History

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.

1962

1972

Grinding media production starts in order to exploit the strategical location of the mill.

1972

1975

Diversification of portfolio starting production of railroad spikes and sucker rods.

1975

1979

El Paso Electric acquire Border Steel.

1979

1980

Border Steel open several fabrication shops in the west coast.

1980

1986

Implementation of heat treat line for grinding media products.

1986

1988

E.A. Goodman acquires Border Steel Mills.

1988

1993

Enters Ch 11 bankruptcy.

1993

1997

Emerges from bankruptcy and acquired by Villacero Group.

1997

2006

Installation of Shredder machine.

2006

2007

Acquired by Mittal Steel as part of SICARTSA deal.

2007

2008

Acquires 63 acres of adjacent land to support future expansion.

2008

April

Black Diamond holdings acquire ArcelorMittal Vinton to become Bayou Steel Vinton.

2016

December

KYOEI Steel acquires Bayou Steel Vinton and becomes Vinton Steel.

2016