Celebrating 80 Years of Steel Solutions

Since 1945, TrueNorth Steel has built a legacy of strength, innovation, and hard work, rooted in family values and driven by a relentless dedication to excellence. As we commemorate 80 years of success in 2025, we reflect on the remarkable journey that brought us here—one shaped by the game-changing efforts of our team members, the trust of our clients, and the unwavering support of our partners.

A Look Back at Our Journey

TrueNorth Steel’s story began in 1945 when Ole Rommesmo Sr., a Norwegian immigrant, launched his first company: Fargo Tank. From the very beginning, the business reflected Ole Sr., his values, and his principles. Integrity, humility, focus, commitment, and knowledge. These words describe Ole Sr., and they represent the entire TrueNorth Steel team today.

In the decades that followed, the business grew through acquisitions, creating a diverse portfolio of steel products and capabilities while extending the company’s reach across North America. Huron Culvert and Tank, Minnkota Windows, Mandan Steel, Johnston Fargo Culvert, FTC Transport, Dakota Steel, Precision Stair and Steel, Roscoe Steel and Culvert, and Beck Steel were added. The businesses were known by their names individually. Collectively they became businesses of The Rommesmo Companies.

Ole Rommesmo, Jr. now leads the business, and in 2011, Ole Jr. integrated The Rommesmo Companies’ steel businesses into a single organization, forming TrueNorth Steel. TrueNorth Steel carries the company’s more than eight decades of history into the future – continuing to deliver on the values of integrity, humility, focus, commitment, and knowledge on which Ole Sr. founded the business and continuing to serve its customers with reliable steel products they can count on.

1945

Fargo Tank and Steel started

Opened Huron Culvert & Tank (Huron, SD)

1957

1983

Acquired Mandan Steel (Mandan, ND)

Acquired Johnston Fargo Culvert (Fargo, ND)

1996

1997

Acquired FTC Transport (our own trucking line in West Fargo, ND)

Acquired Dakota Steel (Rapid City, SD)

2007

2011

Acquired Roscoe Steel & Culvert Co. (Billings, Missoula, MT; Casper, WY)

Rommesmo Companies’ steel businesses Combine into a single organization, forming TrueNorth Steel

2011

2021

Acquired 300,000 sqf of manufacturing space in West Fargo, ND & Lubbock, TX (formerly Beck Steel)

Photo Gallery

Culvert Shop Picture

Fargo Tank Parade

Fargo Tank Shop

Fargo Tank Started

FTC Truck and Johnston Fargo Culvert

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Old Culvert Picture

Old Tank Shop Photo

Ole Sr 2

Ole Sr

Tank Install

Tank Shop Crew

Truck Hauling Culvert

2024 and Beyond

In honor of TrueNorth Steel’s 80th anniversary, we gathered to celebrate the incredible journey that has defined our company since 1945. This milestone was an opportunity to reflect on our history, recognize the contributions of our team members, clients, and partners, and look ahead to a future built on the same values that brought us here. The celebration was filled with moments of gratitude, camaraderie, and pride in all that we’ve achieved together. Watch the highlights from this unforgettable event as we toast to 80 years of strength, innovation, and success!

Looking to the future, we remain steadfast in our commitment to the values that have guided us for eight decades—integrity, humility, and an unwavering focus on people. Here’s to building a future as strong and enduring as our past—cheers to the next 80 years!

Pieces of The Past