Happy 70^th Anniversary Varsteel Ltd.

Letter from Gerald W. Varzari, President/CEO

I am extremely proud to announce that this year marks the 70^th 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 !