DISMANTLING, DEMOLITION AND SALVAGE SPECIALISTS NATIONWIDE

Midwest Steel is a family business built on integrity and pride in our work. Three generations have played integral roles in growing our Houston-based demolition company.

As one of the country’s most trusted demolition firms, we dismantle and demolish oil refineries, chemical plants, and more. For more than five decades, we have earned the trust of many of America’s industry titans.

Midwest Steel is the clear choice when you need a demolition job done with care and precision. The team at Midwest Steel provides eco-friendly solutions for all your plant demolition and salvage requirements.

No project is too large or too small for Midwest Steel to handle.

A few of the services provided by Midwest Steel include:

  • Dismantling oil refineries, chemical plants, terminals, and other industrial sites.
  • Demolition of tanks, refineries, chemical plants, terminals, and other industrial sites.
  • Used and surplus process equipment sales.
  • Scrap metal management and recycling.

THE PREFERRED DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS OF INDUSTRY LEADERS

Why do industry leaders like Shell Oil, The Dow Chemical Company, and Monsanto call on Midwest Steel first? It’s simple really. We have the expertise and an impeccable track record that gives them total confidence. We built our company from the ground up by focusing on earning every client’s trust and respect.

The experts at Midwest Steel ensure that every plant demolition or tank dismantling is executed with precision, efficiency, and safety—every time. We bring a wealth of expertise and highly specialized equipment to bear on each project.

Our dedication to customer satisfaction is why Midwest Steel has been consistently recognized as one of the nation’s Top Specialty Contractors by Engineering News-Record for the past 25 years.

Just Some of the Industries that trust Midwest Steel:

  • Petroleum & Petrochemicals
  • Industrial Manufacturing
  • Chemical Manufacturing
  • Paper Products
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Consumer Goods
  • Food and Beverage

SERVING THE INDUSTRIES THAT KEEP AMERICA STRONG

America’s economy and national security depend largely on our industrial base. Energy production, chemical manufacturing and other key industries help form the backbone of our economy. Midwest Steel is proud to play a role in supporting the industries that help keep America strong, independent and free.

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A MULTIGENERATIONAL FAMILY BUSINESS

Richard Kralovetz retired in 1997 and turned the reins over to his children. Today, his daughter, Tammy Horton, and son, Rodger Kralovetz, operate the company with support from their sister, Debbie Cruise. Tammy faithfully followed her father’s business plan and commitment to excellence.

Under her leadership, the Midwest Steel team has earned dozens of commendations, a national top 20 ranking, international recognition, and preferred contractor status for dozens of the world’s leading industrial corporations.

THE ONLY TOP 20 NATIONWIDE DEMOLITION COMPANY OWNED AND OPERATED BY WOMEN

OUR COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SAFETY

At Midwest Steel, we understand the tremendous responsibility that rests on our customers’ shoulders. We maintain the highest standards for environmental sustainability and worker safety in the demolition industry. With over 50 years of working with the oil and gas and chemical industries, we understand the stakes better than most.

Examples of Midwest Steel’s uncompromising dedication to safety:

  • No OSHA or EPA Citations since 1968

  • Over 3,700,000 man-hours with no lost time

  • Standard Insurance liability limits $22 million
  • $10 million pollution liability coverage

AN AWARD-WINNING DISMANTLING AND DEMOLITION FIRM

Our long list of awards and commendations is a testament to the priority Midwest Steel places on integrity, safety and environmental stewardship. We are proud to be recognized by petroleum industry leaders, engineering experts, and demolition industry trade groups, just to name a few.

Midwest Steel’s list of awards and commendations includes: 

  • Michael J. Casbon Safety Award from The National Demolition Association

  • One of ExxonMobil’s Top 50 Contractors

  • Houston Business Roundtable’s Best of the Best

  • Supplier of the Year: Golden Triangle Minority Business Council

  • One of Engineering News Records’ Top 20 Speciality Contractors

UNDERSTANDING YOUR NEEDS AND EXCEEDING YOUR EXPECTATIONS

You do not become a world-class demolition contractor without understanding your client’s industries inside and out. You must not only perform demolitions with absolute precision, but you also need to know what matters most to your clients.

What are their financial objectives? Which safety or environmental concerns are they most focused on? How can we execute the demolition or dismantling project to meet their goals best? What other services can we offer to further their mission?

Many of us are veterans of the industries we serve. We bring a wealth of experience to every project. Industry knowledge and experience help define exceptional service. This is part of why 95% of our business comes from return customers.

Respect for our customer’s needs means:

  • We appreciate that you may have important work that cannot proceed until dismantling and demolition is complete.

  • We understand that the quality of our work reflects on you, as well as on us.

  • Over 95% of Midwest Steel’s business comes directly from repeat customers and referrals – that speaks volumes to us.

  • We are always focused on our customer’s bottom line. We work efficiently, safely, and in full compliance.