Why Whirlwind Steel

EXPERIENCED
PROFESSIONALS

With a workforce of over 900 experienced professionals, Whirlwind Steel has delivered over 230,000 building and component projects since 1955. In fact, we fabricated almost 74,000 tons of steel in 2023. So, you should expect the most efficient, attractive and economical solution for your next project.

FABRICATION EXCELLENCE

We undergo an annual and stringent accreditation process for metal building manufacturers by the IAS. Just as important is the quality of our component and panel offerings, all available direct from our plants as well as through rigorously vetted retail partners.

LONGEVITY

Intended to last decades, metal buildings are designed to meet the strictest construction standards. Whirlwind Steel products are tested for hail impact, fire, wind driven rain, snow loads and high velocity winds.

ENGINEERING & DRAFTING PROFESSIONALS

Our in-house Drafting & Engineering team has over 40 full time members, licensed in all 50 states. This means you get first class structural designs and code compliance on every project we fabricate. Additionally, the D&E teams have a direct line to operations and our production group, ensuring no details are overlooked.

COST EFFICIENT

Because each building is custom engineered and fabricated by Whirlwind Steel to meet your exacting requirements we can recommend the best solution for all production questions. This way waste is avoided, and maximum cost efficiency can be expected.

SHIPPING AND TRANSPORTATION

Your building will be carefully loaded, secured and shipped to the job site in the most efficient and reliable way available. Start construction with a complete order, delivered on time, directly to your job site.

Our

Core Values

At Whirlwind, we’re more than a metal building and building products manufacturer. We’re creators and distributors of buildings and products that people use to live, learn, worship, work and play – the places where their dreams take shape and their futures are created. We build lifelong relationships with customers, co-workers and partners because we know that strong relationships are required to build strong products. Creating those relationships, along with providing a building experience that’s second to none, is the focus of everything we do, and we’ve developed our business around six core values that help us live up to our mission – to build for life.

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Mutual respect is the key to mutual success. Honesty, integrity and fairness for all.

We hold ourselves to the highest level of accountability so our customers, coworkers and suppliers will be confident that we’ll do what we say we will, every time.

We develop lifelong relationships with our customers, coworkers and suppliers, making sure that we deliver on time, without compromising safety.

We don’t just accept change. We embrace it. Our company was built on an entrepreneurial spirit. Innovation from within has been a key element to our success.

We’re committed to excellence in every part of our business. We are focused on providing industry leading product quality, efficiency and customer service.

We go above and beyond to ensure an exceptional experience. We create raving fans!

Our

History

Family owned and operated since 1955, Whirlwind Steel is proud to have served the needs of contractors, builders, architects, businesses, governmental organizations, and consumers. Our discerning customers have turned to Whirlwind Steel with confidence for pre-engineered metal buildings and components including panels, primary and secondary structural framing, roofing, solar racks plus a full line of metal building accessories and trims. Both welded and cold-form steel framing is done by fully trained professionals and our quality control team is the best in the industry. Now is the time for you to find out why so many people have trusted Whirlwind Steel with their most important projects for so long.

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Sea Breeze begins manufacturing industrial fans and louvers

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Company is reincorporated as Whirlwind Steel

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Jack Sturdivant inherits the business upon the death of his father

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Jack becomes President and CEO

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After graduating from college, Jack’s son Ty Sturdivant joins Whirlwind Steel

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Ty Sturdivant becomes President of the company

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Jack Sturdivant celebrates 50 years with Whirlwind Steel

TY Sturdivant celebrates 20 years with Whirlwind Steel

Our

No Headaches Promise

Whirlwind is committed to solving headaches, not creating new ones. We deliver on our “No Headaches” Brand Promise with these three commitments:

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NO SURPRISES

Communications

Rapid Response

Life is full of surprises – but not at Whirlwind Steel...
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ON TIME

Delivery

Focused on your timeline

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WE'LL DO THE RIGHT THING

Commitment

Your team is empowered to quickly resolve issues

We know difficult situations happen...
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Our

Warranties

When Whirlwind Steel says We Build for LifeTM, this is more than just talk. We stand proudly behind our work by offering warranty coverage ranging from 25 years to 40 years on our buildings and components.

