About Us
I have over 40 years of experience in the steel industry in this market. I have worked in steel distribution, steel fabrication and steel construction.
Approximately four years ago, I started Suncreek Trading LLC. and would like the opportunity to earn your business. My goal is to build long term mutually beneficial relationships with my clients & vendors based on honesty and integrity.
I have partners that I work with to bring the skills needed to complete your projects. Due to my tenure & long term relationships within the steel industry, I have deep resources for structural steel shapes, metal building components, fabrication, logistics and steel erection. My partners and I have a unique agreement that allows us to work together on projects and keep our overhead low.
How We Got Started
In 2013, I intended to take a break from the Steel industry and accepted a job closer to home. Shortly thereafter, my loyal customer base began to call me and ask if I would supply material and / or do some consulting on their projects. One thing lead to another and Suncreek Trading was formed.
During this short break, it was affirmed to me that working with my Customers and in the Steel Industry is my passion and my calling.
The products and services we offer
Recommendations Received (7)
"Suncreek provided the steel and fabrication for our Solports 2.0 Prototype. On time, perfectly..."
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"Suncreek provided the steel and fabrication for our Solports 2.0 Prototype. On time, perfectly fabricated and worth every penny! I'll be back for more!"
"Craig is our steel and specialty steel components supplier to E-Distribution. He does a great job..."
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"Craig is our steel and specialty steel components supplier to E-Distribution. He does a great job of checking to make sure what is purchased is correct dimensions and will fit which helps tremendously. He is competitively priced and has many vendors to source from to give you options."
Products & Services
* Steel Distribution & Fabrication
* Metal Buildings
* Carbon & Stainless handrail.
* Concrete embeds
* Misc. Metal Fabrication
* Steel ...
Suncreek Trading LLC offers commercial & industrial construction services such as steel supply, stainless steel handrails as well as metal building...
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Recommendations Given (9)
"I have furnished Structural & Misc. Steel & Pre-Enginerred Metal Buildings for Caliber..."
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"I have furnished Structural & Misc. Steel & Pre-Enginerred Metal Buildings for Caliber Commercial. Top down - these guys are great to work with. Brian & Clay bring a "can do" attitude and treat Sub-Contractors like team members with dignity & respect.
If you are a Team Player that does quality work, these are the guys you want to work with. I am always happy to get an invitation to work with Caliber. "
"I have known Janice for years and always found her great to work with. She is a professional..."
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"I have known Janice for years and always found her great to work with. She is a professional and she gets things done. Great Partner / Supplier."
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I tend to stay away from Residential projects because of several factors. Please understand these are general statements and not intended to be a one size fits all answer.
For me, it takes a certain amount of time to estimate, project manage and mobilize regardless of if the project is...
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I tend to stay away from Residential projects because of several factors. Please understand these are general statements and not intended to be a one size fits all answer.
For me, it takes a certain amount of time to estimate, project manage and mobilize regardless of if the project is residential or a commercial / industrial. The Commercial / Industrial work tends to be larger scale and thus a better opportunity for my company. As someone else said, Commercial is a different animal all together when compared to Residential.
The scope of a Commercial project is typically much more detailed with drawings, specifications, project schedule, interaction with a General Contractor / Owner(s) and require more Insurance etc.
There are pros and cons to each Category of work. Typically, you would need to be better funded to do Commercial / Industrial work. You may work all month, submit a draw/ pay application on the 25th of the month and wait 30 days for the Contractor / Owner to fund the project. Often, you need to pay suppliers and labor before you get paid. Suppliers and Labor don't like to hear that you have not been paid yet & therefore you cannot pay them.
Regardless of your choice to work on Commercial or Residential, doing several things well can separate you from the Competition. Be responsive, treat others with dignity & respect, do what you say you will do, own your mistakes, fix your mistakes, be solutions oriented and last but not least provide Value & Quality goods and services.
Typically my appointments are preset to a specific time and scheduled for a start time I know can make. There are occasions when I cannot commit to a specific time due to having multiple stops that day. When that occurs, I give the customer an estimated time (usually with fluff) and offer to...
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Typically my appointments are preset to a specific time and scheduled for a start time I know can make. There are occasions when I cannot commit to a specific time due to having multiple stops that day. When that occurs, I give the customer an estimated time (usually with fluff) and offer to call them when I am 30-45 minutes away. That seems to work for most people.
