Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Reliance, Inc. is an American company founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1939. Today, the company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Reliance operates approximately 310 locations in 41 states in the U.S., with additional locations in 10 countries outside the U.S.

Karla R. Lewis is the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Reliance, Inc. She has served as President since January 2021 and CEO since January 2023.

See Karla Lewis’ and the full executive team’s bios on our Leadership page. 

A metals service center buys metals from primary metals producers and then processes it to meet customer specifications using specialized processing machinery and services that save customers time, labor, and expenses, reducing their manufacturing costs. Reliance is the largest metals service center company in North America. Approximately 50% of our orders include value-added processing.

The Reliance Family of Companies provides a full line of over 100,000 metal products including carbon steel, aluminum, alloy, stainless steel, brass, copper, and specialty metals in various forms including plate, sheet, coil, tube, bar, beam, and more. Reliance also offers processing services such as cut-to-length, laser processing, flat roll processing, machining, forming, and special services including finishing, kitting, and when-needed delivery. Our capabilities vary by location and are tailored to meet customer requirements.

Reliance, Inc. was founded on February 3, 1939, by Thomas J. Neilan. Originally named Reliance Steel Products Company, the business began as a distributor of steel reinforcing bars (rebar) for the construction industry. Over the decades, Reliance expanded through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, becoming North America’s largest metals service center company.

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Go to our Governance page to explore our codes and board-approved policies, plus our reporting cadence and processes.  

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Yes. On September 16, 1994, Reliance became a public company via an Initial Public Offering (IPO).

Reliance common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under ticker symbol “RS.”

Common Stock: 759509102

Reliance does not offer a direct stock purchase plan. Investors may buy Reliance stock through a licensed securities broker.

Reliance, Inc. does not have access to individual account information. All registered stockholders who have questions regarding their account status (e.g., number of shares, missing certificates, address changes, etc.) can contact Reliance’s transfer agent, Equiniti Trust Company, LLC. If you own shares through Reliance’s Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), please contact Reliance Corporate Human Resources at (213) 687-7700. If you own shares in a brokerage account, please contact your broker.

Reliance’s transfer agent is: Equiniti Trust Company, LLC 55 Challenger Road, Floor 2 Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 (800) 937-5449 www.equiniti.com

You can reach Reliance’s Investor Relations by email at [email protected] or by phone at (213) 576-2428, or by calling Addo Investor Relations at (310) 829-5400. To request investor information, please visit the Information Request Form link on the Resources section of the Investor Relations website.

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Yes. Bring a strong work ethic and your curiosity. We provide training, mentorship, and certifications.

Reliance is committed to supporting training and career growth by establishing clear career paths, investing in ongoing learning, and providing employees with the tools, coaching, and opportunities to succeed. Our development efforts include technical training, leadership development, mentorship, cross-training, and regular feedback, all aimed at helping employees build skills and prepare for advancement. We are advocates of continuous learning, recognize employee growth, and align development with organizational goals. This approach helps create stronger leaders, enhances engagement and retention, and fosters a culture of accountability, performance, and long-term success.

Reliance offers competitive pay, comprehensive health, and retirement benefits, along with programs that support employee wellness, wellbeing, and community engagement.

Yes. At Reliance, our size, structure, product, and end market diversifications provide strong opportunities for employees to grow their careers across our many companies and locations. We prioritize internal mobility, giving employees the ability to take on new roles, expand their skills, and even relocate – all while staying within the Reliance family.

We make a strong investment in leadership development at the enterprise level and within each of our Operating Groups. We also value promoting from within, creating opportunities for employees to take on increasing responsibility across our operating companies. With a strong track record of performance and a focus on long-term success, Reliance offers a stable environment where employees can build meaningful, lasting careers. Our average employee tenure is 9.5 years.

At Reliance, culture is everything! Our strong culture of safety and valuing our employees differentiates us as the employer of choice. Reliance employees benefit from the strength of a large, successful company combined with the close-knit feel of local teams. Our company structure empowers individuals to make an impact, while our shared values create a unified and supportive enterprise culture.

Our stability is driven by a diversified business model, strong financial performance, and decades of consistent growth. Our organizational structure, emphasis on customer service, and strong local relationships allow us to stay agile, while our scale provides long-term security. We continue to invest in our culture of safety, innovation, operational excellence, and our people – creating lasting opportunities for employees as we grow.

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Reliance Cares is our enterprise-wide corporate social responsibility program, focused on giving, volunteering, and supporting employees in times of need. It brings our Family of Companies together under a shared framework to make a meaningful impact.

Through the Reliance Cares Employee Assistance Fund, eligible employees can apply for confidential, tax-free grants during times of financial hardship caused by unforeseen events.

Reliance takes a partnership-driven approach to philanthropy – aligning with organizations that reflect our values and scale, and combining financial support with employee engagement to maximize impact.

Reliance focuses its philanthropic efforts through established partnerships and local initiatives led by our Family of Companies. As a result, we do not accept unsolicited donation requests.

Reliance offers an open-choice giving program where employees can support the causes they care about. Annual company matching of up to $1,000 amplifies their impact.

Employees can participate in volunteer opportunities organized locally or take part in enterprise-wide initiatives such as the Reliance Cares Volunteer Month every May; 9/11 Meal Packs in September, and our annual Giving Campaign in November/December. Our flexible options are designed to encourage involvement across our Family of Companies.