Russell Mapes
Vice President (Co-owner) @Marco Specialty Steel, Inc
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President (Co-owner) @Marco Specialty Steel, Inc
I started Marco Specialty Steel 29 years ago when I was 30 years old. I started out initially brokering Pipe and Fitting and Plate Products throughout the World. Today, Marco Specialty Steel has evolved into a steel service center specializing in Bar Grating, Perforated Metal, Wire Cloth and Expanded Metal. We operate from a 10 acre facility with 40K square feet under roof. We have a complete fabrication shop in house, and welcome your custom fabricated requirements.We are particularly skilled in the area of Oil and Gas and Refinery Turnaround Maintenance.We are looking to expand our business through vertical integration, or new locations, or joint ventures.
EDUCATION
University of Houston
BBA, Business
Bay Area Christian School
High School, Business Administration and Management, General
SKILLS
ABOUT RUSSELL MAPES
I founded Marco Specialty Steel in 1992 at age 30, starting as a global broker of pipe, fittings, and plate products. What began as a brokerage operation has grown into a full-service steel service center and custom fabricator, proudly serving industrial clients for over 30 years.Today, we specialize in high-demand products including:Bar Grating (welded, press-locked, heavy-duty, aluminum, stair treads)Perforated Metal (custom patterns, materials, and sizes)Wire Cloth (woven/welded mesh for filtration, support screens, and more)Expanded Metal (industrial, architectural, and safety applications)Fiberglass Grating (FRP), Safety Grating, Hex Metal, and related productsLocated in central Houston, Texas — the heart of the world\'s largest petrochemical complex — we operate from a state-of-the-art sq ft facility on a 10-acre site. Our in-house fabrication shop is equipped to handle custom requirements with quick turnarounds, precision, and unmatched quality — whether it\'s standard stock items or complex, one-of-a-kind fabrications.We excel in supporting the Oil & Gas industry, particularly refinery turnaround maintenance, where speed, reliability, and materials expertise are critical. Our customer-focused approach has built lasting relationships with clients who rely on us for challenging projects, large or small.Looking ahead, I\'m excited to drive the next phase of growth through:Vertical integration to enhance our capabilitiesNew facility locations to expand our reachStrategic joint ventures or partnershipsIf you\'re in industrial manufacturing, petrochemicals, construction, or architecture and need reliable specialty metals, custom fabrication, or are exploring collaboration opportunities — let\'s connect! I\'m always open to meaningful conversations.Quality. Speed. Reliability.That\'s Marco Specialty Steel.#SteelFabrication #OilAndGas #PerforatedMetal #BarGrating #WireCloth #CustomMetalFabrication #HoustonBusiness #IndustrialSupply
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