basement of his hardware store, formerly Baden Hardware, in Baden, Pa. The regions growing steel industry inspired Mr.
Holzbach. He recognized the need for fastener products and began servicing the demanding requirements with only
himself, a few employees and a handful of machines. Economic growth was on the rise at that time and developments were
going up everywhere. Located just 25 minutes northwest of Pittsburgh, and surrounded by both Ohio and West Virginia,
Baden Steelbar had a wide open market and territory to supply. As business grew beyond the capacity of the basement,
Ralph was encouraged to set his goals higher and relocate to a more conducive site. WWII ended and a housing facility for
area war effort workers was being torn down, divided into lots, and sold. Our existing location at 852 Big Sewickley Creek
Road was formerly an administrative office for one of these facilities. Surrounding lots have also been utilized for other
manufacturing purposes.
School in the mornings and would be at the shop to work in the afternoons. He was very attentive and learned the skills to
operate various machines that produced the variety of fasteners manufactured. Being a quick study, Mark was soon able
to manage and function in all the departments of the plant. Ralph also educated his son in the business of running a
company. He made sure that his predecessor would have a solid foundation built on knowledge, ability, and hands-on
experience. By 1985, Ralph was ready to step down and relinquish the reigns as President of Baden Steelbar & Bolt. He
was very proud of his son and handed over the daily operations without hesitation. Until his death in September 1995,
Ralph would travel daily to the office to deliver the mail, check on business and have lunch with Mark. Those days were to
become some of the most cherished and memorable to the employees. Mr. Holzbach was an employer who took personal
interest in those who worked for him.
implemented his own fastener software and computerized every department within our facility. Mark has brought the
business into the twenty-first century with a combination of his own ingenuity as well as the wealth of knowledge retained
from his father’s instruction. He takes a "hands on" approach within the daily operations, making himself both aware and
available to the daily processes of his fastener business. This approach has forged an alliance between all the employees
and encouraged them to utilize their own talents and abilities to unite and work as a team. The end result is total customer
satisfaction.
Our qualified sales staff has years of combined experience in sales and production. They can provide the knowledge and
technical support needed for your specific application and can help determine what is best for your specific requirement.
Our production team works diligently to ensure that your product is manufactured to the specifications requested. Parts
are inspected to prevent faulty material from being shipped. Time critical shipments are our specialty! We will work with you
in determining and accommodating your time-definite need. As for pricing, we offer the most competitive pricing among the
fastener industry.
