National Steel Product

National Steel Product has been at 180, New No. 98, on Broadway for quite some time. Broadway is always crowded, so getting things in and out can be a bit of a struggle with the traffic. Our building isn't much to look at from the outside, but it’s where we keep everything stored. We handle a lot of different steel items. Most of the day is spent checking orders and moving heavy stuff around the floor. It’s a lot of physical work, and by the end of the shift, everyone is usually pretty tired. We don't have a big marketing department or anyone to answer phones with a script. It’s just us. If the phone rings, whoever is closest picks it up. The office is small and tucked in a corner where it's a bit quieter. Sometimes the dust from the street gets in, so we’re always sweeping up. We’ve seen the neighborhood change over the years, but we’re still here doing the same thing. It’s steady. We know our regulars by their first names and they know where to park so they don't get a ticket on Broadway. We don't do anything fancy, just supply steel to whoever needs it for their shop or build. It’s a simple setup. Some days are slow and we just sit and talk, other days we can't keep up. That's just the way it goes in this part of town.