Stur-Dee Metal Products Inc.

Stur-Dee Metal Products has been a leader in the metal fabrication industry in Chicago since 1959.

Whether you need hard-to-find truck or trailer parts, custom stairpans for construction projects, or any other custom metal product, Stur-Dee Metal can create it for you. We pride ourselves on providing top-notch metal fabrication, competitive pricing and fast, dependable service. For many orders, our turn-around time is only one or two business days!

Chicago based Stur-Dee Metal Products is a premier source for custom metal fabrication in the United States. See the Materials and Equipment sections for more information on our capacities and specialties, then call us at 773-523-3074 to discuss your specific project needs or fax us a sketch of your idea at 773-523-8281 for a quote!

Company History

As veterans of the metal manufacturing industry, the two men brought extensive experience into their new business. Stur-Dee Metal was named for its original signature product: the 'Super Stur-Dee Grille Guard' for trucks. This grille was produced in vast quantities to meet the needs of truck owners, who wanted greater protection for the front end of their trucks than manufacturers provided. The original shop, at 2446 South Prairie, produced thousands of these grilles in the early years of the company.

As time passed, Stur-Dee Metal expanded into general fabrication, creating custom metal pieces ranging from restaurant grease traps to trailer parts to container chassis. In 1962, in order to have greater access to transportation for their clients, Stur-Dee Metal moved to its current location at West 35th Street.

When Thomas and Otis retired, they left the business in trusted hands: Thomas' nephew, Thomas 'Zeke' Kaliski, and Howard Groves, who began working at Stur-Dee Metal in 1963. Currently, Zeke Kaliski and Howard’s son Jeff Groves maintain Stur-Dee Metal’s reputation for quality fabrication and excellent service.

Because of the capacity of the shop and the dedication of the employees, Stur-Dee Metal is thriving in Chicago as it nears its 50th year in business.