1960 

Our Beginning 

Bruce Stein Founded Triple-S Steel® Supply as a small, new, and used steel distribution yard in 1960. His family’s roots were already deeply planted in the metals business – his father, Johnny Stein, had formed Dixie Iron and Meal Co. in 1932. With the help of his wife Shirley and a handful of great colleagues, Bruce made Triple-S Steel® Houston’s reliable source of steel. 

1983

Legacy Continues 

Bruce’s eldest son, Gary Stein, becomes the company’s president at 22. Under his leadership, Triple-S Steel® not only continued its legacy of excellence but positioned itself as a leader in the metals service center market, ensuring the company’s ongoing success and future prosperity. 

2002

Intsel Steel Acquisition 

After successful expansion in Houston and San Antonio throughout the last decade, the company has grown again by acquiring the Houston and San Antonio divisions of Intsel Steel Distributors. Making Triple-S Steel® a powerhouse steel distributor in the nation. 

2013 

The End of an Era 

A busy year includes the acquisition of Georgia-based General Steel and five new locations opened in Colorado, New Mexico, and California through Intsel Steel West. An era ends with the passing of Shirley Stein. Her impact on the company and its people endures, making her an indelible part of Triple-S Steel®’s story.  

2022 

New Line of Business 

Triple-S Steel acquires Philadelphia-based Hillman Brass & Copper, expanding its line of products into the red metals business. Triple-S Steel® announces first non-family president: Nataly Marks. Her leadership is set to propel Triple-S Steel® into its next chapter, building on the Stein family’s legacy while seizing new growth opportunities. 

 

2024 

Growth in Diverse Markets 

Triple-S Steel® acquires Griffin Trade Group, a carbon steel plate distributor headquartered in Houston, serving diverse end-markets nationwide. As we continue to grow, we focus on helping our customers succeed by delivering innovative solutions that meet their evolving needs. 

Borrmann Metals was acquired in September of 2024 by Triple-S Steel Holdings, Inc., a privately held steel distributor based in Houston, TX, and founded by the Stein family in 1960. We are proud to serve Borrmann’s customers in California. Please email us at sales@sss-steel.com