Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Steel Infrastructure Solutions
Union Metal has been a leader in manufacturing high-quality steel structures for lighting, traffic control, and mass transit since 1906. Our century-long legacy is built on pioneering innovations like the tapered tubular pole and industry-standard traffic mast arm. We combine historical design accuracy with modern engineering enhancements to deliver durable, functional solutions for state highways, municipal streets, and commercial projects. Our team prioritizes structural integrity, meeting or exceeding client specifications through rigorous quality control. With ISO 9001 certification and adherence to AWS D1.1 welding standards, we ensure every product meets the highest safety benchmarks. Our Nostalgia Series preserves early 20th-century designs while integrating contemporary assembly improvements.As part of American Industrial Acquisition Corporation, we continue expanding our capabilities through strategic industrial acquisitions. Our dedication to responsive service and customized engineering makes us a trusted partner for infrastructure projects nationwide. We serve diverse environments including downtown areas, shopping complexes, and residential settings with tailored steel pole solutions. Backed by recognition from the Turnaround Management Association and long-standing relationships with state DOT agencies, we remain committed to shaping safe, attractive public spaces through expert craftsmanship.
Services
Steel Lighting Poles
Traffic Control Structures
Signage Supports
Mass Transit Poles
Communication Towers
Details
- Year established: 1906
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of experience in steel pole manufacturing and infrastructure solutions
- Our patented tapered tubular pole design set the industry standard for durability
- ISO 9001 certification ensures rigorous quality control standards for every project
- We maintain historical design accuracy while incorporating modern engineering enhancements
- Our team has delivered over 4,400 electrical light pole installations nationwide
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- AWS D1.1
- AASHTO
Services
Steel Lighting Poles
We fabricate tapered steel lighting poles with guaranteed uniform sections and high-yield strength. These structures ensure safe, reliable illumination for urban environments while maintaining aesthetic appeal through handcrafted design elements rooted in our 1930s craftsmanship traditions. Our poles accommodate modern requirements like Wi-Fi integration while preserving historical accuracy.
Traffic Control Structures
Our traffic mast arms represent industry-leading engineering that has been refined since the 1920s. Designed for maximum visibility and durability, these structures meet AASHTO standards and have been adopted by departments of transportation nationwide. The first-ever traffic mast arm pole design remains our most requested solution for state highway projects.
Mass Transit Poles
We manufacture specialized steel poles for light rail and mass transit applications requiring exceptional structural integrity. These cantilevered supports meet exacting electrical and mechanical specifications while maintaining compatibility with both modern transit systems and historic streetcar infrastructure in urban redevelopment projects.
Communication Towers
Our high-volume steel fabrication capabilities accommodate wireless communication tower requirements for urban and rural deployments. These structures support modern telecommunications infrastructure while incorporating design flexibility to meet local zoning regulations and aesthetic guidelines for main street communities.
Nostalgia Series Poles
This line features exact reproductions of early 20th-century streetlights using original wood patterns preserved since the 1930s. Base castings maintain historical accuracy while incorporating modern assembly improvements. These poles serve as key architectural elements in over 4,400 historic districts nationwide, blending heritage design with contemporary engineering standards.
Questions
What makes Union Metal's steel poles different from competitors?
Our poles combine over 100 years of manufacturing expertise with patented welding techniques and historical design accuracy, while meeting modern safety standards like AWS D1.1 certification.
Can you customize steel structures for specific projects?
Yes, we engineer custom solutions for lighting, traffic control, and communication tower applications while maintaining structural integrity and compliance with current engineering standards.
Are historical pole designs available for modern installations?
Our Nostalgia Series offers exact reproductions of early 20th-century poles using original wood patterns, modified for modern assembly while preserving historical accuracy.
What quality standards do you follow?
We maintain ISO 9001 certification and ensure all welding conforms to AWS D1.1 standards, with products meeting the latest AASHTO requirements for structural safety and durability.
How long has Union Metal been in business?
We've been manufacturing steel structures since 1906, making us one of the oldest and most experienced providers of lighting and traffic control infrastructure in the United States.
Do you support infrastructure projects nationwide?
Yes, we serve all 50 states with customized steel pole solutions, maintaining long-standing relationships with state departments of transportation for highway and municipal projects.
Reviews (1)
Shannon Bryner
Jan 22, 2019
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80% of our materials had marks and scratches in it. We got it replaced and they sent materials that are just as bad as before.
