West Memphis Steel

West Memphis Steel knows that as a steel service center, we are positioned very early in most customers’ value chains. We understand that our service often exponentially affects how our customers manufacture their products and service their customers. Therefore, our business plan is directed toward enhancing our relationships with our peers, our vendors, our internal associates, and our customers.

MISSION STATEMENT:

West Memphis Steel is built on a foundation of improving people’s lives and maintaining a family atmosphere where our entrepreneurial spirit thrives. We provide our employees with a safe, healthy work environment and opportunities to enrich their lives and careers. Our mission is to offer a customer service experience that exceeds all expectations and enables our customers to excel in their business.West Memphis Steel is a full-line hot roll service center. Established in 1978, West Memphis Steel has grown into one of the primary service centers in our region. We service a 200 mile radius around Memphis, Tennessee on a daily basis. Our large inventory and pristine fleet make West Memphis Steel the first call for people who need the right product, right now. If you need one piece or many truckloads, West Memphis Steel has the capabilities to meet your needs.

History
West Memphis Steel has been solely owned by its President and Chief Executive Officer, Byron P. Besser, since 1988.Mr. Besser literally grew up in the steel service business. He came to West Memphis Steel out of Memphis State University (now University of Memphis) as the nephew of the co-owner, Louis Barg. He worked as a salesman for several years and eventually purchased West Memphis Steel (WMS) from Louis Barg and Mr. Barg’s partner, Billy Johnson over a period of time ending in 1988.Through sound business practices and re-investing in his company, Mr. Besser has realized his dream of owning and operating a financially stable company.

PROCESSING SERVICES

Our goal at West Memphis Steel is to offer a customer service experience that exceeds all expectations and enables our customers to excel in their business. Part of what helps us to be successful in this mission is providing steel processing services with a high quality product that we deliver to our customers. The equipment and services below outlines what we have to offer you.