From waterjet beginnings to a steel powerhouse
When Utah Steel opened its doors in 2006, the company was a small waterjet shop in Cedar City, Utah, cutting stone and tile for local projects.
Demand was steady, but the market began to shift. Customers wanted more than decorative medallions and custom stonework — they needed steel. Utah Steel evolved from waterjet cutting to sheet-metal processing, press brake operations, and eventually laser cutting. The company invested in a 4 kW CO₂ laser and later moved into heavier structural work, including large-format beams and panels for demanding projects. As jobs became more complex and throughput expectations increased, the old workflow became a bottleneck. Large-format steel work, faster delivery expectations, and the need for cleaner output pushed Utah Steel to look for a more capable production platform.
“At that point there was nothing we could run on our old system. It really helped us grow.” Fred, Utah Steel
