Structural Manufacturing Built for Quality and Growth

Rawson Manufacturing Facility

Steele Solutions’ Rawson facility specializes in structural manufacturing, with capabilities supporting I-beam and tube construction from initial processing through welding and finishing.

Since establishing the location in 2021, Steele Solutions has continued to invest in Rawson’s manufacturing technology and processes, expanding its capabilities to support quality, safety, capacity, and customer growth.

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Specialized Manufacturing for Work Platform Systems

Structural manufacturing at the Steele Solution Rawson facility focuses on the I-beam and tube components used to build work platform systems. The facility combines automated material processing with extensive welding capabilities to move structural components through production efficiently.

Two automated Voortman cells integrate drilling and plasma cutting into a single system. Five-axis robotic technology allows the equipment to create most required features as raw I-beam or tube is converted into finished parts ready for the next stage of production. The systems can accommodate  a wide-range of part sizes, covering approximately 99$ of customer requests.

Welding operations include 18 welding bays per shift, along with a robotic weld cell used for tube-to-baseplate weldments. Steele Solutions continues to expand how robotic welding technology is used within the facility.

We continue to invest in new technology and automation as our operations evolve, helping us better support customers while improving safety and efficiency across production.
Kyle Netherly
Director of Operations

Why Manufacturing Quality Matters

The Rawson facility’s manufacturing capabilities are supported by a structured quality management system designed to make quality visible throughout the production environment, with third-party audits supporting ongoing compliance with applicable certifications.

For customers, the approach provides greater visibility into how quality is managed throughout production and reinforces the disciplined processes behind all manufacturing practices.

Rawson’s manufacturing approach provides customers with:

  • Consistent quality controls throughout production
  • Manufacturing capacity to support large platform projects
  • Technology investments to support production efficiency
  • Third-party oversight through certification and audit programs

Key Capabilities

Automated Structural Processing

Two automated Voortman cells combine drilling and plasma cutting capabilities. The integrated systems use five-axis robotic technology to process raw I-beam and tube into parts with the holes and other features required for work platform construction.
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Welding

Rawson operates 18 welding bays per shift to support structural manufacturing. A robotic weld cell is also used for tube-to-baseplate weldments, adding automation to a portion of the facility’s welding volume.

Blasting and Powder Coating

Rawson’s paint line includes an inline blast system followed by a two-stage wash system that feeds directly into the powder coat line and a three-bay oven. The integrated process supports surface preparation and finishing within the facility.
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Warehousing and Logistics

Warehousing and logistics operations are centered on the Rawson campus. Approximately 80,000 square feet is dedicated to warehouse space, with additional campus space used primarily for finished goods storage.

Quality Management

Steele Solutions uses a structured quality management system on site, with quality tracking made visible on the manufacturing floor. The company also maintains third-party compliance programs supported by annual audits.

Manufacturing Capacity

The Rawson location currently processes approximately 800,000 to 1 million pounds of steel per week. The two-shift operation combines automated structural processing with welding and finishing capabilities to support work platform production.

We have a very structured, very organized, very disciplined approach to quality.
Kyle Netherly
Director of Operations

Rawson Location Details

Located in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the approximately 400,000-square-foot Rawson campus combines manufacturing, warehousing and finished goods storage within a larger production and logistics operation. Since opening in 2021, the campus has continued to evolve as Steele Solutions has invested in additional manufacturing capabilities and technology.

Rawson’s scale and ongoing development support Steele Solutions’ ability to serve growing work platform programs while maintaining its focus on quality and safety.

Rawson Facility Address:
1117 E Rawson Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172

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