50 YEARS OF STEEL SHAPING , 50 YEARS OF COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT
Joe Kubes oin the Steel Plus Network in celebrating Kubes Steel ’ s 50th anniversary this year !
If you ’ ve watched the new
Netflix series The Diplomat , then you already know the quality of work that comes from Kubes Steel . In the show , you see a US embassy , but behind the scenes , Joe Kubes and his team at Kubes Steel cut , rolled , and premanufactured the shade sail supports that cover the entire façade of the building . After preparing over 190,000 curved components and sending them to London , the team at Kubes Steel got to see their hard work on the world ’ s largest streaming service .
Reaching a major milestone , the prominent steel fabrication company is celebrating 50 years of business this year . With the celebration comes a bit of reminiscing on how it all got started . When Joe Kubes was in high school , he began working with his father — a talented artisanal steel manufacturer — and after a while , the contracts grew , supporting the duo as full-time employees . When Joe took over the business , Kubes Steel was working with local steel mills as an industrial fabricator supplier . Joe knew that it was time and set his sights on something bigger , shifting business priorities to bringing his own vision to life .
Investing in steel rolling and bending machines changed the trajectory of the entire organization . Instead of working with other suppliers to bend and roll steel , Joe fast-tracked delivery timelines , expanded his offerings , and entered a new era of business ownership . Now , 50 years later , Kubes Steel is Canada ’ s largest steel bender . Equipped with induction bending equipment and one of the largest break presses in the area , Kubes Steel manufactures rollercoasters , bridge components , and even the arm structures for Disney World ’ s Harmonious Spectacular at Epcot .
Because Kubes Steel serves a wide range of industries , they are insulated and largely protected from adverse economic events or industry-wide downturns . Being adaptable , embracing new challenges , and anticipating market trends have been critical to the organization ’ s success from the very start , and they still serve it well today . With over 80 employees , Kubes Steel is so much more than “ just a fabricator .” It is an economic catalyst in Canada and helps support 80 households through long-lasting employment opportunities and reliable job growth .
We started the Steel Plus Network to highlight the incredible work of steel manufacturers around the world , and we are so thrilled that we get to work with Kubes Steel and help them celebrate their 50th anniversary . Joe Kubes has never been one for fancy celebrations or intricate showcases , but both his business and his leadership deserve recognition . Taking risks , stepping outside your comfort zone , and pushing your own capabilities will serve you well . And , if you ’ re anything like Joe Kubes , it will serve other members of your community well , too .
The Steel Plus Network wants to give a big “ Congratulations !” to the entire team at Kubes Steel . We look forward to watching all the amazing things that the next 50 years bring ! +
Photo credit goes to Walters Group for the construction of the Canadian Human Rights Museum Kubes Steel provided all the curved support steel structure .
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