American Metal is a national grass-roots initiative supporting the domestic steel industry and all the hard workers whose livelihoods depend on it. The initiative originated from Zekelman Industries, the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and a leader in modular construction innovations. Within weeks of its launch in January 2018, American Metal had inspired steelworkers across the country to get involved.
Hear Barry Zekelman, executive chairman and CEO of Zekelman Industries, share his insights on why domestic manufacturing matters. In this video he shares his personal story of building his career in manufacturing, as well as the current state of the steel industry and how you can show your support.