18. Alro Steel Corp., Jackson, Mich.
2008 sales: $1.145 billion (2007, $1.015 billion)
Stocking locations: 40 (2007, 40)
Warehouse space (sq. ft.): 3.4 million
Delivery fleet: 190
Products: Carbon & alloy steels (sheet, plate, bars, pipe, tube, structurals), stainless steels, specialty steels; copper (sheet, plate, rod & bar, tubulars), brass mill products (sheet, plate, rod & bar, pipe & tube), aluminum (sheet, plate, extrusions, rod & bar, tubing), chrome bar, cast iron bars, industrial supplies and plastics
Processing services: Shearing, cutting & sawing, bending, heat treating, burning, laser cutting, grinding
Markets served: Transportation (automotive, air & space), machinery, agriculture, appliances, electrical equipment, construction, tools & contractors’ products, industrial fasteners
Stocking regions: Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, Southwest
Operating subsidiaries: Alro Metals Service Center Corp., Alro Industrial Supply