Also, it is recommended that you know your customer. Is he / she okay with a window OR do they need you to be there at a specific time? Meeting Customer expectations is key!
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Suncreek Trading LLC is a steel supplier serving clients in the Commercial & Industrial segments. WE can furnish structural steel shapes, fabricated structural & misc. steel, metal buildings, metal building components, carbon & stainless handrail, bar joist, joist girders & metal...
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Great idea.
Suncreek Trading LLC is a steel supplier serving clients in the Commercial & Industrial segments. WE can furnish structural steel shapes, fabricated structural & misc. steel, metal buildings, metal building components, carbon & stainless handrail, bar joist, joist girders & metal deck, expanded metal, concrete embeds and anchor bolts.
We are a Builder for Mid-West Steel Buildings of Houston, TX. WE can help design and provide Architectural and 3D Drawings for concept illustration.
In my career, I have worked for Steel Service Centers, Steel Fabricators & Steel Construction Companies. All that experience has put me in a unique position with my clients. I understand & have experience with steel, drawings, fabrication and construction and can be a solid resource for me clients.
My ideal customer is one that we can form an strong and ongoing relationship based on honesty and integrity. WE work together as a team. When there are challenges, we work together and solve that challenge.
Please feel free to check out our web site at: https://suncreektrading.com/
We are your reliable steel distributor!
My understanding is that 4130 is weldable but recommnend you research best practices for welding. I do know 4130 is a low carbon alloy and should weld like other mild steel.
As for prep.... The better the copped joint fits the better the weld. IF the gap is huge perhaps more time should be...
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My understanding is that 4130 is weldable but recommnend you research best practices for welding. I do know 4130 is a low carbon alloy and should weld like other mild steel.
As for prep.... The better the copped joint fits the better the weld. IF the gap is huge perhaps more time should be spend on the fitting part of the project. That said, it is common for an experienced welder to use a filler rod (1/4" dia. or so) to offset gaps.
I hope this information is helpful. Here is a link to Welding 4130 I found with a google search.
http://www.harrisproductsgroup...
There are some really good comments in this thread. I am on the same page as many of you & believe in the golden rule. In my business, I model that idea and try to treat people like I want to be treated. My intent is to grow business by building relationships based on mutual respect. As a...
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There are some really good comments in this thread. I am on the same page as many of you & believe in the golden rule. In my business, I model that idea and try to treat people like I want to be treated. My intent is to grow business by building relationships based on mutual respect. As a result, a lot of my business has come from referrals.
My challenge with recommending other people is that I have to know them and have confidence in their ability to follow up & follow through. I feel like how the referral performs is a reflection of me and when the referral fails, I take it personal.
Anybody else struggle when the referral you made fails?
Busy may or may not be a good thing. We are all busy but are we productive? At my age, I want to be working smarter not harder. My processes should be evaluated periodically to see if I can make it better & more productive.
I learned from a Mentor that if the process is good then it will be...
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Busy may or may not be a good thing. We are all busy but are we productive? At my age, I want to be working smarter not harder. My processes should be evaluated periodically to see if I can make it better & more productive.
I learned from a Mentor that if the process is good then it will be scalable. For me, I had rather be productive & efficient and not just busy
I would think the Pool Builders start gearing up in the Spring but really do not have any experiance to lend on this one. Steel Construction is similar, we start gearing up in Feb and run hard until November it seems.
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I would think the Pool Builders start gearing up in the Spring but really do not have any experiance to lend on this one. Steel Construction is similar, we start gearing up in Feb and run hard until November it seems.
Yes, we are so blessed with good clients and partners to work with. I always provide a token of appreciation to clients and partners alike. In addition, I donate to a Church or other organization that has been vetted.
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Yes, we are so blessed with good clients and partners to work with. I always provide a token of appreciation to clients and partners alike. In addition, I donate to a Church or other organization that has been vetted.
I have paid for advertising on FaceBook. The paid advertising was reasonably priced and it certainly increased traffic on my company facebook page. As for generating additional business / revenue, I have not realized anything from this advertising.
For me, I will probably look for something...
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I have paid for advertising on FaceBook. The paid advertising was reasonably priced and it certainly increased traffic on my company facebook page. As for generating additional business / revenue, I have not realized anything from this advertising.
For me, I will probably look for something that provides better results. I hope that this response is beneficial.
