ABOUT US
Spartanburg Steel Products is a leader in the development and manufacturing of a wide range of stampings and complex assemblies, with 60+ years of operations across 2 buildings totaling 575,000 sq. ft. We are proudly IATF 16949, ISO 14001 , ISO/IEC 27001, and TISAX certified—reflecting our commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, and information security.
OUR HISTORY
Factory Opened as Firestone Steel Products
The foundation of our manufacturing excellence was laid when our facility first opened its doors.
Factory Expansion to Support Beverage Container Launch
Expanded our operations to meet the growing demand for beverage container manufacturing.
Spartanburg Steel Products Established
Officially became Spartanburg Steel Products, marking a new chapter in our company's history.
Second Facility Opens on Campus
Doubled our manufacturing capacity with the opening of our second facility on the same campus.
Factory Expansion to Support John Deere Launch
Expanded operations to support major agricultural equipment manufacturer partnerships.
Factory Expansion to Support BMW Launch
Significant expansion to 560,000 sq. ft. to support premium automotive manufacturing partnerships.
Beginning of SSP 2.0 Initiative
Launched our transformative initiative to become a world-class organization utilizing advanced manufacturing and lean concepts.
Executive Team
Mark Whitten
President and CEO
Passionate, results-driven senior business leader with more than 25 years of Tier 1 experience in operations, tooling, engineering and program management.
Jason Cheshire
CFO
Experienced financial leader with 14 years of Tier 1 experience in strategic planning, financial planning, treasury, information technology, supply chain and acquisitions.
Brandon Burrell
Vice President of Operations
Strategic, results-driven leader with more than 25 years of technical and operational expertise in manufacturing, process improvement, and cross-functional team leadership.
Matt Foster
Director of Sales
Seasoned sales leader with over 17 years at SSP, bringing deep technical expertise with a BS in Applied Physics and extensive experience across quality management and program management roles.
A Portfolio Company of The Reserve Group
The Reserve Group, established in 1995, is a third-generation family business focused on oversight of the affiliated portfolio group of middle market manufacturing, real estate, and technology companies. Businesses are acquired with a long-term vision in mind; many companies have been held for 25+ years. There are currently 8 companies in the portfolio.
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