LT Corporation (LT Corp.), a Cleveland, Mississippi-based parent company of industry-leading manufacturing and service providers, announced today the acquisition of Star Manufacturing LLC d/b/a Commercial Metal Forming (CMF), a world-class manufacturer of ASME-code and non-code steel tank heads, headquartered in Youngstown, Ohio.
Founded in 1920, CMF offers over a century of reliability and has been the name behind thousands of pressure vessels, tanks and critical equipment used across multiple industries. As the largest tank head manufacturer in North America, CMF partners with the people who power manufacturing, energy, transportation and beyond. CMF services its large customer base through manufacturing facilities and distribution centers located in Youngstown, Ohio; Saginaw, Texas; and Orange, California.
"We’re extremely excited to welcome Commercial Metal Forming and all its employees to our family of companies," said Sean Wessel, President of LT Corporation. “This acquisition enhances our operating company portfolio and supports LT Corp.’s continued commitment to growth and expansion in the tank and pressure vessel markets. We are confident that, with CMF’s management team under the leadership of Mike Conglose, the company will continue to deliver dependable, high-quality components to all of its customers with speed, integrity and unmatched service.”
Mike Conglose, President and CEO of CMF, commented, “Joining the LT Corporation family of companies is a perfect fit and has been well received by the entirety of the CMF employee team. Our organizations share similar values, strong cultures, and strategic visions for growth within our sectors of the market.”
About the Companies:
LT Corporation, Inc.
Established in 1982, LT Corporation is the parent company to a group of operating companies recognized for quality manufacturing and services in the propane solutions, pressure vessel, steel fabrication, metal spinning, and storage tank construction, repair and maintenance industries. Its subsidiaries include: Quality Steel Corporation (facilities in MS, OH, and UT); LP Cylinder Service, Inc (PA); Buckeye Fabricating Company (OH); Kryton Engineered Metals, Inc. (IA); Tate Metalworks, Inc. (SC), and Tanco Engineering (CO). More information about LT Corp. and its subsidiaries can be found at www.ltcorp-inc.com.
Commercial Metal Forming, Inc.
Founded in 1920, Commercial Metal Forming, Inc. is the largest tank head manufacturer in North America, serving clients across the manufacturing, energy, transportation and other sectors. Learn more at www.cmforming.com.
Media Contact:
Dean Francis
Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development – LT Corporation, Inc.
800-345-2495
February 27, 2026 | For Immediate Release