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Steel &
The Environment

  • More steel is recycled each year than all other recyclable materials worldwide.
  • There is no limit to how often steel can be recycled and repurposed.
  • Three-quarters of all steel items are recycled at the end of their primary usage period.
  • Steel does not degrade over time, and if properly coated and treated can exceed the longevity of most other construction materials.
  • Steel is manufactured and can be used in almost any building or structure instead of natural resources such as wood-based products.
  • In particular, cold-formed steel does not require heat to shape or form and so uses less energy.
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Quality Control

Whirlwind Steel takes Quality Control very seriously.  To ensure that our products are of the highest quality, a team of fully qualified Quality Technicians work to maintain high standards of quality and safety throughout the entire production process.  Quality Technicians also work to identify any potential issues and can address any problems quickly and efficiently.

Professional Certifications:

  • AWS CWI
  • ASNT ACCP Level II Visual Inspector and Optical Testing
  • ASNT NDT Level II UTT
  • ASNT NDT Level II & Level III UTSW

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FM approved logo

FM approvals certify products and services with a unique focus on objectively testing property loss prevention products and services, and certifying those that meet rigorous loss prevention standards.

Department of Business & Professional Regulation logo

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation is the agency charged with licensing and regulating businesses and professionals in the State of Florida.

AWS- American Welding Society Logo

The AWS mission is to advance the science, technology, and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes worldwide, including brazing, soldering and thermal spraying.

Texas Department of Insurance logo

The Texas Department of Insurance regulates the state’s insurance industry, oversees the administration of the Texas workers’ compensation system, performs the duties of the State Fire Marshal’s Office, and provides administrative support to the office of injured employee counsel - a separate agency.

UL- Logo

UL Certification- Our steel parts are UL-listed, meaning they conform to the highest standards of quality, technical integrity, and performance.

MBMA- Metal Building Manufacturers Association logo

MBMA and its manufacturing members have worked together as partners to further its mission: to conduct research, to help advance building codes and standards, and to educate the construction community. Our passion is to support a strong, sustainable metal building systems industry that meets the needs of owners and overall society.

Meet One of Our Quality Technicians

Our Quality Technicians are subject matter experts who are responsible for the quality assurance and improvement of Whirlwind Steel’s products and services.  They are certified as AWS CWI (American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector) which is a globally recognized certification in the welding industry.  Our Quality Technicians ensure that all products and services meet customer requirements and industry standards through rigorous testing, inspection, and other quality control measures. 

Equipment & Capabilities

Since 1955, Whirlwind Steel offers you the best manufacturing technology available to deliver world-class metal buildings and components. Whirlwind has invested over $10 million in plant and equipment upgrades to ensure outstanding quality for all of your projects.

 

Starting with our primary manufacturing plant in Texas and extending to our facility in Georgia. Whirlwind Steel has a combined total of almost 500,000 -square feet of manufacturing capacity turning out over 100,000,000 pounds of exceptional steel products every year.

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Where You Can

Find Us?

Houston, Texas

8234 Hansen Rd, Houston, TX 77075

Tallapoosa, Georgia

125 Pequanoc Dr,  Tallapoosa, GA 30176

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NO SURPRISES

Life is full of surprises – but not at Whirlwind Steel. We will update you at every milestone so there’s no delays or increased costs to wreck your day. And if you need to call us, use our Rapid Response Line, 877-76-RAPID.

ON TIME

We will do everything in our power to see your order arrives on time. We work with you to find the best date for delivery, and then focus on it.

WE’LL DO THE RIGHT THING

We know difficult situations happen in the construction industry, so your team is empowered to quickly resolve issues that arise unexpectedly and make things right. And if you are not satisfied, you can go straight to the top and talk with our President Ty Sturdivant.

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