Company History

1958
1958

Humble Foundations

Humble Foundations
In 1958 Tell Tuffli decided to run his own Steel Business. So he left the world of sales to start his own venture.
1959
1959

Breaking Ground

Breaking Ground

A slice of open land was purchased at a time before Long Beach is what it is today.

1959

Construction Continues

Construction Continues

The bones of the first Tell Steel warehouse begin to take shape.

1959

Joined by his son Don

Joined by his son Don

Tell Steel is a family business and Tell had his son Don join him in this exciting new endeavor.

1959

Tell Steel Opens for Business

Tell Steel Opens for Business

With construction complete on the first building of the new venture, Tell Steel opens for business.

1962
1962

Early Years See Growth

Early Years See Growth

The early years see growth. The business picks up steam and eventually expands the facilities to include additional warehouses.

1964
1964

The Family Grows

The Family Grows

The company was founded on the values of hard work and friendly cooperation. Tell Steel was more than a business to its’ employees… it was a family!

1965
1965

Delivery with a Smile

Delivery with a Smile

Our early fleet may seem modest by todays standards but it served the needs of our growing customer base around southern California.

1968
1968

Bay 4 Takes Shape

Bay 4 Takes Shape

Expansion has been a constant theme at Tell Steel. Here in 1968, bay 4 takes shape.

1968

Bay 4 Siding Goes Up

Bay 4 Siding Goes Up

Now that the bones were in place, the siding for bay 4 could begin.

1991
1991

Bay 7 Construction

Bay 7 Construction

In 1991 construction started for our final bay – Bay 7. Currently Bay 7 is home to our two waterjet machines.

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