Our

History

From our modest beginnings in 1906 as a small sheet metal shop in Dallas, Texas, New Process has grown to become a global leader in metals distribution, processing and manufacturing. Our success is rooted in our commitment to building strong, enduring partnerships with our customers that are founded in trust, reliability and mutual success—a principle instilled by our founder, Eugene R. Fant. By consistently delivering superior quality products and services backed by outstanding customer support, we continue to honor his legacy and reinforce our standing as a respected industry leader.
1906

1906

New Process Roofing & Supply
Founded in Dallas, Texas

1952

1952

New Process Roofing & Supply
Acquired by Eugene R. Fant   

1959

1959

Name Changes to
New Process Steel

1965

1965

Service Center Opens
Houston, Texas

1973

1973

Service Center Opens
Chicago, Illinois

1984

1984

Company Decision to Concentrate
on Flat Rolled Products 

1994

1994

First Stamping Production
Lines Added 

1995

1995

Richard Fant named CEO
of New Process Steel

1996

1996

New Process Steel
Acquires Fairfield,
Alabama Plant

2000

2000

Service Center Opens
Butler, Indiana

2001

2001

Warehouse Opens
Monterrey, Mexico

2004

2004

Facility Expansion
Butler, Indiana

2005

2005

Metal Fabrication Equipment
Installed in Monterrey, Mexico

2007

2007

Acquisition of BayMex –
Mexico Stamper

2008

2008

Building and Equipment Expansion 
Monterrey, Mexico

2011

2011

Service Center Opens
Columbus, Mississippi

2013

2013

Facilities Expansion
Monterrey, Mexico

2013

2013

Houston Plant Moves to
The Port of Houston 

2013

2013

New Corporate Headquarters
Houston, TX

2015

2015

Launch of New Process 3.0
with the adoption of
Lean Principles and Culture

2017

2017

Facilities Expansion;
Formation of Southeast U.S. Division
Columbus, Mississippi

2020

2020

Steel Dynamics buys a 45% Stake in New Process Steel 

2024

2024

New Process Steel Rebranded
as New Process Metal Solutions