solutions.

For more information about our metal storage and material handling solutions, please get in touch with Steel Storage Systems today, don’t forget to visit our booth in the Forming and Fabrication Pavilion Hall A, Booth A1156!

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“When looking for equipment, service centers and toll processors have a variety of objectives in mind, with cost, lead times, ease of operation, flexibility, service capabilities and more playing a role in the decision on which manufacturer to select. Each company’s needs may be unique to their markets and business. The survey is designed to recognize just which companies are doing the best job of meeting all of these complex requirements.” –[source]

We’re grateful to Metal Center News for this distinction and appreciate the role our customers have played in rating us so highly.  Our primary goal at Steel Storage Systems is strong relationships with our clients.

Steel Storage Systems manufactures heavy-duty conveyors, custom material handling systems, and roll-out racks for structural steel, tube, pipe, bar stock, sheet metal, and plate. We offer tailored material storage and handling solutions for any metals service center application. Contact us to learn more about our racks and conveyor systems!

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SpaceSaver Roll-Out Rack

Our SpaceSaver Rack is ideal for storing long materials in roll-out receptacles easily accessible with an overhead crane. This roll-out cantilever rack stores bars, shapes, pipes, and tubes up to 8 levels high, resulting in up to five times the amount of metal storage density. 

Roll-Out Sheet Rack

Like our SpaceSaver, Roll-Out Sheet Racks offer increased storage capacity and accessibility for sheet metal, plate, and other flat products. These customizable sheet metal racks are available in multiple configurations and sizes and can store up to 72×144 sq ft material. Drawer options include:

• 5K Drawer Capacity Roll-Out
• 10K Drawer Capacity Crank-Out
• 10K Drawer Capacity Powered

Conveyor and Transfer Systems

Steel Storage Systems also offers custom-designed roller and transfer conveyor systems. These systems are built to serve metal cutting and processing applications while improving metal flow and material handling safety. 

Improving Metal Flow, Safety, and Efficiency for over 60 years

For over 60 years, Steel Storage has focused on improving workflow and shop safety across the industry with our space (and time) -saving storage solutions.

For more information about our metal storage and material handling solutions, please get in touch with Steel Storage Systems today, don’t forget to visit our booth in the Forming and Fabrication Pavilion in the North/South Hall, Booth S26145!

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According to MCN, readers are polled on their recommendations for material handling equipment manufacturers, including makers of ASRS, racks, conveyors, and more. Steel Storage Systems made the Metal Center News Top Ten Service Center Equipment Brands list for the sixth year in a row, thanks to the support of our metal service center customers. We appreciate our strong customer relationships and the Metal Center News team for the recognition.

Steel Storage Systems manufactures heavy-duty conveyors, custom material handling systems, and roll-out racks for structural steel, tube, pipe, bar stock, sheet metal, and plate. We offer tailored storage and handling solutions for any metals service center application. Contact us to learn more about our racks and conveyor systems!

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Conveyor Systems: Moving Metal Industries Forward

Employing conveyor systems to transport heavy and bulky materials isn’t a new revelation and has been a staple in metal processing, distribution, fabrication, and manufacturing operations. Recent advances in technology, however, have helped elevate basic machines to the powerful multitasking systems available today.

Smart Conveyor Control Systems

Smart technology has played a huge role in modernizing conveyor systems by allowing greater interactivity between machines, enterprise systems, and operators. Using state-of-the-art sensors, programmable logic controller (PLC), and human machine interface (HMI) technology, production managers and operators can see material levels, throughput efficiency, power consumption, and other vital information. Smart systems with program-and-go capabilities also allow for remote access to troubleshoot, modular expansion of control allow systems, and integration with other machine centers.

Automation and Integration

While automation and integration in manufacturing aren’t new concepts, they have experienced rapid advances, making this valuable technology more accessible to smaller businesses. Most notably, improvements in sensors have allowed for greater accuracy, safety, and productivity, reducing production time and overall costs. Companies can increase value-added processing capacity by reducing material handling and streamlining material flow.

Interconnected IT and OT

Automation and interconnectivity have come a long way in recent years and are now more available and efficient than ever before. When used with fully integrated conveyor solutions, interconnected technology can significantly improve manufacturing operations. A few ways interconnectivity has improved productivity include:

• Alerting when the material is low or misaligned.
• Visible and audible alarms signaling operation.
• Disabling conveyor when an operator is in close proximity or another operation is in process. 
• Pausing production when a system is malfunctioning and providing diagnostics.

