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2021 Brew Ha Ha!

2021 Brew Ha Ha!

PVS Structures is proud to be a part of Habitat for Humanity -Brew Ha Ha 2021. This years event was held at Sterling Ridge, close to several buildings that contain PVS steel. PVS Structures brews several kinds of beer as a team building project. This year included a...

NPS Celebrates 35 and 40 Years of Service!

NPS Celebrates 35 and 40 Years of Service!

Congratulations to Doug Brennan for his 35 years of Service at NPS Metals a division of Owen Industries.  Doug is currently the Quality Manger for both NPS Metals and NPF Finishing.  He started his career running various machines from Press Brake, Flame Cutter, to...

PVS Structures and Union Bank

PVS Structures and Union Bank

PVS Structures is working on the Union Bank and Trust New Office Building that’s roughly 645 tons of fabricated steel.

More Steel at the Zoo

More Steel at the Zoo

After having completed the Stingray addition to the zoo, the Aviary needed re-work

NPS and the American Heart Association

NPS and the American Heart Association

NPS Metals is excited to support the American Heart Association Heartwalk! We walk to raise funds for science that help us live longer, be healthier and make more moments possible, helping to prevent heart disease and stroke.  We are thankful to participate in this...

Luminarium Update

Luminarium Update

The Luminarium is being showcased as an anchor point to the newly developing area with green spaces to bring the whole family.

25 Years!!

25 Years!!

Congratulations to Tony Aniello for 25 years of service at Owen Industries. Tony is currently the Production Manager for PVS Structures. His career started as a Connection Design Engineer. He moved into Project Management after two years where he managed Project...

Youth of the Year!

Youth of the Year!

Owen Industries is pleased to be a part of the Boys & Girls Club of Sioux City! We are happy to help sponsor this year “Youth of the Year”.

Dobson Drive

Dobson Drive

Owen Industries has officially renamed the road in front of PVS Metals (Carter Lake, IA) “Dobson Drive”.

PVS Metals New Hexagon Absolute Arm

Owen Industries latest addition in quality equipment is the new Hexagon Absolute Arm. This 7-axis probe and scanner combo supports quick scans as well as Part=Cad pulled data point using solid models and comparing nominal to actual data in real time.  The PCDMIS...

Owen Sea Lion Shores

Owen Sea Lion Shores

Owen Industries is excited to be a part of the Henry Doorly Zoo’s new state of-of-the-art exhibit, Owen Sea Lion Shores!

Owen Industries Welcomes Andrew!

Owen Industries Welcomes Andrew!

Let me tell you a story about a recent college graduate that applied for the job that did not exist. He is unassuming, yet resolute.

Owen Industries and COVID-19

Owen Industries and COVID-19

Owen Industries is making every effort to keep our employees, vendors and customers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic

PVS Structures Raccoon River Bridge

We’re fabricating eight 75-0 beam spans for Iowa Interstate Railroad that are being installed over the Raccoon River just West of Des Moines, IA.

PVS Featured In MSC

PVS Featured In MSC

PVS Structures is excited to share that our work is featured on the March 2020 cover of AISC’s Modern Steel Construction magazine

Owen Industries and Iowa Western

Owen Industries and Iowa Western

A strong partnership exist between Owen industries and Iowa Western Community College. The combination of RTI-related training instruction and OJT-on the job training has produced a successful Paxton Vierling Steel Structures-Welder Apprenticeship Program, certified by the USDOL-United States department of labor.

PVS Structures at the Zoo!

PVS Structures at the Zoo!

PVS Structures is assisting in building the new stingray complex at the Henry Doorly Zoo. The project will be completed in three phases. Though the project is only about 120 tons of steel, it is architecturally challenging as the building itself is in a curved shape...

PVS Structures In The News……

PVS Structures Chief Engineer, Mark Holland, PE., has a delightful and humorous article featured in the November 2019 AISC magazine Steelwise. Check out his insightful and constructive thoughts on page 16 in the link below;...

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to our Senior Vice President of Sales and General Manager of PVS Metals, Keith Siebels! Enjoy your day!

PVS Soccer Team

PVS Soccer Team

Did you know that PVS has its own Soccer team made up of PVS employees?

