Our Commitment
Recognizing that our employees are our most valuable assets, we place safety above all else. Our pledge to quality and customer care is steadfast. Our employees, our customers and our shareholders are all our partners. With a persistent focus on safety and quality today and an ambition for opportunity tomorrow, we will all succeed in the partnership.
History
1965
Friedman Industries, Inc. Incorporated in Texas
1972
Friedman Becomes Publicly Traded
1978
Texas Tubular Products Division (“TTP”) Founded
1991
TTP #1 Pipe Mill Commissioned
1994
Hickman, Arkansas Coil Processing Facility Commissioned
2001
XSCP Division Founded – Secondary and Excess Prime Coil Products
2003
TTP #2 Pipe Mill Commissioned
2008
Decatur, Alabama Coil Processing Facility Commissioned
2022
Acquisition of East Chicago and Granite City facilities from Plateplus, Inc.
2022
Sinton, Texas Coil Processing Facility Commissioned
Management Team
Corporate
Michael J. Taylor
President & Chief Executive Officer
(employee since 2019)
Alex LaRue
Chief Financial Officer – Secretary & Treasurer
(employee since 2011)
Flat Roll Division:
Jonathan Holcomb
Vice President of Purchasing and Sales – Flat Rolled Division
(employee since 1997)
Paul Rottmann
Vice President of Flat Roll Operations
(employee since 2022)
Steve Teeter
Vice President of Southeast Flat Roll Operations
(employee since 1997)
Tubular Division:
Howard Henderson
Vice President of Operations – Texas Tubular Products
(employee since 1995)
Michael Thompson
Vice President & General Manager – Texas Tubular Products
(employee since 1999)
