About Us
Our story
Experience. Quality. Reliability!
Family Business. Family Values.
Windsor Steel Corporation was founded by Robert J. Fogler and Joseph Walsh in 1972 as a distributor of tool and specialty steel. With distinguished careers in the steel industry, they combined forces to provide “cut to length” and one and two day delivery to end users in the Northeast from Connecticut and Massachusetts.
In 1986 Robert J. Fogler became the sole owner of Windsor Steel. He brought his son Andrew M. Fogler and daughter Joanne Patenaude into the business while adding carbon and alloy steel to their product line. They are now co-owners and have a staff of 14 people including Meredith Betts and James Mann, grandchildren of Robert J. Fogler who sadly passed in 2000.
Inside and Outside Sales
Our outside sales staff further services our customers and rounds out our sales team with over 100 years of combined experience. We currently operate four trucks that deliver within a 40 miles radius of the warehouse. Customer pick-ups, UPS, or common carriers make up the balance of shipments. Operating ten saws – 4 plate saws, 4 horizontal pulse cutting saws, and 2 vertical tilt frames – we can accommodate almost any steel requirement.
Our Facility
2-Bay 18,000 sq ft warehouse
(2) 5-Ton overhead cranes
(2) 8,000 lb capacity forklifts
(1) 1-ton pick up truck
(2) 12,000 LB max capacity delivery trucks
(1) 8,000 LB max capacity delivery truck
Full service loading dock with dock plate to accommodate for various heights
Our Team
With more than 100 years of combined experience in steel customer service, our Sales Staff has the knowledge to not only meet, but exceed your expectations.
It may not be simple to determine your exact needs, but we will help you find what you need to get the job done.
Providing steel products nationwide, we are able to fulfill both local pickup and delivery orders.
Please feel free to contact the member of our team who is best qualified to meet your needs.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Andrew M. Fogler
CEO & President
Started 1974
andy@windsorsteel.com
Andy has been with Windsor Steel since 1974. He was asked by his father to join the company as an outside salesperson for the state of Connecticut.
While no longer representing the company as an outside salesman, Andy now oversees the workings of the company.
Andy, who is the President of the company, bought Windsor Steel with his sister in 1996.
Meredith Betts
C.F.O. & Treasurer
Started 1987
meredith@windsorsteel.com
Meredith has been with Windsor Steel since 1987. As the Account Representative, she is involved with various aspects of the daily operations of the company.
As of September 2023, with the passing of her mother Joanne, Meredith has assumed the position of C.F.O. and Corporate Treasurer/Secretary. Fortunately, she is more than prepared for this role due to working alongside her mother for all these many years.
Mark Leary
Operations Manager
Started 2003
mark@windsorsteel.com
Mark has been the Warehouse Operations Manager since 2003. He is responsible for maintaining a smooth-flowing daily warehouse operation. Some of his areas of involvement include delivery schedules, shipping/receiving, saw operations, quoting, and executing custom saw applications.
Taylor Stanford
Started 2021
Taylor@windsorsteel.com
Taylor started working at Windsor Steel in 2021. As the Executive Assistant, Taylor’s responsibilities include but are not limited to billing, reviewing and processing Credit Applications, receivables, and helping to maintain our inventory counts.
Ronald A. Lanier
Office/Sales Manager
Started 1976
ron@windsorsteel.com
Ron has been with Windsor Steel, starting in 1976 – since he was 16 years old. He began working in the warehouse, cutting steel and then delivering it. As the company expanded, Ron was the obvious choice to bring “inside” to the sales desk. Ron has a terrific rapport with customers and his co-workers. He is a true asset to the business.
Hannah Valdes
Started 2016
hannah@windsorsteel.com
Hannah started at Windsor Steel in 2016 as an Inside Sales Representative where she quickly gained the knowledge to handle all of your steel needs.
Caroline Lowell
Started 2022
caroline@windsorsteel.com
Caroline started at Windsor Steel in 2022 with an additional 2 years of experience in the steel industry elsewhere. As an Inside Sales representative, she is a great addition to the Windsor Steel team and looks forward to serving you.
James Mann
Outside Sales
Started 1997
jim@windsorsteel.com
James earned a BS Degree in Management Information Systems from Central Connecticut University in 1987. James has been with Windsor Steel since 1997. He has worked in all aspects of the company, working in the warehouse, driving the trucks for deliveries, and working Inside Sales. He is now serving as the Outside Sales Representative for the Northeast.
CONTACT OUR TEAM
How to Find Us
124 Commerce Way
South Windsor, CT 06074
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860-289-1529
800-842-2625
800-243-8374
860-291-8192