Gov. Gianforte Highlights $20 Million Expansion at Allied Steel in Lewistown

Steel News  |  2026-08-20 23:37:43   |   By

Since 1980, Allied Steel has been producing steel fabrications for large-scale construction projects and is well known for structural steel fabrication and serves clients across the United States.

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Continuing his 56 County Tour in Fergus County, Governor Greg Gianforte yesterday visited Allied Steel to highlight the company’s recently completed $20 million expansion at its manufacturing facility in Lewistown.

“For nearly 50 years, Allied Steel has served as a reliable manufacturer for customers in Montana and across the country,” Gov. Gianforte said. “It’s great to see Montana companies continuing to invest in their operations and create sustainable, good-paying jobs in rural communities.”

Since 1980, Allied Steel has been producing steel fabrications for large-scale construction projects and is well known for structural steel fabrication and serves clients across the United States. The second-generation family-owned steel fabricator currently employs 132 people and is looking to add over 160 employees in the next year.

Notable projects Allied Steel has provided fabrications for include the Seattle Seahawks Training Facility, the Seattle-Tacoma Airport’s Consolidated Rental Car Facility, and the Montage Spanish Peaks Lodge.

“It was great to have the governor and first lady tour our facility expansion. His policies and executive leadership have been great for the state and local business,” said Jeff Southworth, CEO of Allied Steel.

In August of last year, Allied Steel completed a new $20 million, 50,000 square foot facility to use for production. This new state-of-the-art facility has equipment used to meet rising demand.

Supporting Montana businesses is a top priority for the governor. Since taking office, Gov. Gianforte has secured reforms to Montana’s Business Equipment Tax, raising the exemption from $100,000 to $1 million, removing over 5,000 small businesses from paying this burdensome tax. Next session, the governor would like to further raise the exemption to remove more businesses from the tax roll.

Courtesy: www.news.mt.gov