The Midwest Leader in Structural Steel
Chicago, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin
AISC Certified 2019 Safety Award of Honor
Arlington was one of the first plants ever to take and pass AISC certification; and we proudly maintain our certification today. We also received the 2019 Safety Award of Honor in the Fabricator Category.
500,000 lbs of steel per month
We can handle structural members up to 30,000 lbs. (15 Tons) and 100′ in length and rectangular HSS Tubing up to 24 in. Our shearing plate handles up to ¾” thickness. Yes, we can handle the big jobs!
36″ Cambering
We do beam cambering up to 36″ wide beams. Cambering enables us to preload steel members for future loads on the steel once erected.
Capacity Punch, Cut & Cope
Our beam line punches and cuts beams up to 36″ wide x 18″ high. We also cut and cope angles up to 6 x 6 x 0.5 inches.
MIG Welding Certified
Our welders are continuously trained and certified to AWS D1.1. We can do the welds you need.
Safe on Site And Everywhere We Go
Our outstanding OSHA performance, year after year, is key to our overall efficiency. We handle projects of all sizes, and we handle them all with the same care and precision.
For over 75 years, Arlington Structural Steel has been a leader in the steel fabrication business in the Midwest, and throughout the Chicago area.
Our record for on-time delivery is unmatched, and our skilled designers, detailers, and field personnel have the experience and instinct to guide projects large or small to success. At Arlington, we apply the decades of experience behind us by continuously looking ahead.
Beyond the greater Chicago area, Arlington has done work in OH, NY, NJ, LA, Puerto Rico, and we’ve even shipped items to Vietnam!
Our People The Arlington Steel Leadership Team
Bill Downey
President
Previous to assuming his role at Arlington, Bill was the President of Hi-Grade Welding & Manufacturing and has over 30 years in the Metal Fabrication Industry.
Val Kozdoy, Alex Milikhiker, and Nick Beers
Estimators
Highly experienced project estimators who have played a central role in Arlington’s many successes, they each have more than 20 years in structural steel estimation.
Ron Lundgren, Yury Lishnevsky, and Yunisk Lee
Team members who helped build the company, each with more than 30 years in project coordination and detailing.
Our History in Arlington Heights
Arlington’s story begins with Dahl-Olson Incorporated in 1945, in the city of Chicago. Harold Dahl and Herbert Olson came together during World War II producing parts for the Army’s Bailey Bridge Program.
Our Values and Vision
1. We Do Quality Work
The Arlington team is proud of our well-earned reputation for meticulous care in our work. In a business dominated by a commodity mindset, we’re continuously investing in innovation, skills-training to refine our craft, and knowledge development. We strive, in all ways to continuously improve at what we do.
2. We’re Proactive
Because of our forward-focused approach on getting the big picture and rooting out risk, we place a premium on forthright, proactive communication and collaboration. We always have and we always will. Our long-time customers tell us this is one of the things they appreciate most about working with us.
3. We’re Family
Finally, we operate like a family within our business. Our average employee tenure is 15+ years, and we support our employees with continuing education opportunities. Our customers also benefit from our bias for strong relationships, built on mutual respect and competence. More than a few of our customers have become members of our extended family in the steel business.
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Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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