October 2025.
Last week on October 10th, everyone had a great time at the 2025 Ontario Structural Steel fabricators Association (OSSFA) AGM Convention.
$71 500.00 were raised in sponsorships. These funds will go a long way towards OSSFA supporting the structural steel fabrication industry.

That night, six titans of the steel fabrication industry were recognized with the OSSFA Lifetime Achievement Award.

Benson Steel’s CEO, Stephen Benson, was one of those titans.
We are proud to announce that Stephen Benson was awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the Ontario Structural Steel Fabricators Association (OSSFA). This honor recognizes his commitment and significant contributions to the advancement of the structural steel industry in Ontario, Canada, and abroad.
Throughout his distinguished career, Stephen has demonstrated exceptional leadership, vision, and dedication to elevating and enhancing the safety standards and fabrication processes in the industry. His efforts have influenced and fostered innovation and excellence at all levels.
Stephen’s legacy is one of inspiring professionalism and enduring impact, and this award is a testament to his lifelong commitment to shaping the future of structural steel in Ontario.
Please join us in congratulating Stephen and all of the evening’s award winners: Mr. Tony Defina (Russel Metals), Mr. Paul Seibel (ACL Steel), Mr. Peter Xenias (Skyhawk Steel Group), Mr. Joe Kubes (Kubes Steel), and Mr. Zoran Radonjic (Pittsburgh Steel Group). on this well-deserved recognition for their remarkable career and ongoing influence in shaping a stronger, safer, and more innovative industry.

Did You Know?

In 2016 Benson Steel started fabricating, and shipping the structural steel for the complete makeover and major extension of  the Owen Roberts International Airport in Grand Cayman Islands. 

This project included the renovation of the old departure hall, an enlarged security screening checkpoint a new check-in hall, new immigration and baggage claim area, additional roof tops and new baggage handling system.

This airport is the main point of entry to Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.

Benson was proud to be a part of the McAlpine build teams.

This past weekend (May 29th, 2022) Benson Steel and Royal Containers sponsored one of the main grassroots triathlon events in Ontario: The Caledon Kids of Steel triathlon.

In attendance was Canada's triathlon legend Simon Whitfield that over the years has become a personal friend of Steve Benson and Kim Nelson (owner of Royal Containers).

Together, Kim and Steve believe in the value of regular physical activity as a way to develop healthier communities, healthier homes and  to promote a sustainable lifestyle.

Over the years, Benson Steel and Royal Containers have supported a number of organizations, events and individuals (high performance athletes) through sponsorships.

Simon is an Olympic athlete, yes, but today he is much more than that. Amongst many other things he is a father, a mentor and an entrepreneur that builds sport education platforms to drive positive change in communities.

Andrew York is another one of the athletes that  Kim and Steve have supported. Andrew is from Caledon also. Today he is an Ontario Police Officer working in the most remote parts of the province providing safety, security and community governance to Northern Ontario.

These two men are examples of how, the support we provided in a moment in time helped these individuals become exceptional Canadians that represented our country in the greatest sport scenarios around the globe.

But, beyond that, we believe the experiences we helped create have prepared them to become the integral, caring, supportive, kind of people that without hesitation give back to the communities they live in. Their history and efforts help ensure that people they meet are inspired to become the best version of themselves they can be.

We congratulate Simon and Andrew and are thankful for being a small part of their journey.

Kim and Steve.

Did You Know?

Challenging projects require the latest technology in drafting, engineering and fabrication solutions. Benson Steel continually invests in a wide range of specialized equipment and technology for our CNC production shop. 

Our current plant technology combined with our constant search for innovation enables us to continually improve efficiency, quality and cost reduction, ensuring unsurpassed client satisfaction and loyalty.

Did You Know?

In 2017, Benson Steel fabricated, and erected the structural  steel of the L.F. Wade International Airport in Bermuda. 

Completed on budget, and on time, the new 3,200 tons of steel terminal provides improved passenger processing, increased passenger capacity,  greater resilience to hurricanes and extreme weather conditions, energy efficiencies, advanced security, and covered passenger jetways.

Innovation is a core value of Benson Steel and this project is an example of how we continuously look for new ways to add value to the project. 

We used a 3D print modeling tool that enabled us to create models in real time, complete with wall thickening options to compare best practices and design solutions for the project. A great success. Benson is proud to be a part of the AECON build team on this exciting project.

The new terminal development was completed in September 2020 and the new passenger terminal building officially opened on December 9, 2020.

Movember has come to an end and today Steve has finally shaved his 'stash.

He did his fundraiser to honor the memory of his dear friend Cory Trepanier who sadly passed away in early November.

Movember started in 2003 as two mates from Australia, Travis Garone and Luke Slattery, jokingly decided to bring back in fashion the moustache by convincing their friends to grow one.

Inspired by a friend's mother who was fundraising for breast cancer, they associated the moustache with the pink ribbon, but for men.

Movember fundraisers are a global community of fired up Mo Bros and Mo Sisters making a difference in creating awareness about prostate and testicular cancer also mental health and suicide prevention.

Check out the video of this morning (Dec. 1, 2021).

Even when the month of November is behind us it is not too late to donate!

You can still go to https://ca.movember.com/mospace/12541861?mc=1&utm_medium=share&utm_source=dynamic&utm_campaign=copy-clipboard

Your donation could help save a father, a brother, a son, a friend, a partner... a man’s life.

Did You Know?

The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada’s bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, produces, and nurtures the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada.

In 2016, Benson Steel fabricated and erected the steel structure that supports the Centre. The NAC rejuvenation was the largest government investment in an architectural project to mark Canada’s 150 Anniversary. For the opening, Prince Charles attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony to draw the curtain on a refreshed theatrical space ready
to entertain more than 1.2 million visitors annually.