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Chicago, IL
521 N 1st St
Peotone, IL 60468
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521 N 1st St
Peotone, IL 60468

Attention Truck Drivers: truck deliveries MUST enter on S. Harlem Ave. Our office at 521 N 1st St is NOT the delivery entrance. Please follow the signs or risk fines. Call us if you require directions.

Monday-Friday: 7AM-5PM

Weekends & Holidays: Closed

🚛 Attention Truck Drivers — Shipping & Receiving Directions

Our office at 521 N 1st St is NOT the delivery entrance. Please use our truck entrance on S Harlem Ave instead:

From I-57 South: Take Exit 327, turn left on IL-50, and head west through town. Just past Dollar General, turn left onto S Harlem Ave, then left again after crossing the railroad tracks.

From the north on IL-50: Head south about half a mile — you’ll pass Terry’s Ford on the right, then turn left onto the access road just past Heritage FS Inc. Cross the railroad tracks and continue south to the plant. Look for the marked truck entrance sign on S Harlem Ave.

Questions? Call ahead and we’ll walk you in.

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With our Chicago-area Service Center, you get the expertise and inventory of a large corporation with the high-touch customer service and Midwest charm of a local provider. And because Brown Strauss Chicago is 100% employee-owned, our team takes pride in their work, providing the quality service and on-time delivery that keeps Windy City projects moving forward.

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Message from David Alden, GM

“I’ve been in the steel industry for almost 20 years. I enjoy selling steel, but what I really enjoy are the relationships that come with it.

My family and I recently moved to the Midwest, and it just feels right. Straightforward people. Strong work ethic. A “let’s get it done” attitude. That’s the kind of place I want to live and do business in.

Our Midwest team serves customers across Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the surrounding region. We move quickly, communicate clearly, and take ownership of every order. Being employee-owned means we don’t waste time pointing fingers; we just solve the problem and keep things moving.

If you work with us, you’ll get honest answers, dependable material, and a team that actually picks up the phone when you call.

That’s it. Simple.”

David Alden

General Manager

Cooper Gonring

Sales Manager

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I go for truck deliveries or shipping/receiving?

Our Shipping & Receiving entrance is on S Harlem Ave, not at our office. From I-57, take Exit 327, turn left on IL-50, and continue past Dollar General. Turn left onto S Harlem Ave, then left again just after the railroad tracks. The marked truck entrance is straight ahead.

 

Is 521 N 1st St the correct address for deliveries?

No. Our office entrance is at 521 N 1st St and cannot accept truck deliveries. Please use the S Harlem Ave truck entrance (see directions provided).

 

How will I know I’m at the right entrance?

Look for the marked “Truck Entrance” sign on S Harlem Ave, just after the railroad crossing. If you reach Heritage FS Inc. or Terry’s Ford, you are close. The access road is right past there.