About Insteel Industries, Inc.
Insteel Industries, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. The company operates primarily in the United States, serving a variety of construction sectors.
Core Products
Insteel Industries specializes in two main product categories:
- Prestressed Concrete Strand (PC Strand): A seven-wire strand used to reinforce precast concrete elements in bridges, parking decks, buildings, and other structures.
- Welded Wire Reinforcement (WWR): Engineered reinforcing products for nonresidential and residential construction.
WWR Product Offerings
The company produces a diverse range of WWR solutions, including:
- Engineered Structural Mesh: A made-to-order product serving as primary reinforcement for concrete structures, often replacing hot-rolled rebar.
- Concrete Pipe Reinforcement: Custom-engineered products used in drainage systems, sewage systems, water treatment facilities, and precast manholes.
- Standard Welded Wire Reinforcement: Secondary reinforcement for crack control in residential and light nonresidential applications like driveways, sidewalks, and slab-on-grade projects.
Sales & Distribution
Insteel Industries sells its products through a network of sales representatives, targeting manufacturers of concrete products, rebar fabricators, distributors, and contractors.
Company Background
Founded in 1953, Insteel Industries is headquartered in Mount Airy, North Carolina.