Steel is a low-carbon alloy that is generally made from a combination of carbon, iron, and tin. Because of steel's makeup, it makes it be able to withstand corrosion, extreme heat, and high pressure. All good reasons for steel to show up commonly in fabrication shops and why we here at Ohio Galvanized Tube rely on it. Why do we choose steel fabrication ? Steel has a lot of little known great qualities. Here are a few fast facts 1. More than 80 million tons of steel are recycled in North America per year. That's nearly 70% of all steel and more than paper, aluminum, plastic, and glass combined. 2. Steel is one of the main production elements in delivering renewable energy. Energy sources like solar, hydro, and wind are oftentimes made prominently of steel. 3. Since the Industrial Revolution, steel manufacturing has reduced its carbon footprint by over 60%. 4. Almost every single industry uses steel in some way, but building construction is the highest. 5. The Steel ind