Plant History

The Acme Steel Coke Plant has a long history of coke making excellence. The coke plant located on Chicago's south side was incorporated in New York on June 23, 1905, as the By-Product Coke Corporation (name changed to Interlake Iron Corporation on December 29, 1929).

In 1964, Acme Steel Company and the Interlake Iron Company merged, combining Interlake's extensive mining, iron, and coke production facilities with Acme's steel producing and finished product capabilities. The new company became the Interlake Steel Corporation --  then the nation's 11th largest steel producer.

As Interlake Steel Corporation grew through diversification, it became more difficult to manage an organization with two separate personalities -- steel and non-steel manufacturing. Following a reorganization of Interlake in 1986, Acme once again became a public company. The newly formed Acme Steel Company consisted of Interlake's former iron, steel, and domestic steel strapping operations.

Today, utilizing the latest process control and environmental technologies, Acme's Chicago coke plant continues to produce superior quality coke that provides unparalleled value for its customers.

For Information about our Products Contact:

Jack Garzella - Division Manager
11236 SOUTH TORRENCE AVENUE
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60617
(773) 933-5100

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