PVS Structures Hosts RediCor Breakfast

PVS Structures Hosts RediCor Breakfast

PVS would like to thank our customers and partners who attended our breakfast seminar. This year we partnered with Paul Johnson, PhD, PE, Design Build Supervisor at the Nucor Detailing Center

Owen Industries Supports The Future of Welding

Owen Industries Supports The Future of Welding

Owen Industries President Tyler Owen was one of 40 donors who raised the money to fund the expansion of the welding fabrication program at Westside.
“This is less of a donation as it is an investment. We already have some of these kids that graduated working in our shop,” Owen said.

#MIKESTRONG

#MIKESTRONG

Owen Industries has been a family owned company for the better part of a century, and that culture of togetherness is lived by its employees.

PVS Metals 3D Printing

PVS Metals 3D Printing

Cincinnati Incorporated (CI) selected PVS Metals as a host facility to demonstrate their Small Area Additive Manufacturing (SAAM) 3D printer.

Huskers WIN!

Huskers WIN!

PVS welcomed the Nebraska Cornhuskers onto the field at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 14th when they played Northern Illinois. Dan Cimino won the opportunity to be on the field with the players as they entered.A raffle was held for this amazing...

PVS and the Capitol District

PVS and the Capitol District

PVS Structures is excited to be a part in the creation of the new Capitol District in downtown Omaha. This structure is currently slated as a multi-use addition to the Capitol District. Though not yet complete, the addition will provide more restaurants or retail...

PVS and Brew Haha

PVS and Brew Haha

Are you ready for Brew Haha? Our crew has been busy making you some amazing beer for this upcoming event.

PVS Structures Helps to Hit Milestone

PVS Structures Helps to Hit Milestone

Georgia Power Company reached a major milestone for the Vogtle 3 & 4 nuclear project with the placement of the middle containment vessel ring for Unit 4. Weighing more than a jumbo jet, the 2.4 million-pound, 51-foot tall containment vessel houses the reactor vessel.

Changes For PVS Structures

Changes For PVS Structures

Exciting changes are occurring at PVS Structures. These moves will make our company stronger and better poised for growth, ultimately providing more value to our customers.

Robotics Class Visits PVS

Robotics Class Visits PVS

St. Margaret Mary's Robotics Class, made up of forty 4th through 8th graders, toured PVS to see how robotics are used in the steel industry.  Students viewed the PVS Structures cutting edge robotic technology in action. The students also toured the PVS...

The Pancake Man visits PVS!

The Pancake Man visits PVS!

The Pancake Man came to PVS on Tuesday. Staff worked to ‘catch’ their breakfast, flying flapjacks were enjoyed by all!

MVS Metals Celebrates St. Patty’s 2019

MVS Metals Celebrates St. Patty’s 2019

Ten years ago, The Sioux City St. Patrick’s Day Parade was created by a group of local Irish Siouxlanders who wanted a fun way to bring the community together, and it’s been going strong ever since.

NPS Retirement

NPS Retirement

Mike Flach will be retiring from Northern Plains Steel on Thursday, March 14th after 33 ½ years of service.

2019 2nd Annual MVS Chili Contest

2019 2nd Annual MVS Chili Contest

Tuesday, February 26th hosted the 2nd Annual Chili Feed at MVS Metals. Staff enjoyed the chili feed and voted for the best chili!

PVS Chili Cookoff 2019!

PVS Chili Cookoff 2019!

February brought the 2nd Annual Chili Cook-off to PVS. Our staff was prepared for the fierce competition and ready to claim the title of best chili!

PVS Structures Promotion

PVS Structures Promotion

Dewayne Bright started at the PVS Service Center in 1999, loading trucks on the night shift. Dewayne was recently promoted and is now the West Bay Forman for PVS-Structures.

PVS 2018 Horseshoe Tournament!

PVS 2018 Horseshoe Tournament!

PVS held its annual horseshoe tournament the first two weeks of October. Thirty-two employees signed up. The competition was fierce, and everyone had fun.

Blackstone Corner

In 1915, the corners of 36th & Farnam streets in Omaha, which is part of the “Blackstone District” looked drastically different. In fact, this area was once considered West Omaha, which would make most present-day Omaha residents laugh out loud

Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

We are excited to announce the release of the official history book of OII and P&V. This book has been decades in the making, beginning with a rough draft commissioned by Ed Owen in the 80s, and ending with its publication by our friends at Legacy Preservation this summer.

Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way!

Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way!

PVS Structures has led the steel fabrication industry since 1885. We are growing and adding new equipment that save you money and time! Introducing the Gemini-Ficep HD 36 Plate Processor.

PVS Structures Fabricates and Delivers!

PVS Structures Fabricates and Delivers!

PVS Structures successfully fabricates and delivers 94’ TPG and two 59’ Wide Flange Beam Spans to a close-fitting project site for our Class 1 partner in Omaha.

PVS Around the World

PVS Around the World

PVS around the world. On my recent trip to Scotland I visited the Ancient and Royal St Andrews Golf Club.

PVS Structures Aids in Upgrade of VA Hospital

PVS Structures Aids in Upgrade of VA Hospital

PVS Structures is honored to be a part of a much needed upgrade of the current VA Hospital here in Omaha. We look forward to working with McCarthy and Heritage on this incredible project.

PVS Metals Job Fair

PVS Metals Job Fair

On Saturday, April 14, 2018 PVS-Metals hosted a Job Fair for the 20+ positions that are currently open including a new 3rd Shift. The turnout was a success with 39 individuals attending.

MVS Showing Its Green!

MVS Showing Its Green!

This past Saturday marked the 10th annual Sioux City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade! The weather cooperated, and the turnout was amazing, with over 6,000 people lining the 10-block route in downtown Sioux City. This was the first year for MVS Metals participation, and the results were nothing short of spectacular!

NPS Hosts Minn-Dak Tour

NPS Hosts Minn-Dak Tour

On February 20th 2018, Northern Plains Finishing hosted the Minn-Dak Manufactures Association for a luncheon and meet and greet.

PVS Structures Responds to Urgent Need

PVS Structures Responds to Urgent Need

Union Pacific contacted PVS Structures after a pier was damaged by a barge on the Mississippi River, in St. Paul, MN. Upon collaboration, an accelerated steel design and fabrication plan was developed.

Owen Industries Celebrates Retirement of Rick Brendel

Owen Industries Celebrates Retirement of Rick Brendel

Rick Brendel started with PVS in May 1985. Rick started in the Accounting department and has been with the company for 32 years. His job title started out as Account Manager, and promoted to Controller.
We interviewed Rick on his experiences with PVS.

PVS Structures Welcomes New Welding Apprentices

PVS Structures Welcomes New Welding Apprentices

PVS Structures welcomed four new welding apprentices in October. This is the second year of the welder apprenticeship program. The program consists of on-the-job training as well as worksite classroom training

In The AISC News….A New Director

In The AISC News….A New Director

In addition, the board welcomes a new director, Tyler R. Owen, general manager of Paxton & Vierling Steel, Structures Division, and president of Owen Industries Inc., Carter Lake, Iowa. All were elected to serve two-year terms at AISC’s annual meeting in September in Chicago.

PVS Nuclear Team

PVS Nuclear Team

PVS nuclear team celebrating the delivery of the last C8 trunk on Oct 17th.

More Slagger news……

More Slagger news……

Owen Industries is excited to be a partner with Kemper for European distribution and production of the Slagger table. Shown at the Kemper booth during the Schweissen-Schneiden show in Dusseldorf, Germany is a small, single blade unit — many thanks to all of you who inquired about the system.

Topping Out!

Topping Out!

The HDR Topping out ceremony was earlier this week, with the final beam erecting yesterday

Touting Tubes and Taking Terms – Tube Steel

Touting Tubes and Taking Terms – Tube Steel

Hollow Structural Sections (HSS), Tube Steel, Structural Tubing and Steel Pipe, just to name a few, are all commonly used terms in the Steel Industry. While it may have many names, and a million times as many uses, there is one thing for certain: We would be lost without it.

Kicking it into High Gear with Lapping Carriers

Kicking it into High Gear with Lapping Carriers

Gears: A Stable of Manufacturing Lapping Carrier Gears have long been a staple in the building blocks of human civilization. Our early ancestors used wind and water power with a combination of gears to grind grains, seeds, nuts and beans into flour. They used gears to...

