In New York’s intensely competitive construction industry, having a reliable source for steel is not enough.

You need to know that your supplier will deliver both stock and fabricated product to your site with an absolute commitment to ultimate efficiency. At Rapid Steel, living up to that commitment is an obligation we take so seriously, we built it into our name.

For more than 35 years, we’ve been refining and perfecting our production operations, inventory capacity, and order processing all with one goal in mind: setting the bar for fast service to New York’s contractor markets.

Unlike other steel distributors, free delivery applies to all orders placed with Rapid Steel. Our fleet of trucks delivers to all 5 New York City boroughs, Westchester County, New Jersey and Long Island. There is no minimum order for free delivery.

 
 

Products 

We carry a wide range of certified materials that are ready for immediate delivery or pick up. We can also source any materials you need from a variety of national and international sources.

Popular Products & Materials

Boiler Tubing

Certified, Domestic SA178
1.25"–4"
10, 11 & 12 Gauge
Full length or cut to your specifications

Hot Rolled Steel

Channel, Expanded Metal, Rounds, Square, Beams, Angles, & Flats
Plates & Sheets
Tubing, Piping & Rebar

Galvanized & Stainless Steel

Sheets & Plates & Angles
Mill finished & polished

Cold Rolled Steel

 Sheets, Flats, Rounds, Squares, tubing, flats, rounds

 
 

Services

We specialize in custom material processing.

Our experienced team will cut, shape and weld materials to your specifications. We are a one-stop-shop: Order the products you need, have them customized to your specifications, and get fast, free delivery. Our goal is to minimize work for you—saving you time and money.

Sawing, Shearing & Flame Cutting

We have three bandsaws on site that are capable of miter cutting.  We flame cut plate ⅜" thick through 4½", and our Cincinnati Shear is capable of cutting sheet as thin as 22 gauge and as heavy as ¼” square and accurate. If you need materials cut quickly and accurately, we offer same-day service.

Welding

Our Lincoln 255 MIG Welding Machine allows our experienced welders to weld any kind of house columns or miscellaneous metals that you require.

Hole Punching

We specialize in steel flitch plates. Our team can produce holes as small as ⅛" diameter and as large as 4¼" diameter. We have Hougen and Milwaukee magnetic drill presses, manual punches and ironworkers, and automatic CNC punches and drill presses.

Subcontracting

If necessary, we will work with one of our many partners from around the country to deliver you a premium, cost-effective product. Our partnerships ensure that your order is efficiently handled by the most experienced professionals in the industry.