Berlin Metals Employee Directory
Wholesale Metals and MineralsIndiana, United States11-50 Employees
Berlin Metals is a wholesale metals and minerals distributor and service center based in Hammond, Indiana. It concentrates on light-gauge prime tin mill coil products—including tin plate, black plate, and tin-free steel (TFS)—and also processes stainless-steel strip, with additional offerings in mill-finished aluminum, prefinished and galvanized steel, and tolling services for light-gauge metals. Its customer base includes manufacturers across automotive, chimney liners and transportation components, residential windows, telecommunications cables, electronics, hardware, and stamping, supplying materials and processing capabilities to support production needs. Berlin Metals traces its roots to 1932 when it opened as Hokin Steel & Tinplate and was later acquired by the Berlin family in 1967. In 2018, Berlin Metals became part of the Olympic Steel family of brands, linking its operations with a larger organization to pursue steady, sustainable growth. The company operates four coil slitters in Hammond, underscoring its position as a significant service center for light-gauge metals in the region.