Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, R.E. Warner is a multi-discipline industrial engineering consulting firm offering tailored solutions to support the design, operation, and improvement of steel mills and other metals manufacturing plants. For more than 70 years, our engineers and designers have worked with metals producers across the U.S. to develop new mills, expand existing operations, and support day-to-day maintenance and capital improvement projects. Our deep industry knowledge, combined with end-to-end industrial engineering capabilities, makes us a trusted partner to address infrastructure, utility, process, and structural challenges across every phase of plant operations.
Metals & Steel
Industrial Engineering Consulting to Optimize Your Plant’s Performance
Maximize Uptime, Minimize Downtime—Engineering Solutions for Steel & Metals Manufacturing
Experience At A Glance
3500
Engineering and design projects completed in the steel and metals industry since our founding
50
Engineering consultant to corporations
25
Design and engineering consultant for a quarter of the technologically advanced micro steel mills in the U.S.
Comprehensive Industrial Facility Engineering Services to Support Your Operational Success
As a firm specializing in industrial engineering consulting, R.E. Warner offers a multi-discipline team of mechanical, civil, structural, and electrical engineers, as well as architects and surveyors, who are well-versed in the unique needs of steel and metals manufacturing facilities. We provide customized services for everything from greenfield plant design and equipment installation to modernization and repair of aging assets. Whether you’re upgrading melt shop infrastructure, expanding a rolling mill, or reinforcing facility structures, REW delivers engineering solutions that help you maintain productivity and extend asset life.
Comprehensive Industrial Facility Engineering Services
Metals Production Facilities
- General Production Facilities
- Stamping Plants
- Melting, Casting, Rolling, Galvanizing and Forging Facilities
- Rebar Mills
- Water Treatment Plants
- New Facility Design & Greenfield Site Development
- Design of Production Buildings, Maintenance Facilities, & Warehouses
- Guardhouses, Scale Houses, Offices & Locker Rooms
- Retaining Walls, Culverts, Bridges, Roadways, Rail Yards, & Drainage Infrastructure
- Substation and Structures, Storage Tanks, Pipe Bridges, Water Intake & Outfall Structures
- Equipment Foundations and Process System Support Structures
System Design & Infrastructure Engineering
- Equipment Integration & Foundations
- Process System Support Structures
- Material Handling Systems
- Production Studies & Optimization
- Bulk Alloy Distribution System Design
- Industrial Process Piping & HVAC
- Primary Utility Design Including Compressed Air, Steam, Water, Sewer, Gas & Communications
- Electrical System Design Including Substations, Generators, MCCs & Power Distribution
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Planning
- Emission Control Systems
- Dust Collection & Handling System Design
- Automation & Controls
- Facility Planning & Layout with Architectural Code Compliance
- Lifeline & Safety Inspections
Capital Project & Maintenance Engineering
- Engineering Support for Capital Improvement Programs
- Renovations, Upgrades & Expansions of Existing Buildings & Systems
- Site Planning, Land Development, & Permitting
- Crane Runway Surveys, Inspections & Repair Design, per CMMA Criteria
- Structural Analysis, Evaluations, Integrity Assessments & Retrofit Design
- Equipment Replacement Planning
- Multi-Discipline Property Evaluations & Pre-Project Planning Support
- Building & System Condition Assessments
- Building Envelope Evaluations & Foundation Rehabilitation
- Construction Administration & Field Engineering Support
- Return on Investment Calculations
Surveying, Modeling & Construction Documentation
- Land Surveying & Horizontal/Vertical Control
- Industrial Construction & Equipment Installation Surveying
- BIM Modeling
- As-Built Documentation, Record Drawing Development, & Facility Modeling
- Data Visualization through 3D Renderings
EPCM Services (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management)
- Equipment Installation Engineering
- FEL Studies
- Equipment Specification & Procurement
- Cost Estimating & Budgeting
- Construction Planning & Management
- Project Scheduling & Cost Control
- Contractor Coordination & Vendor Management
- Commissioning & Startup Oversight
- Owner’s Representative & Project Management Services
End-to-End Engineering Support & Project Services
- Feasibility & Planning Studies
- Budgeting & Scheduling Support
- Bid Package & Construction Document Development
- Permitting Assistance
- Vendor & Contractor Coordination
- Onsite Engineering During Construction
- Start-Up & Commissioning Support
- Ongoing Technical Support & Troubleshooting
- On-Call Engineering Services
- Facility Decommissioning & Demolition Support
Why Choose R.E. Warner for Metals Manufacturing Facility Engineering
Our long-standing relationships in the metals industry are built on responsiveness, technical expertise, and a profound understanding of the unique pressures plant operation teams face. When you’re embarking on a major plant upgrade, REW offers the proven industrial engineering consulting services you are looking for.
Specialized Steel Mill & Metals Plant Expertise
REW has served the metals industry since our founding in 1951 and many of our senior engineers have 20+ years of experience working client-side. We understand the unique demands of heavy industrial operations, from extreme loads to the complexity of process-driven equipment and utility systems. We also understand the realities of navigating operational considerations.
Advanced Steel Mill Design for Modern Manufacturers
Having consulted on 25% of the micro steel mills constructed in the U.S., we have the expertise to design for advanced technologies and the required infrastructure for operation. We use this knowledge to help you meet evolving business goals, regulatory requirements, and sustainability targets.
Collaborative, Coordinated Delivery
We streamline project delivery with a unified, multi-discipline team, and will work directly with your plant teams to develop customized solutions for your objectives. Our collaborative and responsive approach is routinely cited as a reason clients continue to choose REW.
Reliable Performance for Projects of All Scales
At REW, we bring a proactive approach that anticipates challenges and helps safeguard project schedules and budgets. No matter the size or complexity of your project, you can have confidence in our team’s ability to deliver solutions that support your goals.
Forging Progress One Metals Project at a Time
Start Your Next Industrial Project with Confidence
At R.E. Warner, we know the critical role your metals manufacturing facility plays in your operations. Our experienced industrial engineers are ready to support your next capital project, upgrade, or improvement initiative with solutions that enhance productivity and support your long-term objectives.
Let’s connect today and explore how we can help optimize your facility!
