Data Centers Metals and Solutions
O’Neal Industries is a global leader in metals distribution, processing, and manufacturing, supporting the data center industry with dependable materials, responsive service, and deep technical expertise. As the parent company of the nation’s largest family-owned group of metals service centers and manufacturing businesses, ONI brings more than 100 years of experience to hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center applications.
From structural steel and plate to precision-engineered enclosures and cable management systems, O’Neal Industries and its operating companies deliver the materials builders and integrators rely on to meet demanding power, cooling, and uptime requirements.
Metals and Materials for Data Center Applications
Data center environments demand materials that perform under continuous load: heavy equipment weight, thermal management, electromagnetic considerations, and decades of uninterrupted service life. O’Neal Industries supports these requirements with a broad portfolio of construction- and infrastructure-grade metals, backed by quality systems and supply chain reliability.
Common Data Center Applications We Support
- Hyperscale and colocation facility construction
- Server racks, cabinets, and equipment enclosures
- Cable trays, ladder racks, and containment systems
- Power distribution, busway, and switchgear infrastructure
- HVAC, air handling, and liquid cooling systems
- Raised access flooring and structural support frameworks
- Generator, UPS, and backup power enclosures
Comprehensive Product Capabilities
Through our family of operating companies, O’Neal Industries provides a wide range of products and processing services aligned with data center construction and infrastructure fabrication needs.
Data Center-Relevant Metal Products
- Carbon steel plate, sheet, and structural shapes
- Aluminum alloys for enclosures, racks, and heat dissipation
- Stainless steel for cooling loops and piping systems
- Galvanized steel for cable trays, framing, and containment
- Tubing, pipe, and bar products
- Specialty alloys for high-strength and corrosion-resistant applications
Value-Added Processing & Manufacturing
- Precision cutting and machining
- Plate burning and profiling
- Forming, bending, and fabrication
- Kitting and just-in-time delivery
- Supply chain and inventory management solutions
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Why Data Center Builders Choose O’Neal Industries
Industry Experience You Can Trust
ounded in 1921, O’Neal Industries has a long history of supporting critical infrastructure and industrial manufacturing—experience that now extends to the mission-critical facilities powering the digital economy.
Global Reach with Local Strength
With more than 85 locations worldwide and 68 in the United States, ONI provides the scale and purchasing power of a global organization, paired with the responsiveness and technical support of local teams—essential for fast-moving data center construction schedules.
Quality, Compliance, and Reliability
Our operating companies maintain rigorous quality standards and documentation practices, helping customers meet specifications, construction timelines, and the reliability demands of always-on facilities.
A Family of Specialized Companies
Each ONI company brings unique expertise in metals, processing, or manufacturing—working together to deliver comprehensive solutions for data center builders, integrators, and equipment manufacturers.
Supporting the Future of Data Centers
O’Neal Industries remains committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and long-term partnerships. Whether supporting new facility construction, capacity expansion, or next-generation cooling and power technologies, we help customers navigate complexity with confidence.