The Manufacturing Generational Excellence Award recognizes companies that have operated successfully for multiple decades, become pillars of their communities, maintained a commitment to local hiring and supporting the local community around them. Special consideration was given to family-owned businesses that have passed leadership from one generation to the next. ColoradoBiz Magazine covered the full list of nominees across all award categories ahead of the May 7 ceremony at Mile High Station in Denver.

Founded in 1964 and now led by the third generation of the McCallin Family, Steel Storage Systems has been manufacturing material handling equipment in Commerce City for more than 60 years. Through ownership transitions, economic cycles, and an evolving industry, our core values have remained the same; to support our clients, our employees, and the community here in Commerce City we’ve called home since the very beginning.

Being recognized alongside other long-standing Colorado manufacturers is something we’re grateful for. The Colorado Manufacturing Network Awards have become one of the state’s most meaningful celebrations of the people and companies keeping manufacturing strong in Colorado, and we’re honored to be part of that conversation.

Winners were announced at the CMNA Awards Dinner on May 7, 2026, and while we didn’t take home the award, being nominated for the first time and being recognized as a finalist among so many strong Colorado manufacturers is a huge honor for us. The 2026 Generational Excellence Award went to Merritt Trailers, another third-generation family manufacturer with deep roots in Colorado, and it’s hard to argue with that. We’re grateful to Manufacturer’s Edge and the Colorado Manufacturing Network for the recognition, and proud to be part of a community of companies that are keeping manufacturing alive and well in this state.

About Steel Storage Systems:

Steel Storage Systems, Inc. has been designing and manufacturing storage and material handling equipment for steel service centers in the heart of Commerce City, Colorado since 1964. Learn more at steelstorage.com.

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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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“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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