1962
Factory Opened as Firestone Steel Products

1971
Factory Expansion to Support Beverage Container Launch

1982
Spartanburg Steel Products Established

1998
Second Facility Opens on Campus

2001
Factory Expansion to Support John Deere Launch

2006
Factory Expansion to Support BMW Launch- Expanding Square Footage to 560,000 sq. ft.

2020
Beginning of SSP 2.0 Initiative

SSP 2.0 represents our vision of becoming a world class organization utilizing advance manufacturing, lean concepts, and best in class systems. We have an engaged and accountable workforce, a winning culture, clear measurable goals, and focused strategies to enhance employee, investor, and customer results. Our best in class quality, delivery, and operational performance is achieved through our world class manufacturing system focused on data driven metrics, a problem-solving culture, and leader accountability.

Key Elements of SSP 2.0

Our people are committed to making the highest quality products·
Our factory is safe, clean, and organized
We treat everyone with dignity and respect
We attract excellent people by empowering them to make a difference
We reward great performance through employee development & promotion
Our culture is engaged with open, honest, 2-way communication
Our leaders are hands on, collaborative, and accountable
We execute flawless launches through discipline to our process