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Superior protection.
1971
Clifton Steel Company Founded
Clifton Steel was founded by Bill Neides as a one-man operation starting in a building slightly larger than a garage on Commerce Avenue in Cleveland, OH.Early 1970's
Tensalloy Brand Created
The Tensalloy brand was created and trademarked during the early 70's.1973
Expanded To Larger Building
Moved operations to a 15,000 square foot building on E 47th Street.1974
Developed product line 亚博系列全平台入口 manganese railroad parts
1975
Expanded To Larger Building
Upgraded to a larger facility in an industrial park in Twinsburg, OH.1978
First Experience With Armor Plate
Introduction of the Clifton Steel armor plate product line1978
Development of Scrap & Recycling Industry
Began development and fabrication of wear parts 亚博系列全平台入口 the scrap and recycling industry1980-1990
Dual Hard Armor Brought to US Specification
During this time, we partnered with international companies to develop dual hard armor. Clifton Steel played an instrumental role in providing data critical to the development of advance armor plate steel.Early 1980's
Acquired Space in Pittsburgh, PA
Opened a facility in Pittsburgh to process and distribute material.1998
Moved to Larger Ohio Facility
The Ohio location was upgraded to a more spacious facility in Twinsburg, OH2001
Herb Neides Joins Team
Bill's son, Herb, joined Clifton Steel as Manager of Special Projects & Operational Development.2002-2003
Military Industry Expansion
Clifton Steel focused on growing and expanding the military opportunities.Early 2000's
Opened a Facility in Phoenix, Arizona
2003
Herb Named Vice President and Director of Operations
2004
New Facility in Maple Heights, Ohio
In 2004, Clifton Steel opened our 140,000-square-foot facility in Maple Heights, Ohio, and began to work on the construction of in-house heat treating lines 亚博系列全平台入口 the production of military grade steel armor plate. At the same time, Clifton Steel added multiple high definition plasma burning machines to meet the increasing demand 亚博系列全平台入口 close tolerance shape cutting.2005
Upgrades to In-House Processings
Clifton began processing armor plate in-house with the addition of heat-treating line. Moved into developing light gauge armor. Introduced additional high definition plasma burning machines to meet increased demand 亚博系列全平台入口 close-tolerance shape cutting2007
Herb Neides Appointed President and CEO
2008
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Full Quench and Temper Heat Treating Line
In 2008, the second full quench and temper heat treating line 亚博系列全平台入口 armor plate was completed and made fully operational.2009
Consolidation of Facilities to Maple Heights, OH
The functionality of our Phoenix, Arizona, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, facilities has been brought to Maple Heights, funneling our comprehensive capabilities into one facility.2012
Quality Management System Developed & Implemented
2017
Acquired St. Lawrence Steel Corporation
St. Lawrence Steel Corporation was founded in 1955 by Bill Beechler.2018
Transitioned to ISO 9001:2015
Transitioned from ISO 9001:2008 to 9001:2015 successfully implementing risk-based process controls.2018-2019
St. Lawrence Integration
Integrated St. Lawrence Steel into Clifton's facilities. We added 亚博系列全平台入口ming & welding capabilities, as well as overlay capabilities, providing more flexibility and a streamlined process 亚博系列全平台入口 our customers.2020
Launched Welding Wire Product Line
Introduced our Tensaweld鈩� welding wire product line.2025
In January, Watchdog Armor鈩�, our premier in-house produced armor steel brand, is introduced.
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