1970 Foundation
Steel King Industries, Inc. Formed
Fred Anderson and Russ Gerhard incorporate Steel King Industries, Inc. in Stevens Point, Wisconsin with 5,000 sq. ft. of space. Core lines include portable racks and bolted tubular racking.
Corporate Heritage
Over 50 Years of Manufacturing Trust
Founded in 1970 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, Steel King Industries, Inc. has expanded from a modest regional workshop into an international single-source manufacturer of industrial pallet racking, rack-supported AS/RS structures, industrial work platforms, and warehouse guarding systems.
Our commitment to rigorous structural engineering standards, heavy-duty material fabrication, and continuous product innovation ensures global supply chain operators receive long-lasting reliability and verified load performance.
Built to Deliver Since 1970
From developing closed tubular racking like SK2000® to pioneering structural bolted systems like SK ADVANTX™, Steel King Industries, Inc. delivers structural integrity for high-throughput distribution centers worldwide.
Company Timeline
Key Milestones & Engineering Innovations
Explore our journey of strategic manufacturing expansions, technology development, and industrial rack safety standards.
1972 Brand Identity
The King Mark Debut
The iconic King brand symbol is officially introduced, representing industrial strength, heavy-duty durability, and engineered rack safety.
1976 Product Expansion
Hold 'N Fold® Containers Launch
Steel King Industries, Inc. launches the Hold 'N Fold® collapsible steel container line, serving heavy industrial manufacturing and automotive supply chains.
1979 Facility Expansion
New London Plant Opens
A second manufacturing plant opens in New London, Wisconsin, significantly increasing steel fabrication capacity for growing distribution networks.
1983 Product Launch
Teardrop Pallet Rack Line
Teardrop-style boltless racking is introduced to serve the emerging big-box retail and high-volume commercial distribution center sectors.
1988 Strategic Growth
Rome, Georgia Plant Opens
To support high-density industrial clients across North America and international shipping corridors, a major production center opens in Rome, GA.
1990 Safety Leadership
Steel Guard® Protection Line
Heavy-duty Steel Guard® industrial protective railing systems are launched, engineered to protect warehouse workers and structural rack columns from forklift impacts.
1993 Flagship Product
SK2000® Tubular Rack Debut
The patented SK2000® closed tubular boltless racking system is introduced. Featuring superior torsional rigidity and 250% greater impact resistance than open-back C-channels.
2007 Safety Innovation
Armor Guard® Protective Railing
Armor Guard® protective safety railing debuts, providing modular protection for pedestrian walkways, work bays, and machinery zones.
2008 Automation Milestone
High-Rise AS/RS Rack Structure
Steel King Industries, Inc. designs and fabricates its first high-rise rack-supported Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) building structure.
2017 Robotic Manufacturing
Robotic Automation Expansion
A multi-million dollar expansion adds advanced robotic welding units and automated tube handling to the New London production complex.
2021 Work Platforms
NexCaliber Structures™ Division
Formation of NexCaliber Structures™, a dedicated engineering division designing elevated mezzanine work platforms for automated fulfillment systems.
2024 Corporate Headquarters
New Corporate Headquarters
Steel King Industries, Inc. transitions into a new corporate headquarters on Coye Drive in Stevens Point, supporting nearly 500 team members across 14 U.S. states.
2025 Next-Gen Technology
SK ADVANTX™ Launch
Unveiling SK ADVANTX™ Structural Bolted Racking, engineered specifically for high-bay cold storage, automation integration, and seismic resistance.
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