Worth Steel & Machinery, inc.
About Us
Worth Steel is a steel wire and cold drawn bar manufacturing company headquartered in Alsip, Illinois, a southern suburb of Chicago. Since its founding in 1979 by William “Bill” Bender, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality steel products and dependable service to customers across the industry. Backed by a leadership team with more than 100 years of combined experience in steel wire and cold drawn bar manufacturing, Worth Steel remains committed to operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. The company’s core values are reflected in its dedication to quality, reliability, and long-term customer relationships. Worth Steel’s quality policy focuses on consistently delivering superior products and services, maintaining on-time performance, and continuously improving its quality management systems to meet evolving industry standards and customer expectations.
Our Products
A1064 Wire
Manufactured in accordance with ASTM A1064 standards, our A1064 Basic Wire is engineered for dependable performance in precast and general construction applications. Offered in the full range of sizes listed in ASTM A1064 Table 1, it provides consistent quality and compliance for reinforcement, mesh production, and structural applications.
Deformed Wire
Manufactured in compliance with ASTM A1064 standards, our Negative Deformed Basic Wire is designed for superior bond strength and mechanical anchorage in precast and cast in-place concrete applications. Engineered with reversed deformation patterns to optimize grip and stress distribution, it's a preferred reinforcement choice for structural elements requiring enhanced load transfer and crack resistance.
Grade 80 Wire
Our Grade 80 Wire is manufactured to ASTM A1064 standards and engineered for high strength concrete reinforcement applications. With a minimum yield strength of 80,000 psi, this premium-grade wire enables the use of smaller diameters while still achieving the required mechanical performance — a smart choice for projects focused on efficiency, weight reduction, and design flexibility.
Basic Wire
Our Brite Basic Wire is manufactured to meet the requirements of ASTM A510, providing a high-quality, low-carbon steel wire suitable for a wide range of industrial and manufacturing applications. Known for its clean, uncoated “bright” finish and excellent forming characteristics, this wire is ideal for further processing, drawing, or fabrication where surface quality and dimensional consistency matter.
Galvanized Wire
Our Galvanized Basic Wire is produced in accordance with ASTM A641, ensuring consistent zinc coating and dependable corrosion resistance. Designed for strength and longevity, this wire is ideal for both structural and non-structural applications where exposure to moisture or outdoor elements is a concern. Used across custom wire products, fencing, agriculture, and construction sectors, Galvanized Basic Wire delivers durability, flexibility, and long-lasting performance in corrosive environments.
A36 Wire / Rod
Our A36 Pencil Wire/Rod is produced in accordance with ASTM A36/A36M, the industry standard for carbon structural steel. This wire rod offers excellent weldability, reliable mechanical strength, and versatility across a range of construction and fabrication needs. Stocked in convenient 2,000 lbs bundles, A36 Pencil Wire/Rod is available in diameters from 0.187" to 0.500", making it a dependable choice for structural tie applications, precast embedment, and general fabrication.
A1554 Wire / Rod
F1554 Wire/Rod is manufactured to meet the ASTM F1554 specification for anchor bolts with yield strengths of 36, 55, and 105 ksi. This wire/rod is engineered for use in construction applications that demand reliable anchoring to concrete, including building columns, precast connections, highway signs, light poles, and traffic supports.
Straight & Cut Wire
Our Straight and Cut Wire is manufactured to ASTM A510 standards and precision-cut to meet customer-specific length and packaging requirements. Produced from low-carbon steel rod, this wire is cold-drawn and straightened for clean, consistent results — ideal for automated fabrication, forming, or welding operations. We offer custom processing capabilities with diameters ranging from **0.031" to 1.000"** and cut lengths from **1 inch to 24 feet**, giving you complete flexibility for your application. Each order is tailored to your specifications for material grade, tensile range, finish, and bundling. Used in custom wire fabrication, precast concrete, packaging, and light manufacturing, this wire delivers flexibility and reliability in every bundle.
Cold Drawn Bar
Cold drawn bar is the most common type of cold finished steel used in manufacturing. To make cold drawn bar, hot rolled material is pulled (drawn) through a carbide die at room temperature (i.e. cold-drawn). The hot roll bar is larger than what the finished bar is after the cold draw process. Cold drawn bar is most commonly used in automotive and machining applications.
Our History
Worth Steel was founded in 1979 by William “Bill” Bender in Alsip, Illinois. What began as a small operation in Bill’s Worth home steadily grew through hard work, industry expertise, and a commitment to customer service. Over the years, the company expanded from its modest beginnings into a modern 75,000-square-foot manufacturing and warehouse facility, supporting increased production capabilities and broader customer demand. Today, Worth Steel continues to serve the steel industry as a trusted manufacturer of steel wire and cold drawn bar products, recognized for its experience, product quality, and commitment to dependable service.