Northwest Steel & Pipe Inc

About

Northwest Steel & Pipe Inc has been a leading steel supplier and fabrication specialist serving the Pacific Northwest since 1950. Based in Tacoma, Washington, this family-founded company operates from a massive 160,000 square-foot warehouse facility on 15 acres in South Tacoma, providing comprehensive steel processing and fabrication services to construction, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. With over seven decades of experience in the metals industry, Northwest Steel & Pipe Inc offers advanced steel processing capabilities including high definition plasma cutting with beveling, quality flame cutting, and precision plate drilling up to 4-inch diameter. Their state-of-the-art equipment handles plate shearing from 16 gauge to half-inch thickness up to 12 feet long, along with specialized sawing services including miter cutting to 60 degrees. The company also provides ironworker services for cutting and punching applications. What began as Northwest Pipe & Salvage, a small scrap metal and salvage yard founded by Jay Wax and Floyd Lamken, has evolved into a premier steel supplier whose products are integral to major infrastructure projects including bridges, airports, marine vessels, and commercial buildings throughout the region. Their commitment to experience, technical expertise, and dedicated customer service has established Northwest Steel & Pipe Inc as a trusted partner for complex steel fabrication and processing requirements in the competitive metals marketplace.