About Us
History
Frank Castillo arrived here from Mexico at the age of 12 without knowing a single word of English. Frank worked hard in school and worked hard to learn the English language. While at Fox Tech High School his father encouraged him to learn a “trade”. Frank took a sheet metal and welding class his junior and senior year. While attending high school his father gave him two options. Go to college (he knew this was going to be an unrealistic option as he was working full time at the family bakery as well as going to school) or learn as much as you can about a trade while in high school. This way once he graduated, he could actually graduate with a skill and use it out in the real world.
Upon graduation, Frank worked several jobs relating to sheet metal fabrication. He also enlisted in the Air Force reserves all the while working long hours at and learning as much as he could.
Frank was laid off twice in a matter of 6 months and it was then with the support of his wife that he decided it was time to go on his own and start his own company, so in December 1980 Casteel Mfg. came into existence. Frank started his business out of their two-car garage at his home. Frank knew that with hard work and perseverance that he could make Casteel Mfg. a success. During his career, Frank built great relationships with several of his competitors. Believe it or not, it was his competitors who would graciously rent Casteel equipment and machinery in the beginning. Frank was known for his hard work, his extensive knowledge, and problem-solving abilities.
In a short time, Casteel had grown so rapidly that he rented a warehouse location for about 4 years. Then in 1985, Frank decided to build his own fabrication shop. Currently, Casteel consists of two fabrication areas and office space at 3747 Pitluk Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78211.
Due to Frank’s vast knowledge of the sheet metal industry, with over 47 years experience Casteel quickly established itself as one of San Antonio’s best sheet metal shops and fabricators. Today 99% of Casteel Mfg. business is repeat customers.
Some of today’s clientele (just to name a few) include:
- Joeris General Contactors
- M.J. Boyle
- The Koehler Company
- Guido Construction
- J.C. Stoddard General Contractors
- Commercial Kitchen
- Kitchen Resources
- SpawGlass General Contractors
- Maruchan
- Allbrite Construction
- Kirby Restaurant supply
- Bartlett Cocke General Contractors
- F.A. Nunnelly
Casteel Manufacturing, Inc.is now lead by its employees who are overseen by the operations manager Suzanne Walker. Suzanne with her 30 years of history with the company is the main point of contact and spearheading its daily operations.
The many years of experience and knowledge in the sheet metal and steel fabrication industry, coupled with proven abilities in management, human resources, and manufacturing a quality product have kept the company strong throughout Texas.
Facilities & Machinery
Casteel's 18,000 square foot shop operates 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, with approximately 10 highly qualified employees.
Casteel Manufacturing, Inc. has dedicated over $500,000 to the purchase of the best machinery and equipment. An inventory of spare parts and a good maintenance program results in little down time. Our present inventory includes such items as:
- 10' 125 Ton Press Brake
- 12' 90 Ton Press Brake
- 10' 60 Ton Press Brake
- 6' 25 Ton Press Brake
- 33 Ton Punch Press
- 20 Ton Punch Press
- 66 Ton Iron Worker
- 10' 3/8 Shear
- (2) 10' 10 Ga. Shears
- 20,000 Lb. Capacity Forklift
- (2) 4,000 Lb. Capacity Forklifts
- (3) 1,500 Lb. Capacity Lifts
- 10'' Horizontal Saw, Wet
- 14'' Horizontal Saw, Wet
- 14'' Cut-Off Saw, Dry
- 48'' Power Roller
- 72'' Power Roller
- 36'' Hand Roller
- (13) Welders (Heliarc, ARC & MIG)
- (3) Air Compressors
- Thermal Arc Plasma Cutting Machine
- Grinders, Polishers, Equipment