On August 13, 1896, The Burger Iron & Wire Works Company was founded by an ambitious entrepreneur, Joseph A. Burger. From a one-room factory in Akron, Ohio, the company began producing fire escapes, elevator cabs, decorative iron stairways, balconies, tree guards and iron fencing.The industrial boom of the early 20th Century created a need for structural steel. The company began fabrication and erection of steel framing for commercial buildings and bridges. Over the years, Burger Iron was instrumental in constructing many of the structures throughout Ohio.

During the middle of the century, the market was evolving from cast steel to processed steel plate for mold work. In the 40’s, Burger Iron expanded its capabilities to include a plate processing department that offered precision grinding and machining. Because of it’s success, and to further capitalize on market opportunities, in 1972 the company opened a dedicated 90,000 sq. ft. steel plate processing plant in Mogadore, Ohio.With continuing success in the plate business, and to more adequately service the tool and die, and plastic mold industries serving the automotive industry, in 1987 The Burger Iron Company opened its second steel plate facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

In 2001, BICO Michigan moved from its original Grand Rapids, Michigan location and built a new 60,000 sq. ft. facility for its expanding Michigan business.Today, The Burger Iron Company consists of three subsidiaries known as the BICO Steel Service Centers.More than 100 years of progress in the steel industry…over a century of investment and commitment to ensure uncompromising quality…ten decades of customer partnerships based on loyalty and trust. It’s a storied history that has served The Burger Iron Company well, and a solid foundation to build on in the 21st Century.

We’re BICO Steel Service Centers, and steel plate processing is what we do. It’s how we think. It’s who we are. For over 100 years. What does that mean to you? It means there’s a company nearby who is totally dedicated to provide comprehensive steel plate processing, services and solutions – today, tomorrow and far beyond. BICO is a complete, single-source steel plate processor, providing timely solutions to an infinite variety of needs in a wide spectrum of industries. Our unmatched equipment and facilities mean we’re ready – right now – to bring you the steel plate you need to the precise specifications you require. We will not only meet your short-term need, but also the need behind the need.To all of our loyal customers, I thank you for our years of partnership. If you are new to BICO Steel Service Centers, I thank you for stopping by our site. Check us out. If you have unanswered questions or want to discuss an upcoming job, we would love to hear from you. Give us a call, send us an email or click contact us. We look forward to servicing your steel plate needs.