LT Corporation's Sean Wessel and Nicole Schwieterman guided the entire Kryton team through a deep dive into LTC's ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) structure. As a proud ESOP company, we are excited to continue this journey and welcome additional employee-shareholders to the plan.



Buckeye Fabricating Company is partnering with Ferguson Construction to add more than 33,000 square feet of manufacturing space to the current 15,000 square feet, resulting in a more than tripling of capacity. In addition to the increased production area, new locker rooms and a new breakroom will be built for the employees, along with an expanded and remodeled office area.

This strategic move will allow Buckeye to service customers faster and to build pressure vessels weighing up to 80,000 pounds - a significant increase from the previous limitation of 20,000 pounds. The expansion has kicked off this week and is expected to be completed in 9 to 10 months.


“This expansion positions Buckeye for continued growth in the custom vessel industry for the next decade and beyond,” said Gerad Miller, President of Buckeye Fabricating. He continued, “We are thrilled about the opportunity to enhance our capabilities and expand our team.” As part of the LT Corporation, Inc. family of companies, Buckeye Fabricating is a piece of a larger network of vessel and steel manufacturing companies across the United States, reflecting the company’s commitment to diversification and strengthening its profile within the industry.

Investing in cutting-edge welding technologies will enable Buckeye Fabricating Company to meet increasing demands of its customers more efficiently.  Over the next five years, Buckeye aims to bring on board up to 30 additional staff members, signaling its dedication to fostering a skilled workforce and strengthening the economic growth in the region.

May 5, 2023          

For Immediate Release

Contact: Dean Francis

Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development

LT Corporation

800-345-2495

Cleveland, MS – LT Corporation (LT Corp.) of Cleveland, Mississippi, the parent company of Quality Steel Corporation, LP Cylinder Service, Inc., Buckeye Manufacturing Company, and Kryton Engineered Metals, Inc. – all industry-leading manufacturers or providers of value-added services to their customers - announced the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Tate Metalworks, Inc. (Tate).

Tate, founded in 1972 and operating with its manufacturing facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is an industry-leading specialty shop fabricator and field erector of welded steel storage tanks and pressure vessels serving a host of heavy industrial clients.  Tate has decades of experience with a wide array of construction materials used in the fabrication and assembly of storage tanks, pressure vessels and other industrial structures, and serves a primary footprint in the Southeastern United States with a reach across the U.S.

Sean Wessel, President of LT Corp. stated, “We’re extremely excited to welcome Tate and all its associates to our family of companies and look forward to working with the team there to expand upon the previous success of Tate’s industrial business.  Adding Tate to the LT Corp. family helps us to further our overall corporate objectives for growth and diversification. We are especially happy that Brian Tate has agreed to stay on as company President.” 

Brian Tate, second-generation owner of Tate, commented, “I am excited for Tate Metalworks Inc.  to be joining the LT Corporate family due to the strong cultural fit between the organizations and our similar growth and market-driven goals in our own respective sectors of the metal fabrication industries we each serve.  As importantly, the combined core competencies and resources of the LT companies will bring strength and depth to the organizations under the LT Corporate umbrella.   And finally, with LT Corporation being an ESOP company, it brings me great satisfaction knowing the men and women who have contributed to Tate Metalworks history and success will now become shareholders into the future.”

About the Companies:

LT Corporation was established in 1982 and is the parent company of operating companies recognized as leaders in high quality manufacturing or service providers in the propane solutions industry, pressure and storage vessel industry, steel fabrication and metal spinning industries.  LT Corp.’s portfolio of operating companies includes Quality Steel Corporation (with three manufacturing facilities in Mississippi, Ohio, and Utah), LP Cylinder Service, Inc. (with two service facilities in Pennsylvania), Buckeye Fabricating Company (with one manufacturing facility in Ohio), and Kryton Engineered Metals, Inc. (with one manufacturing facility in Cedar Falls, Iowa).  More information about LT Corp.’s subsidiaries can be found at www.ltcorp-inc.com (information on each company separately can be found at www.propanetank.com, www.lpcylinder.com, www.buckeyefabricating.com, or www.krytonmetals.com).

Tate Metalworks, Inc. was founded in 1972 and operates from a manufacturing facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina.  Tate is an industry-leading specialty shop fabricator and field erector of welded steel storage tanks and pressure vessels serving a host of heavy industrial clients.  More information on Tate can be found at www.tatemetalworks.com.

A few weeks ago, the Kryton team got together for a Walking Taco fundraiser. They were delicious, and with everyone's support, we raised enough funds to make a big difference! KRYTON Kares matched every dollar raised, and today we're excited to share the result—school supplies for our local Cedar Falls schools and organizations!

