MARCH 2024
Varsteel Ltd., headquartered in Lethbridge, Alberta, is excited to announce its newest acquisition of PACIFIC STEEL, ACIER PACIFIQUE, of Laval, Quebec.
The Pacific Steel acquisition continues Varsteel’s expansion of products and fulfills a strategic growth objective by establishing a comprehensive range of structural steel products from coast to coast. Pacific Steel will operate independently as a subsidiary of Varsteel Ltd.
“The Varsteel team is excited to join forces with Pacific Steel, broadening our company platform and delivering more value to our customers through an additional range of steel products” said Gerald Varzari, President and CEO of Varsteel Ltd.
About Pacific Steel, Acier Pacifique
Founded in 1957, Pacific Steel is a well-established family business that operates from two facilities in Laval, Quebec. The company is a Structural Service Center carrying a full line of wide flange beam and specializing in heavy jumbo beams with an independent state-of-the-art rebar fabrication and installation division. Pacific Steel serves steel fabricators and service centers and the commercial and industrial construction industry in Quebec, Ontario, the Maritime Provinces of Canada and the USA.
About Varsteel Ltd.
Varsteel Ltd. is a major steel and pipe service center, metal processor and tube manufacturer, with over 800 employees and 32 locations in Canada and the United States. Headquartered in Lethbridge, Alberta, Varsteel offers over 70 years of supply and service to our customers. Our company’s continued commitment to quality and reliability.
MAY 2023
Varsteel Ltd., headquartered in Lethbridge, Alberta, is excited to announce its newest acquisition of ATLANTIC TUBE & STEEL INC., of Mississauga, Ontario.
The Atlantic Tube & Steel acquisition continues Varsteel’s expansion of products and fulfills a strategic growth objective by establishing tubing capabilities and offering a comprehensive range of tubing products. Atlantic Tube & Steel Inc. will operate independently as a subsidiary of Varsteel Ltd.
“The Varsteel team is excited to join forces with Atlantic Tube & Steel Inc, broadening our company platform and delivering more value to our customers through additional products and steel services.” said Gerald Varzari, President, and CEO of Varsteel Ltd.
Founded in 1977, Atlantic Tube & Steel Inc. is a well-established family- owned tube manufacturing and metal processing business. The Company manufactures automotive tube, mechanical tube, and structural tube at its 230,000 square-foot facility in Mississauga, ON.
The President of Atlantic Tube & Steel Inc. will continue to lead day to day operations and will be joined by his existing management team and existing team members. “We are thrilled with this acquisition, taking what we’ve built at Varsteel Ltd. to the next level and reaching additional customers throughout Canada and the United States” said Varzari.
About Atlantic Tube & Steel Inc, A Varsteel Company.
Atlantic Tube & Steel Inc. is a well-established tube manufacturing and metal processing business. They serve the automotive, steel distributors, OEM, fabricators, and construction industries throughout Canada and the United States. They manufacture automotive tube, mechanical tube, and structural tube at its 230,000 square-feet of indoor facilities on 9 acres, with 35 employees.
About Varsteel Ltd.
Varsteel Ltd. is a major steel and pipe service center and metal processor, with over 800 employees and 32 locations in Western Canada and the United States. Headquartered in Lethbridge, Alberta, Varsteel offers over 70 years of supply and service to our customers. Our company’s continued commitment to quality and reliability with every product ensures our customers’ satisfaction.
Happy 70th Anniversary Varsteel Ltd.
Letter from Gerald W. Varzari, President/CEO
I am extremely proud to announce that this year marks the 70th Anniversary of Varsteel Ltd. It is a mark of resiliency, innovation, and vision. This is an extraordinary and significant milestone that few companies achieve, and I am pleased to celebrate this landmark year with each of you.
Seventy years ago, we opened our doors in Lethbridge and since then we have been on a transformational journey. Today, as I reflect on our history, I am reminded that we began as a small “mom & pop” scrap business with one single location in Lethbridge, and we have expanded to over thirty-two locations in Canada and the United States. We have over 800 dedicated Varsteel team members and we have an immensely diverse range of product lines. We have risen to stand tall amongst our competitors and I am proud to say, we are one of the most dedicated and respected companies in the steel industry. This dedication has propelled us from our humble beginnings to a modern and efficient steel distribution company.
The only constant in our industry is change and every day I am learning something new. For that reason, we are continuously expanding our network of Varsteel Companies, increasing our manufacturing footprint, and positioning ourselves for continuous growth … because age is nothing in business without the wisdom to evolve and transform.
Our journey has been an exciting one but not without challenges and pitfalls along the way. However, our end-goal has never wavered, and that is to provide the best possible product and service to our customers.
Over the years we have celebrated countless achievements and accomplishments and last year proved to be exceptionally productive for our Company. Clearly our success and longevity would not have been possible without the support of our excellent team of employees. I thank every member of our Varsteel team, for their resilience, commitment, and incredible talent over the years. As we say in our mission statement …. We are “Powered by our People”!