Owen Industries Welcomes Delta

Owen Industries Welcomes Delta

Owen Industries welcomes Delta. Owen Industries met Delta recently. Delta is the new Carter Lake Police Departments K-9 Officer.

Fundamentals of Forming at PVS Metals

Fundamentals of Forming at PVS Metals

Fundamentals of Forming class for PVS metals brake operators covers safety aspects of brakes, programing of new parts, corrections and machine adjustments…..

Through Plate Girder – TPG

Through Plate Girder – TPG

PVS Structures was selected to fabricate a Through Plate Girder (TPG) Span, 114’ in length for Iowa Interstate Railroad. Steel fabrication was in accordance with AREMA and AISC specifications.

PVS – Making “New Connections”

PVS – Making “New Connections”

PVS Structures is making “new connections” with Omaha’s most distinguished construction firms while fabricating HDR’s new World Headquarters, in Omaha’s Aksarben Village.

Northern Plains Finishing Installs New Ionics Booth

Northern Plains Finishing Installs New Ionics Booth

Northern Plains Steel Finishing Company has recently completed the installation a third Colmet/Parker Ionics Powder Coating Spray Booth to allow us to do instant change color without interrupting current production levels.

Paxton & Vierling Steel Creates Girder Set

Paxton & Vierling Steel Creates Girder Set

Girders for Hawkins Construction Company. Picture was taken immediately after erection, and readying safety cables. Note that the safety cable posts are custom engineered by HCC and coordinated with PVS for anchoring. HCC + PVS = Quality + Safety, and ahead of schedule!

Owen Industries Apprentice Program

Owen Industries Apprentice Program

Carter Lake, Iowa-based Owen Industries (an AISC member) is now an official registered apprenticeship sponsor and offers a three-year, competency-based welder apprenticeship program

PVS Structures Ships 114 Foot TPG!

PVS Structures Ships 114 Foot TPG!

Owen Industries/PVS Structures ships a bridge girder for Iowa Interstate Railroad, to the project site in Des Moines. This TPG weighs 80,000 pounds and is 114’ long!  

PVS Structures Ships 69′ Beam Span

PVS Structures Ships 69′ Beam Span

Take a look at what was shipped today!  PVS Structures fabricates and delivers another bridge for the local Class 1 Railroad.  The bridge pictured is 69 feet long.  It will ship out in 2 oversized sections and weighs approximately 100 Ton.  Did you know that PVS...

Retirement Interview with MVS Metals Shari B.

Retirement Interview with MVS Metals Shari B.

Shari Blackburn started with Missouri Valley Steel sale team in December 1994. She transitioned to the purchasing department and will be retiring in June 2017 after almost 23 year of service. We interviewed Shari on her experience with MVS. Owen Industries: What did...

Owen Industries Welding Apprentice Program

Owen Industries Welding Apprentice Program

Owen Industries Welder Apprentice Program Apprentice Interview: Brad Dittman Carter Lake, Iowa-based Owen Industries (an AISC member) is now an official registered apprenticeship sponsor and offers a three-year, competency-based welder apprenticeship program. In...

Owen Industries Welding Apprentice Program

Owen Industries Welding Apprentice Program

Carter Lake, Iowa-based Owen Industries (an AISC member) is now an official registered apprenticeship sponsor and offers a three-year, competency-based welder apprenticeship program. In August the company began an interview and selection process, seeking four welder...

Owen Industries Apprentice Program

Owen Industries Welder Apprentice Program Carter Lake, Iowa-based Owen Industries (an AISC member) is now an official registered apprenticeship sponsor and offers a three-year, competency-based welder apprenticeship program. In August the company began an interview...

Sustainable Structural Steel

Sustainable Structural Steel

Steel, by virtue of its high recycled content and capacity for reuse, is the ideal structural Steel for projects seeking to meet sustainable goals. Since the creation of the Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) rating system by the United States Green...

Owen Industries “Living Legends” Bill Hollis

Bill Hollis worked for Owen Industries from August 1970 to August 2015. We interviewed Bill on his 45 years of service. Owen Industries: What did you value most about your experience working at Owen Industries during the many years of your tenure? Bill Hollis: Knowing...

