History

1965 Friedman Industries, Inc. Incorporated in Texas

1965

Friedman Becomes Publicly Traded

1972

Texas Tubular Products Division (“TTP”) Founded

1978

TTP #1 Pipe Mill Commissioned

1991

Hickman, Arkansas Coil Processing Facility Commissioned

1994

TTP #2 Pipe Mill Commissioned

2003

Decatur, Alabama Coil Processing Facility Commissioned

2008

Michael J. Taylor becomes CEO and President of Friedman Industries

2019

Acquisition of East Chicago and Granite City facilities from Plateplus, Inc.

2022

Sinton, Texas Coil Processing Facility Commissioned

2022

Acquisition of Century Metals & Supplies Inc. 

2025

Friedman Industries, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Century Metals & Supplies, Inc., a prominent metal service center headquartered in Miami, Florida.  

“This acquisition marks a pivotal step in Friedman’s long-term growth strategy,” said Mike Taylor, CEO of Friedman Industries. “Century Metals’ diverse product mix, regional strength, and high performing team, align perfectly with our mission to deliver exceptional value and service to customers.”