We highly value the business relationships we have nurtured over the years and the trust our customers place in us. To our customers who continue to select and trust Varsteel and who rely on our proven record of impeccable products and service … we THANK YOU! We are grateful for your business, and we look forward to our continued relationships. We remain committed to providing you with nothing but the best products and service.
Although much has changed over the years, so many things remain the same and will never change. We conduct our business ethically and fairly, we are genuinely concerned for the well-being of our employees, and we give back to the communities where we do business. As we embark on the next phase of our journey, we will honour those principles that led to our success.
Join us as we celebrate this remarkable milestone and the incredible accomplishments of the past seven decades and know that we are all part of that history making.
As I look to the future beyond these 70 years, I ask myself one question …
What’s Next? And … I am filled with optimism !!
Happy Anniversary Varsteel ……. We are 70 YEARS STRONG !
The Latest Progress for the 60,000 SqFt Varsteel Prince George Steel Service Center
We are pleased to share the progress of our newly constructed 60,000 SqFt Varsteel Prince George Steel Service Center. The building will have the biggest plasma cutting table in Northern BC.
About Varsteel Ltd.
Varsteel Ltd., is a major steel and pipe service center and metal processor with over 30 locations in Western Canada and United States. Headquartered in Lethbridge, Alberta, Varsteel offers over 70 years of supply and service to our customers. Our company's continued commitment to quality and reliability with every product ensures our customers' satisfaction.
The Latest Progress for the 32,000 SqFt Varsteel Kamloops Steel Service Center
We are pleased to share the progress of our newly constructed 32,000 SqFt Varsteel Kamloops Steel Service Center. The building will have plasma cutting, saw cutting and a 24’ brake press.
About Varsteel Ltd.
Varsteel Ltd., is a major steel and pipe service center and metal processor with over 30 locations in Western Canada and United States. Headquartered in Lethbridge, Alberta, Varsteel offers over 70 years of supply and service to our customers. Our company's continued commitment to quality and reliability with every product ensures our customers' satisfaction.
The New Crane Way Spans 120’ x 1,000’ and offers 4-40” Saw Cutting Capabilities
We Work Day and Night To Serve You
About Varsteel Ltd.
Varsteel Ltd., is a major steel and pipe service center and metal processor with over 30 locations in Western Canada and United States. Headquartered in Lethbridge, Alberta, Varsteel offers over 70 years of supply and service to our customers. Our company's continued commitment to quality and reliability with every product ensures our customers' satisfaction.
Varsteel Ltd. has donated a grand total of $100,000 to food banks across Western Canada
Cheers to team Varsteel. As of late December 2022 Varsteel Ltd. donated a grand total of $100,000 to food banks in cities across Western Canada where we have operating locations. Varsteel believes that no person should go hungry, especially around the holidays and we pride ourselves on not only servicing the communitines in which we operate but supporting those communities as well. #VarsteelStrong
About Varsteel Ltd.
Varsteel Ltd., is a major steel and pipe service center and metal processor with over 30 locations in Western Canada and United States. Headquartered in Lethbridge, Alberta, Varsteel offers over 70 years of supply and service to our customers. Our company's continued commitment to quality and reliability with every product ensures our customers' satisfaction.
Varsteel Regina CTL Has Rolled Out a 3/4" x 96" Coil for the First Time Ever!
About Varsteel Ltd.
Varsteel Ltd., is a major steel and pipe service center and metal processor with over 30 locations in Western Canada and United States. Headquartered in Lethbridge, Alberta, Varsteel offers over 70 years of supply and service to our customers. Our company's continued commitment to quality and reliability with every product ensures our customers' satisfaction.
Varsteel helps Ukrainian refugees
When Russia invaded Ukraine in February, Murray Pobran, the general manager at Varsteel in Saskatoon, knew he wanted to do something.“I went to the president and CEO and explained how close to home this was hitting for me being of Ukrainian descent and with several of my friends, family and coworkers being Ukrainian. He asked if I thought there was any way we could help,” Pobran told CTV News.
From there the process started to get the word out that the company was hiring Ukrainians coming to Saskatoon.
With the help of social media, he says Yaroslav Kravchuk and Vova Rybachenko contacted Varsteel for a job.
Rybachenko is an English as a Second Language teacher in Ukraine and was impressed by the quick reply he received to his application.
“I was surprised by the response, it was very fast and positive,” Rybachenko says.
He is waiting for his family to join him in Canada so he can help them get settled in Saskatoon.
Yaroslav Kravchuk, also a displaced Ukrainian hired at Varsteel, says the settlement process has gone well for him and his wife, mother-in-law and three young children despite still recovering from the trauma and shock of fleeing their home in Kyiv.
“When we left it was horrible. The first night was horrible, the second night, we were sleeping in the cellar of our apartment building,” Kravchuk told CTV News.
Varsteel helped Kravchuk with an apartment for his family, with the rental company offering free rent for two months. Gift cards have been provided by management and staff at Varsteel and assistance was given to help reimburse them for their flights to get to Canada.
Like many industries, theirs is finding a shortage of skilled reliable workers, according to Pobran, so hiring displaced Ukrainians is proving to be mutually beneficial.
The two newest employees say they’ve gained a sense of belonging.
