OUR CREDO We try our best for the customer, with integrity and ethics, to give the best service, price, and product, with kno ... wledge, enthusiasm, and interest, to perpetuate our image of professionalism carried out by the finest personnel in the industry. HISTORY 1945 - Moshe (Morris) Rosenfeld and son-in-law Arthur Waltuck start Standard Junk Company on Front Avenue in SW Portland. 1947 - Young son and grandson Leland Waltuck begins coming down to work on Saturdays at age 6. 1952 - The company name is changed to Standard Steel & Metal Company to reflect an emphasis on steel. 10/1/1989 - Leland Waltuck, like a "phoenix rising from the ashes", starts over, forming and opening a small operation called The Steel Yard. It slowly picks up speed, flourishes, and once again gains momentum, on rented property on Northeast Columbia Blvd. 1990's - The company continues to grow in Northeast Portland 2001-2004 - Another recession, but this one we survive, and keep on growing. 2001 - Leland's son-in-law Loren Koplan joins the business, and begins to learn. 2004-2013 - The Steel Yard becomes larger, stronger, and more versatile. 2005 - Named to the 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies in Oregon. 2006 - Is again named to the 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies in Oregon. 2009 - Named to the 100 Best Private Companies To Work For in Oregon. 2010 - Loren Koplan is made Corporate Vice President of The Steel Yard after a decade of learning almost every position at the company. 2011 - Named to the 100 Best Private Companies To Work For in Oregon. 2013 - A new yet familiar name is taken. After 24 years as The Steel Yard, we go back to our roots and take back the name "The Standard Steel Companies". 2013 - The Standard Steel Companies purchases 4+ acres of land on Northeast Columbia Blvd. We will be moving onto our new land in 2014. 2015 - New Location at 1745 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland OR being built in full force read more