We're proud to support our community and help ensure that students have the tools they need for a successful school year. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated and contributed—have a great school year!

 Effective immediately, Lynn Hardin, is promoted to President, Quality Steel.  Lynn will also continue to manage the LP Gas Storage Solutions Business Unit going forward.   We want to congratulate and thank Lynn for his dedication of 23 years of service to Quality Steel and the LT Family of Companies. In his new position, Lynn will continue to report to Sean Wessel,

We also happy to announce that Lance Dalton, previously Regional Sales Manager, will succeed Lynn as our new VP, Marketing and Sales. Lance has also dedicated 23 years of service to Quality Steel and has greatly contributed to helping us grow and become the successful company we are today.

January 3, 2023              For Immediate Release

Contact: Dean Francis

Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development

LT Corporation

800-345-2495

Cleveland, MS – LT Corporation (LT Corp.) of Cleveland, Mississippi, the parent company of Quality Steel Corporation, LP Cylinder Service, Inc., and Buckeye Manufacturing Company – all industry leading manufacturers or providers of value-added services to their customers - announced the stock acquisition of Kryton Engineered Metals, Inc. (Kryton).

Kryton, founded in 1981 (originally founded as Iowa Metal Spinners and changed to Kryton in 2011) and operating with its manufacturing facility in Cedar Falls, Iowa, is an industry leader in the areas of engineered metal services and is focused on Cut it, Form it, and Fab it operations.  Kryton serves a variety of end users in multiple industries and has established itself as one of America’s most prominent producers of metal spinning products and providers of fabrication solutions.

Sean Wessel, President of LT Corp. stated, “We’re very excited to welcome Kryton and all its associates to our family of companies and look forward to working with the team there to build upon the previous success of Kryton’s engineered metal services business.  The addition of Kryton helps us to further our overall corporate objectives for growth and diversification.” 

Kevin Harberts, owner of Kryton for 42 years, commented, “After evaluating multiple potential buyers, I chose LT Corp. primarily because of a good cultural fit, but also because of the possibilities for continued growth for Kryton by adding together each organization’s expertise and core competencies.  These combined resources will make for a stronger business with the depth and capacity to be an undisputed  leader in the engineered metal services segment.  Since LT Corp. is an ESOP company, I am proud that the legacy of Kryton will include our team being able to participate in this growth as shareholders in the future.”

Wessel added, “Effective today we are announcing the promotion of Jason Mathern from Executive Vice President to President of Kryton.  We are pleased that Jason and the rest of the management team will continue to lead Kryton with the same core values and customer focus that Kevin instilled over his decades of ownership.”

About the Companies:

LT Corporation was established in 1982 and is the parent company of operating companies  recognized as leaders in high quality manufacturing or service providers in the propane solutions industry, pressure and storage vessel industry and steel fabrication.  LT Corp.’s portfolio of operating companies includes Quality Steel Corporation (with three manufacturing facilities in Mississippi, Ohio, and Utah), LP Cylinder Service, Inc. (with two service facilities in Pennsylvania), and Buckeye Fabricating Company (with one manufacturing facility in Ohio).  More information about LT Corp.’s subsidiaries can be found at www.ltcorp-inc.com (each company separately can be found at www.propanetank.com, www.lpcylinder.com , or www.buckeyefabricating.com ).

Kryton Engineered Metals, Inc. was founded in 1981 and operates from a manufacturing facility in Cedar Falls, Iowa.  Kryton is an industry leader in the fabrication of spun metal products and engineered metal working services.  More information on Kryton can be found at www.krytonmetals.com .

Propane is a safe, affordable, reliable fuel that provides energy for homes, businesses, agriculture and many other applications all over the world.

For almost 60 years, Quality Steel has manufactured ASME tanks that have helped dealers all over North America deliver propane and keep North America running!

To learn more about PROPANE, please visit https://propane.com/about-propane/

Good things happening in Fremont, Ohio! Seen here is Larry Barr, our Fremont Ohio Plant Manager and Bill Monaghan, CFO for Quality Steel presenting a check to Vanguard Sentinel Career & Technology Center.

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Quality Steel recently partnered with Mississippi's Community Action program “Rapid Rehousing for the Homeless" to collect items such as coats, blankets and other essential items which will be distributed to our homeless and families in need. Outstanding job coordinating this worthy endeavor by our local HR team (Sharon Grose - HR Manager | Payton Tindall - Plant Manager) and a big THANK YOU to all of the Quality Steel employees that donated!

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We use only industry leading hydrostatic testing equipment in addition to our proprietary, automated painting system. This ensures a high quality, lasting finish. Your worn-out DOT and ASME cylinders can be profitable assets once again.

Our lead times are the best in the industry with unmatched quality!

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