Your Southern California Steel Partner Since 1978
Adams Iron Co. is a full-service structural and miscellaneous metal fabrication and erection contractor serving general contractors, developers, and builders across Southern California. From fabrication to field installation, we deliver high-quality steel components with speed, precision, and safety. Our 45+ years of experience, combined with certified shop capabilities and skilled field crews, make us the trusted partner for commercial and industrial projects throughout the region.
Structural Steel Fabrication
Our fabrication shop in Santa Ana is fully equipped to handle a wide range of structural steel components, including beams, columns, braces, embeds, and frames for tilt-up, concrete, and CMU buildings.
- CNC saw cutting, punching, shearing, layout, and welding
- AWS-certified welders and LA City Certified Fabricator status
- Materials include A36, A992, wide flange beams, tube steel, channel, plate, and angle iron
- Quality control and traceability across all shop processes
- In-house plate processing using Vortmann V807, V808, V310, and V342 machines
- Sheet metal bending and shearing for custom plate work and support elements
- Whether it’s a freestanding steel frame, roof truss, or a complete core and shell package, our team ensures fabrication meets specifications, deadlines, and safety codes.
Steel Erection & Field Installation
Adams Iron Co. provides turnkey field erection services throughout Southern California. Our skilled ironworkers and OSHA-compliant field crews work with precision and coordination to keep jobsites safe and on schedule.
- Structural steel erection, welding, bolting, bracing
- Mobile crane and lift operations
- On-site coordination with general contractors and trades
- Erection of tilt-up connections, moment frames, mezzanines, stairs, and rails
- Field welding and bolting in accordance with AWS and DSA standards
- Our crews have decades of experience working in live construction environments across Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties.
Miscellaneous Metals Fabrication
We fabricate a wide variety of architectural and non-structural steel components designed to meet safety, functionality, and design intent.
- Stair stringers, guardrails, handrails, ladders, catwalks, canopies
- Custom embeds, bollards, trellises, gates, screen frames, and more
- Architectural and ornamental metals, including decorative railings and custom fabrications
- Finish options include primer-painted, galvanized, and powder-coated steel
- Our misc metals packages integrate cleanly with structural frames, tilt-up panels, and architectural features.
Seismic Retrofit & Reinforcement
We support seismic upgrade and retrofit projects with precise fabrication and coordinated field work.
- Fabrication of shear walls, braced frames, drag struts, and collector elements
- Installation of steel reinforcements in existing structures
- Coordination with structural engineers and retrofit designers
- Compliance with California seismic codes and building standards
Industries & Building Types We Serve
- Distribution Centers & Warehouses
- Commercial Retail & Offices
- Educational & Civic Buildings
- Industrial Manufacturing Facilities
- Parking Structures & Tilt-Up Construction
- Seismic Retrofit and Renovation Projects
We proudly support new builds, expansions, retrofits, and design-build projects across Southern California.
Let’s Build Together
If you’re looking for a proven steel fabrication and erection partner in Southern California, Adams Iron Co. delivers the experience, capability, and reliability to support your next project.