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Who Is Ryerson Advanced Processing?

Ryerson Advanced Processing is Ryerson’s contract manufacturing division, built to manage complex metal manufacturing programs from early engineering through full production.
We combine Ryerson’s 70,000+ SKUs of metal inventory and unmatched supply reliability with dedicated, multi-process manufacturing facilities across North America. Instead of coordinating multiple vendors, manufacturers work with one integrated partner for metal fabrication and supply chain execution.
Every program at Ryerson is engineer-led. Our teams design the most efficient manufacturing approach, select the best-fit facility closest to demand, and scale repeatable, production-ready solutions. The result is faster program launches, fewer handoffs, and consistent quality from first article through full production.
Whether you’re managing a complex assembly, facing a tight timeline, or scaling a program across regions, Ryerson delivers the expertise, capacity, and reliability to make it happen.

Why Choose Ryerson Advanced Processing?

Ryerson Advanced Processing is built for manufacturers managing complex metal programs under tight timelines, labor constraints, and strict quality requirements. We support customers whose needs extend beyond standard distribution—delivering precision processing, scalable production, and supply chain execution across multiple locations through one accountable partner.

Rapid, Scalable Capacity When Demand Spikes

Engineer-led programs absorb overflow, eliminate backlogs, and scale production up or down across North America—protecting schedules when labor or capacity is constrained.
Rapid, Scalable Capacity When Demand Spikes

One Accountable Partner With Full In-House Capability

From raw material through finished part delivery, we replace vendor sprawl with a single manufacturing partner—cutting, forming, machining, welding, finishing, and painting from one resource.
One Accountable Partner With Full In-House Capability

Predictable Cost, Lead Time, And Quality - No Surprises

Real-time inventory visibility, disciplined program management, and early issue ownership deliver accurate quotes, consistent lead times, and parts that arrive within spec.
Predictable Cost, Lead Time, And Quality - No Surprises

Supply Chain Engineering That Future-Proofs Sourcing

Custom supply chain solutions reduce risk, stabilize operations, and support long-term growth across multiple locations.
Supply Chain Engineering That Future-Proofs Sourcing

Our Leadership

Brian Seeley
Brian Seeley
President, Ryerson Advanced Processing
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James Porter
James Porter
General Manager, West Region
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Jeff Pitzenberger
Jeff Pitzenberger
General Manager, Central Region
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Thomas Slappey
Thomas Slappey
General Manager, South Region
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Contact Us

Ryerson
227 W. Monroe St.
Chicago, IL
United States
Phone: 312-292-5000
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Customer Testimonials

Some of the largest manufacturers across the globe use Ryerson for their metal fabrication and contract manufacturing needs.
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Peter M. Nau Sr., President, Hammond Machine
Hammond Machine Works has partnered with Ryerson for decades. Although our processes have evolved in line with continual investment in capital assets, Ryerson has been instrumental in providing Hammond Machine Works with high-quality fabricated parts on a consistent, reliable basis. The attentiveness and determination shown by Ryerson staff have been greatly appreciated and proven beneficial to our operations. For metal materials requirements, as well as first-op fabrication needs, Hammond Machine Works strongly recommends partnering with Ryerson.
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