Matt Hopkins promoted to Manager -Sales Administration

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It is with great pleasure we announce that Matt Hopkins has been promoted to the position of Manager -Sales Administration starting January 15, 2024.  Matt has served in many roles during his tenure and has demonstrated strong leadership, dedication and expertise.  We are confident that Matt will take on his new responsibilities with the same enthusiasm and professionalism.

Please join us in congratulating Matt on his new position with Greer Steel.

Charles A. Maul retires after 30 years at Greer Steel

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After 30 years of service, Charles A. Maul, Western Regional Sales Manager, retired, effective December 7, 2023.  Charles was an integral part of our organization and held a number of key positions such as General Manager and Vice-President Commercial during his tenure at Greer Steel. We wish Charles all the best in his new journey.

Quinn Conner promoted to Outside Sales Representative

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It is with great pleasure to announce that Quinn Conner has been promoted to the position of Outside Sales Representative as of January 1, 2024.  Quinn has been an integral part of our team for 26 years and has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication and expertise. 

Please join us in Congratulating Quinn on this wonderful achievement.  We have no doubt that Quinn will continue to contribute to the growth of Greer Steel.

Tom Torch promoted to Plant Manager

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Effective February 27, 2023, Tom Torch has been promoted to Plant Manager at Greer Steel.

The Greer Steel management team is confident that Tom will excel in his new role.

Greer Steel Receives Coveted President’s Award for Commitment

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Company receives award for continuous registration of SRI’s Quality System Registrar

Dover, OHIO  – Greer Steel Company, a division of Greer Industries, recently was awarded the President’s Award for Commitment for maintaining continuous registration with SRI’s Quality System Registrar for two decades.

Greer Steel was awarded the prominent President’s Award for Commitment for it dedication to exceeding industry standards. The award was presented after SRI completed recent quality management and environmental management audits of the cold-rolled strip steel manufacturer’s processes.

“Greer Steel is dedicated to going above and beyond industry standards and requirements to provide our customers with the highest quality product,” said Todd Daenzer, executive vice president of Greer Steel. “For 20 years we have conducted comprehensive SRI audits to help us continue to enhance customer service. We are honored to receive this prestigious recognition.”

For the quality management audits, SRI reviews the leadership, planning, support, operations, performance and improvements of Greer Steel. The goal of the audit is to ensure customers receive consistent, high quality products and services. The environmental management audit focuses on policy, planning, implementation, operations, corrective action and management. This audit provides assurance to company management, employees and stakeholders that the company’s environmental impact is measured and improved.

“Clients receiving this award represent the gold standard in commitment and success,” said Christopher Lake, president and COO of SRI. “For two decades Greer Steel has used these audits to continue to improve operations and products and has shown they are dedicated to exceeding the status quo.”

Article by Todd Daenzer of Greer Steel Featured in Appliance Design Magazine

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Appliance Design Magazine recently featured an article written by Greer Steel Executive Vice President Todd Daenzer. In the article, Daenzer breaks down key points to consider when sourcing cold-rolled strip steel for appliances.

Cold-rolled steel is commonly used for appliance design due to its wide range of physical property and surface finish options. During the process of sourcing the cold-rolled steel from manufacturers, it is vital to have a clearly defined set of requirements.

By defining requirements and keeping lines of communication open with suppliers, appliance engineers can ensure a superior product that is best fitted to their specific needs and exact specifications.

You can read the article in its entirety here or by visiting the publication’s website here

Greer Steel Featured in March Issue of Metal Center News

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Greer Steel Company was featured in a case study in the March issue of Metal Center News. Greer, an almost 100-year-old producer of cold-rolled strip, is one of the few remaining North American producer-distributor steel companies to still operate a separate service center.

In 2014, Greer decided to move its long-established service center from Ferndale, Michigan to Dover, Ohio. During the relocation process, the biggest concern was guaranteeing a smooth, uninterrupted transition for customers. To ensure that the move didn’t impact the quality of service that customers had come to expect, Greer double produced inventory to prevent gaps in service and product availability.

