History of Vinton Steel
In 1962, the long carbon steel plant was built by Border Steel Company and was acquired by Kyoei Steel in 2016.
Located at Vinton City in Texas, near El Paso, Tx, alongside the Rio Grande River, border with Cd Juarez, Mexico.
Over 55 years of experience, our History begins in the 1960’s. We are the largest recycling company in West Texas and New Mexico, with strong Influence in north of Mexico.
1962
Founded as Border Steel Mills (melt shop & rolling mill operations) by the Prestridge & Faimber families.
1972
Grinding media production starts in order to exploit the strategical location of the mill.
1975
Diversification of portfolio starting production of railroad spikes and sucker rods
1979
El Paso Electric acquire Border Steel.
1980
Border Steel open several fabrication shops in the west coast.
1986
Implementation of heat treat line for grinding media products.
1988
E.A. Goodman acquires Border Steel Mills.
1993
Enters Ch 11 bankruptcy
1997
Emerges from bankruptcy and acquired by Villacero Group
2006
Installation of Shredder machine
2007
Acquired by Mittal Steel as part of SICARTSA deal
2008
Acquires 63 acres of adjacent land to support future expansion
APRIL
2016
Black Diamond holdings acquires ArcelorMittal Vinton to become Bayou Steel Vinton
DECEMBER
2016
KYOEI Steel acquires Bayou Steel Vinton and becomes Vinton Steel.