Redbud Heavy Gauge Stretcher Leveler

Redbud Heavy Gauge Stretcher Leveler

Our Red Bud machine which is the finest heavy gauge stretcher leveler in the industry.  It stretches material beyond its yield point to remove stresses introduced at the mill, including coil set, crossbow, edge wave and center-buckle, so your lasers and other...

Custom Non-Slip Floor Plates

Custom Non-Slip Floor Plates

Why spend lots of money and wait several weeks on proprietary catalog items when all you need is a simple non-slip surface? PVS Metals can create, and customize, a variety of patterns and depths, for your individual product needs. In some cases we can turn your...

Signs for Walter Scott Jr. Campus

Signs for Walter Scott Jr. Campus

PVS worked with the Kiewit Building Groups "Special Projects Division" to produce landmark signs for the new Walter Scott Jr. Campus on the University of Nebraska-Omaha grounds. The project was completed weeks before scheduled partially due to our precise water-jet...

PVS Structures – Part of Historic Rail Bridge Project

PVS Structures – Part of Historic Rail Bridge Project

PVS Structures, in partnership with the UP and other Class 1 Railroads, continues to help build out America's infrastructure. An article with great photos and details can be found here: Bayou Lafourche Historic Rail Project.

37th Annual Bridge Day

37th Annual Bridge Day

Saturday, October 15th marked the 37th Annual BRIDGE DAY!  PVS Structures is proud to be a part of and celebrate our bridge accomplishments! PVS Structures partnered with a Class 1 Railroad to fabricate a new bridge under emergency response conditions; dispatching...

Steel Day

Steel Day

We are excited to announce that Nebraska has formally recognized Steel Day! Celebrations are Nationwide and promote industry changes and trends that affect detailers, fabricators and engineers. This is an exciting day and we look forward to celebrating what we do...

100 Year Old Businesses

A big shout out to AISC for their great article recognizing old businesses! Read the article here!  

Back to Back… This Year’s Bechtel Award

Back to Back… This Year’s Bechtel Award

Company Honored for its Commitment to Excellence and Quality   Carter Lake, IA — Paxton & Vierling Steel Co. (PVS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Owen Industries, was recognized for outstanding work on projects by Bechtel’s Nuclear, Security & Environmental...

A look back to last year’s Bechtel award…

A look back to last year’s Bechtel award…

Last year, PVS was recognized for outstanding work on projects by Bechtel’s Nuclear, Security & Environmental global business unit at the Bechtel Subcontractor and Supplier Recognition awards. The awards recognize subcontractors and suppliers who supported...

Lighting Up the Night…

Lighting Up the Night…

With a fresh new look, a fresh new website, it's time we added some new fixtures! Check out the slide show below for a couple of the new enhancements around PVS-Metals.  This is just a teaser, more of our new metals center yet to come...     Delivery day for...

A State Representative Comes to Visit…

A State Representative Comes to Visit…

Last week, we had the fantastic pleasure of having Iowa’s United States Representative David Young come to our shop and take a tour.  He was able to see both our Structures Division and our Metal Service Center across the street.  It was wonderful meeting him and to...

The Opera Comes to PVS…

The Opera Comes to PVS…

Last week, Paxton & Vierling Steel Co. was the venue of choice for Opera Omaha's 2016 gala.  With a few cosmetic tweaks, professional lighting, tables, chairs, and a whole bunch of talent, our North Bay was transformed into a thing of beauty.  The industrial look...

Radio personalities learn to weld

Radio personalities learn to weld

Todd and Tyler of The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire recently broadcast live from PVS Metals in Carter Lake. While in-house, the two gave welding a try.

Pancake Man serves it up hot

Pancake Man serves it up hot

The Pancake Man served up fresh and fluffy pancakes to the PVS crew, demonstrating his flair for the dramatic behind the grill.

Same Company, Fresh New Look

Same Company, Fresh New Look

We are proud to announce a subtle but significant change to our logo and naming convention.  Founded as Paxton & Vierling Iron Works in 1885, and focused primarily on our foundry and structural products, the company eventually rebranded as Paxton & Vierling...

The Slagger cuts in

The Slagger cuts in

Modern Metals commends the Slagger cutting table, a Missouri Valley Steel invention.