By all measures, the move has proven extremely successful. Greer’s newly-relocated service center is still able to provide the same high level of service to its customers. Furthermore, the new facility has allowed Greer to improve efficiencies and optimize the usage of its equipment while also giving Greer much more flexibility in accommodating customer demands.

To learn more about the relocation, read the full case study here.

Greer Steel’s LaserMatte Product Featured in “Advanced Materials and Processes”

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Greer Steel Company’s LaserMatte product was featured in the March 2014 edition of Advanced Materials and Processes. To produce the LaserMatte product, Greer utilizes a state-of-the-art laser beam texturing process (LBT) to create microcraters in the surface of the steel.

The LBT process, which is more commonly found in Europe and Asia, induces a matte finish on mill rolls of steel. In North America, most textured or matte finishes are developed either through mechanical means, such as shot-blasting, grit-blasting or grinding, or through electro-discharge texturing (EDT).

When compared to such traditional means like mechanical or EDT treated steel, Greer’s laser-beam-texturing process creates a highly uniform metal surface topography that simply cannot be replicated. The benefits of using laser-treated steel include:

  • Reduced friction and galling, resulting in improved part quality
  • Longer tool and die life
  • Improved process yield
  • Avoidance of costly tool and die coatings
  • Increased productivity due to reduced press downtime
  • Improved metal flow in the die
  • Lower energy costs through increased efficiencies

To learn more about Greer’s LaserMatte product and process behind it, you can read the entire article here on page 25. 

Greer Steel Company Welcomes Ryan J. Whitaker as Outside Sales Representative

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New hire enables company to further its growth, expansion and customer service experience

Dover, OHIO  – Greer Steel Company, a division of Greer Industries, announces the addition of Ryan J. Whitaker under the new role as Outside Sales Representative.

Recognized as a veteran within the field, Whitaker brings more than ten years of experience within the metal industry. He carries with him an extensive sales and business background, as well as a breadth of knowledge in a variety of steel processes such as fully processed strip steel, steel plating and heat treating.

“Ryan’s sales expertise coupled with his innovation, drive and passion for the industry make him the ideal leader,” said Mike Bulger, Vice President Commercial. “We’re excited to have him join our team and we’re confident that his leadership will advance our success within the cold-rolled strip steel industry.”

His proven track record of growth will guide him as he spearheads outside sales initiatives. Under this position, Whitaker will oversee territory management, lead generation, prospecting and problem-solution selling.

Whitaker received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Marketing from Bluffton University. He is currently working towards his MBA at Indiana Wesleyan University which he will complete in 2016.

Greer Steel Company Names Todd Daenzer as Executive Vice President

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Dover, OHIO  – Greer Steel Company, a division of Greer Industries, announces the appointment of industry and company veteran Todd Daenzer to the new role of Executive Vice President.

Daenzer, who previously served as Chief Operations Officer with responsibility for the Dover, Ohio, manufacturing plant and service center, will lead the entire steel division of Greer Industries, including sales, marketing, operations, information technology and manufacturing.

“Todd provides seasoned, well-rounded leadership to advance the success we have achieved in cold rolled strip steel,” said John Raese, president and CEO of Greer Industries. “His experience in operations coupled with his technical background brings a strong perspective into the unique needs of our customers as well as our industry as a whole. With a proven track record of managing large-scale operations and driving capital improvements, Todd is well suited to carry forward our mission of serving customers in the best way possible. ”

In addition, Raese stated that he and Bob Gwynne, Executive Vice President of Greer Industries, will continue to remain involved at a high level and fully support further growth of the Greer Steel division.

Daenzer brings 20 years of experience in metallurgy and operations. During his tenure with Greer Steel, he has led a number of capital initiatives that have expanded the company’s capabilities, enhanced processes, improved quality and streamlined delivery times for customers. He also has led product development, including the proprietary LaserMatte, which is a unique matte surface finish that improves results for automotive, bearing, painting and other metal forming operations.

Additionally, Greer Steel strengthened its sales team with the hire of Pablo Arce to support sales efforts in Indiana and Michigan. With nearly a decade of experience, Arce is responsible for servicing customers and growing Greer’s efforts.

Daenzer received his Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from Michigan Technological University. Arce received his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Louisville.