Your Trusted SBQ Steel Partner

We continually innovate and invest in our people, processes and technology so we can better serve you.

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Partnering with us means you have a dedicated team—including a Regional Account Manager (RAM), Technical Service Engineer (TSE) and Customer Service Account Rep (CSAR). We’re the ally you can trust to deliver industry-leading steel solutions and complete in-house, value-added processing, always striving to ensure your needs are consistently met.

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The Charter Steel Difference

Your One-Stop Shop

We are a comprehensive steel coil and bar partner providing everything from green rod to fully processed steel.

Our Customer-Centric Approach

At our core, we are a service company committed to collaboration at every touchpoint, proactively bringing solutions forward for you and your business and continuously investing in the people and technologies that add the most value. We are as service company that happens to sell steel.​

Our Dependability

By delivering consistent, high-quality steel on-time, we increase our customers’ productivity.

 

Decades of dedication have fueled the expansion of our product range and technical expertise within the SBQ category, where our approach remains consistent with the high standards we uphold across all our capabilities. Our unwavering focus on quality and service instills confidence in our customers.

Continuous Improvement is in Our DNA

We maintain a growth mindset and invest in immense amount of service, operations and technical expertise to deliver creative solutions. We start every day by asking, “How can we do it better?” Whether increasing productivity, exceeding our high-quality standards, enhancing safety, reducing costs or surpassing customer expectations, our commitment to excellence drives us forward.

 

And our journey into SBQ isn’t just about adding a new service line; it’s about meeting the demands of our customers’ business needs.

Charter Steel’s SBQ Capabilities & Grades

We have made significant investments in top-of-the-line equipment to add SBQ to our production line, ensuring exceptional product standards and customer satisfaction. Our advanced setup includes back-to-back Kocks blocks, which are remotely monitored from our operations pulpit so we can deliver precise sizing and consistently high quality.

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Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

The newest addition to Charter Steel is our state-of-the-art NDT facility. Opened in 2023, the testing capabilities include bar straightening, ultrasonic testing and magnetic flux leakage testing (MFLT).

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Industries We Serve

Automotive

Heavy Truck

Mobile Equipment

What’s New in SBQ

Stay up to speed on the latest updates in SBQ steelmaking at Charter Steel. Explore our news, blogs and case studies to discover cutting-edge innovations, expert insights, and real-world applications shaping the future of steel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Charter Steel produce SBQ?

We produce SBQ in our Cleveland, Ohio facility. To see a video of the facility please click below.

Charter Steel Cleveland Mill Tour

How long has Charter Steel been producing SBQ?

We have been producing SBQ since 2019. While new to the SBQ category, Charter Steel has been in the wire rod and bar business for the past 45 years.

What is your roll frequency?

We have a four week roll cycle with no accumulation rules.

Do you offer special straightness (I.E. 1/2 ASTM straightness)?

Yes, we can offer this.

What are your reduction ratios?

See our reduction ratios here.

Charter Steel Reduction Ratios