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DIS-TRAN Steel Blog

Industry information, application knowledge, and fun facts about steel transmission and substation structures.

Peeling Back the Layers of Weathering Steel: When and Why to Choose it for Your Projects

If you’ve ever seen structures with a reddish-brown color and thought it's rusting and needs to be replaced, that may not be the case. The unique color may be the product of weathering steel. Where uncoated steel falls victim to varying weather conditions, weathering steel can thrive in the right conditions.

Transmission Projects on the Rise: How to Get the Best Lead Times

When customers ask about our services, we consistently encounter one question: "What's your lead...

Announcing Carbon Negative Scope 1 & 2

We proudly announce that the Crest Industries Family of Companies is officially carbon negative for...

DIS-TRAN Steel Participates in Career and Adult Education Program

Chillicothe, OH — DIS-TRAN Steel, located in Washington Court House, reunited with neighboring...

DIS-TRAN Steel's Ribbon Cutting at the Ohio Facility

New ventures bring new adventures. In September of 2020, DIS-TRAN Steel announced the opening of a...

Announcing New Facility

Keeping projects on schedule can be tough. At DIS-TRAN Steel we believe our customers deserve a...

Benefits of Choosing an AISC Certified Fabricator

Billions of dollars go into grid hardening and utility pole and substructure replacements to ensure...