“We are thankful to the company that adopted us and they’re brave enough to hire people from far away. I do feel like we are part of the company and part of the family,” Rybachenko said.
Varsteel operates in Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia and Manitoba. The plan is to hire dozens more workers to fit the requirements in all locations, building on the success in Saskatoon.
The company says the men are being paid the same wage as other employees at Varsteel and are not replacing Canadian workers, and the company also continues to recruit local Canadian employees.
DECEMBER 2021
"I am excited to announce that Seaport Steel, a Varsteel Company, has acquired Oregon Metal Services in Portland, Oregon, USA", said Gerald Varzari, CEO of Varsteel Ltd.
Founded in 1956, Oregon Metal Services (OMS) is a well-established flat rolled service center, offering coil cut-to-length, slitting, laser and forming services. The 60 employees operate from a 160,000 sq. ft. facility on 5 acres of land. They operate their own fleet of trucks and service the Pacific Northwest and the Mountain States.
This acquisition is part of Seaport’s strategic growth objective to expand our coil cut-to-length services and offer a full complement of structural, plate, tube and bar products in the USA.
About Varsteel Ltd.
Varsteel Ltd., is a major steel and pipe service center and metal processor with over 30 locations in Western Canada and United States. Headquartered in Lethbridge, Alberta, Varsteel offers over 70 years of supply and service to our customers. Our company's continued commitment to quality and reliability with every product ensures our customers' satisfaction.
OCTOBER 2020
About Varsteel Ltd.
Varsteel Ltd., is a major steel and pipe service center and metal processor with over 30 locations in Western Canada and United States. Headquartered in Lethbridge, Alberta, Varsteel offers over 70 years of supply and service to our customers. Our company's continued commitment to quality and reliability with every product ensures our customers' satisfaction.
FEBRUARY 2020
"I am pleased to announce that Varsteel has purchased a state of the art Stretcher Leveler Cut to Length Line from Red Bud Industries.", said Gerald Varzari, CEO of Varsteel Ltd.
The stretch leveler is capable of processing Laser Quality .750 thickness x 96" wide steel coils with 80,000 lbs. yield strength.
Varsteel is building a 103,000 sq. ft. facility on 30 acres of land in Regina, Saskatchewan. The plant is expected to be operational July, 2020.
Varsteel operates 30 steel and pipe service centers in Canada and 3 service centers in the State of Washington under Seaport Steel.
About Varsteel Ltd.
Varsteel Ltd., is a major steel and pipe service center and metal processor with over 30 locations in Western Canada and United States. Headquartered in Lethbridge, Alberta, Varsteel offers over 70 years of supply and service to our customers. Our company's continued commitment to quality and reliability with every product ensures our customers' satisfaction.
MAY 2019
"It is an exciting and proud time for me to announce Varsteel’s newest acquisition, of Seaport Steel, Seattle and Spokane, Washington, USA", said Gerald Varzari, CEO of Varsteel Ltd.
Seaport Steel is a well established, family owned, Steel Service Center. The Company serves the Shipyard, Marine, Fabrication, Construction, Shoring and Piling Industries, throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Seaport Steel was founded in 1983 after acquiring the assets of Isaacson Iron Works, who had previously operated in Seattle since 1903.
The Company is a full line Steel Service Center with an extensive variety of carbon steel and specialty metals. They operate their own truck fleet, delivering throughout the States of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. They also serve customers in Alaska, British Columbia and California.
The company operates from over 160,000 square feet of indoor facilities on 23 acres, with over 100 employees. The Seaport Metals Processing Department operates with state-of-the-art equipment, which includes laser cutting, large plasma and oxy-fuel tables, large saw capacities, cambering and braking. They have extensive technical service support systems in place.
The Seaport Steel team of management and employees will continue to operate as Seaport Steel – A Varsteel Company.
About Varsteel Ltd.
Varsteel Ltd., is a major steel and pipe service center and metal processor with over 30 locations in Western Canada and United States. Headquartered in Lethbridge, Alberta, Varsteel offers over 70 years of supply and service to our customers. Our company's continued commitment to quality and reliability with every product ensures our customers' satisfaction.
MARCH 2019
“I am pleased to announce that Varsteel is building a new 133,000 sq. ft. Steel Service Center Warehouse and Metals Processing Center on 6 acres of land located at Capital Circle Road, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan” said Gerald Varzari, CEO of Varsteel Ltd.
“Our new four lane drive through building will have 3 - Bays 100 ft. & 120 ft. spans under double hook overhead cranes with all of the inventory stored inside.”
The Varsteel Saskatoon new location will have plasma cutting and saw cutting processing equipment.
We are all very excited for our building completion date of October 2019.
BUILDING PROGRESS PHOTOS AS OF MAY 2019
About Varsteel Ltd.
Varsteel Ltd., is a major steel and pipe service center and metal processor with over 30 locations in Western Canada and United States. Headquartered in Lethbridge, Alberta, Varsteel offers over 70 years of supply and service to our customers. Our company's continued commitment to quality and reliability with every product ensures our customers' satisfaction.
