American Iron to offer Versa-Bar from Houston, Texas

American Iron (AIA), a processor and distributor of continuous cast iron, bronze bar, tubing, and other metal components based in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is opening an additional location in Houston, Texas. AIA, a Lawton Standard company, primarily focuses on ductile and gray iron in round, square, and rectangular bars under the well-known Versa-Bar brand.

“It has been a longstanding plan or desire for me to distribute in Texas. We can offer more flexible alternatives to buyers in a broad range of sizes. But we don’t just create stock parts; we build a custom supply program for each of our local customers. We build to the market need, not just offer a commodity. This new location will allow us to better serve our customers across Texas and the surrounding states,” says President of American Iron Rick Janes.

Initially, AIA Waukesha will provide three truckloads of Versa-Bar, continuous cast iron stock to the Houston location. Houston will have a saw to provide cut-to-length pieces of Versa-Bar. Soon, they’ll install a lathe for turning and boring to provide specific inside and outside diameters and cut-to-length pieces to customers in the Texas area.

Outside of the initial Versa-Bar offerings, AIA will supplement all other needs for Texas customers from their Waukesha location and their sister companies around the nation, including five foundries and several distribution locations.