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The Moore family began in the
steel and wire industry in the
early 1960’s by owning
and operating Seymour Manufacturing
in Seymour, Iowa. With expansion
into wire panels, farm gates
and grain stirring equipment,
the company expanded further
into Farm Equipment Manufacturing
Company, which eventually became
what is now Iowa Steel and Wire.
In 1979, B. L. Moore and
his brother-in-law, Robert
Lockridge, founded Oklahoma
Steel and Wire located in
Madill, Oklahoma, with the
sole purpose of manufacturing
livestock panels. Both companies
shared in steady expansion
and soon included a comprehensive
product line to agricultural
and industrial markets. Today
these two facilities produce
in excess of 200,000 tons
of steel per year and employ
more than 400 people.
Market demand created the
need for a rod source to assure
both companies a sufficient,
reliable supply of steel rods
to meet their expanding market.
In 2004, Mid American Steel
and Wire, in Madill, Oklahoma,
was established, employing
100 additional employees. In 2010 to keep pace in an ever changing steel market, construction of amelt shop division was completed and production started.
These companies will keep Oklahoma
Steel and Iowa Steel supplied
with wire rods and allows
them to stay competitive in
the market place.
Although Bob Lockridge lost
his battle with cancer in
1982, Max Moore losing his
life in a mid-air collision
in 2000, and in early 2010 the passing of B.L. Moore the family
continues to own and direct
the daily operations of both
wire plants. The family’s
philosophy of continuous improvement
on products and service, along
with the strong commitment
to their employees and their
customers has guided Oklahoma
Steel and Wire and Iowa Steel
and Wire in becoming industry
leaders.
Take a quick glimpse into the life of our founder B.L. "GOV" Moore.
Look Back.mov
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