Heavy-Duty Metal Movers

Steel Storage Systems conveyor systems are available in a number of configurations and options that offer manufacturers a wealth of benefits, including:

• Reduced Downtime 
• Improved Productivity
• Enhanced Workplace Safety
• Customizable Solutions

Roller Conveyor Systems

Built to withstand years of heavy use, roller conveyor systems facilitate the smooth transfer of steel and other metals from one process to the next. Roller conveyors easily integrate into metal manufacturing and material moving applications, including:

• Saw Handling Systems
• CTL Exit Lines
• Shot Blaster Systems
• Tube Mill Exit Lines
• Order Filling Systems

Transfer and Cross Conveyor Systems

Transfer systems, most often used with roller conveyors, allow material to accumulate and be fed at desired intervals. This makes these conveyor systems particularly valuable for increased efficiency for processing assets. Cross conveyor systems, which are similar to transfer systems, provide greater flexibility in multi-phased metal processing operations.

Steel Storage Systems Customized Conveyor Solutions

Steel Storage Systems is dedicated to improving metal flow throughout manufacturing while increasing worker safety and improving overall productivity. We work with each client to customize conveyor and storage systems to meet their exact material flow requirements. Please contact us today to learn more.

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Years in the Making

We’ve proudly exhibited at FABTECH® for over 30 years and seen such amazing advancements in the metal fabrication and manufacturing industry in that time. Steel Storage has played a pivotal role in improving workflow and shop safety across the industry with our space (and time) saving storage solutions. Each year brings new insights and innovations throughout the industry, and we are excited to see what new things await at this year’s FABTECH® expo.

A One-of-a-Kind Experience 

Steel Storage Systems has had the pleasure of watching FABTECH® grow into the internationally recognized industry event it is today. Experts across all fields come together to build partnerships, share innovative solutions, and show off their latest and greatest. 

We will feature interactive displays of our two most popular metal storage solutions: the SpaceSaver Roll-Out Rack and Roll-Out Sheet Rack.

SpaceSaver Roll-Out Rack

Our SpaceSaver Rack is ideal for storing long materials within easy reach. This roll-out cantilever rack is capable of holding bars, shapes, pipes, and tubes up to 8 levels high, resulting in up to five times the amount of metal storage density. 

Roll-Out Sheet Rack

Much like our SpaceSaver, Roll-Out Sheet Racks offer greater storage capacity than traditional options. These customizable sheet metal racks are available in multiple configurations and sizes and are capable of storing up to 72×144 sq ft material. Options include:

• 5K Drawer Capacity Roll-Out
• 10K Drawer Capacity Crank-Out
• 10K Drawer Capacity Powered

Conveyor and Transfer Systems

Steel Storage Systems also offers custom-designed roller conveyor and transfer systems. These systems are built to withstand rugged metal cutting and processing applications while improving metal flow and material handling safety. 

Improving Metal Flow, Safety, and Efficiency

Our hands-on exhibit will give you first-hand experience in how Steel Storage Systems has enhanced efficiency across multiple applications. Come see the compact designs that safely keep metals organized while allowing for easier material transfers with their double-sided construction and smooth mechanical function. For more information about our storage solutions, please get in touch with Steel Storage Systems today, and don’t forget to swing by our booth in Hall A, Booth A1162!

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Steel Storage Systems made the Metal Center News Top Ten Service Center Equipment Brands for the fifth year in a row! We appreciate the support of our customers and everyone at Metal Center News.

Steel Storage Systems manufactures heavy-duty Conveyors, Custom Material Handling Systems, and Roll-Out Racks for structural steel, bar stock, sheet metal, plate, and more. Contact us to learn more about our storage racks and conveyor systems!

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Steel Storage Systems made the Metal Center News Top Ten Metal Center Equipment Brands for the forth year in a row! We appreciate the support of our customers and everyone at Metal Center News.

Steel Storage Systems manufactures heavy-duty Conveyor Systems, Custom Material Handling Systems, and Roll-Out Racks for structural steel, sheet metal, plate, and more. Contact us to learn more about our storage and conveyor systems!

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