About Us
50 Years of Excellence

About Us

Continental Alloys & Services' mission is to be the global leader in materials management for the energy-services industry. Learn more about our company.

Our Heritage

Built on Trust & Expertise

A Legacy of Excellence

Continental Alloys & Services supplies premium-quality steel products for the energy sector around the world. Continental is the premier source for pipe, bar, tube, OCTG, tools, fittings or custom manufacturing. With strategically located facilities, Continental’s presence in major energy regions means fast, reliable access to the world’s best steel — anywhere, anytime, time after time.

And when you need more from your steel supplier, Continental is there, with services including threading, cutting, machining, heat-treating and inventory management. Our metallurgical expertise and quality control processes are second to none.

We believe the more you know, the more you’ll appreciate the Continental Alloys & Services advantage.

  • Proven track record across 50+ years
  • Global network with local expertise
  • Industry-leading safety standards
  • Continuous innovation and investment
  • Customer-first approach
A Legacy of Excellence
Our History

Mission, Vision & Values

Continental's expertise and capacity span the globe, but our people continue to deliver trustworthy service the way they have for four decades.

In the mid-1970s, North America was moving to reduce its dependence on imported oil. Paul Benditz, an Ohio-born salesman, had been transferred to Texas by his company in 1970. Paul saw the need for a reliable, service-oriented supplier of high-quality steel to support the growth of the domestic oil and gas industry.

He started Continental Casing in 1976, selling OCTG out of a small office close to downtown Houston. At the beginning, Paul didn't have the money to buy inventory. Instead, he used his people skills to build trusting relationships with suppliers. This relationship-building set the tone for how Continental does business today.

Continental soon moved to larger headquarters. After Paul's sons Dan and Dale joined the company in the mid-1980s, it diversified into mechanical tubing and solid bar product lines, and added manufacturing capabilities.

The company thrived even when the energy industry did not. Through mergers, partnerships and expansion, Continental reached out into Canada, Mexico, the U.K., Malaysia, Singapore and Dubai.

Today, Continental Alloys & Services is a subsidiary of Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., a Fortune 500 company with access to a vast network of the world’s best steel resources. Our journey has taken us from Texas to the world, but hasn’t changed our philosophy. We are a family-oriented team of uncompromising professionals who take pride in reliability, quality, service and value, and in creating a great workplace for our employees.

Paul Benditz Starts Continental Casing
1976

Paul Benditz Starts Continental Casing

Operating out of a small office in Houston, Continental specializes in OCTG, building trusting relationships with suppliers and clients.

Continental Diversifies Its Product Lines
1987

Continental Diversifies Its Product Lines

Paul Benditz's sons, Dan and Dale, join Continental. Now in larger headquarters, the company adds mechanical tubing and solid bar product lines.

Continental: The Next Generation
1993

Continental: The Next Generation

The Benditz sons step up to take over the reins of Continental. The company continues to grow, despite the ups and downs of the energy industry.

Intercontinental Expansion
1994

Intercontinental Expansion

Recognizing the need for its services in the North Sea oilfields, Continental opens operations in the United Kingdom.

Reaching into Canada
1997

Reaching into Canada

Continental opens offices and operations in Calgary, Alberta — the hub of the Canadian oil and gas industry.

Engineering Further Growth
2000

Engineering Further Growth

Continental acquires Asco Engineering of Liverpool, U.K., and moves into the manufacturing services field. The U.K. becomes Continental's premier manufacturing center.

Serving the Gulf Coast
2003

Serving the Gulf Coast

Continental opens a facility in Lafayette, Louisiana. Along with its operations in Brownsville, Texas, and Mobile, Alabama, this gives the company strategic locations to serve the oil industry in the Gulf of Mexico.

Expanding into Asia
2007

Expanding into Asia

Now known as Continental Alloys & Services, the company expands into Singapore with the acquisition of AOM, serving the oil industry in Southeast Asia. A Malaysian facility is added a year later.

Extending Internationally
2009

Extending Internationally

Continental opens a sales office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates — at the heart of the Persian Gulf petroleum industry.

Continental and Reliance Join Forces
2011

Continental and Reliance Join Forces

Continental Alloys & Services becomes part of the Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. family of companies. A Fortune 500 company traded on the NYSE, Reliance has more than 220 locations worldwide and a history dating back to 1939.

Continental Opens New Facilities
2013

Continental Opens New Facilities

Continental Singapore and Continental Louisiana both receive new, expanded facilities to enhance our services to the Asia Pacific and Gulf Coast regions.

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