Metal Framing
America's largest manufacturer of steel framing materials, Dietrich Metal Framing, is an important segment of the Worthington Industries family of value-added, metals-related businesses. The Pittsburgh-based subsidiary produces steel studs, floor joists, roof trusses, and other metal accessories for wholesale distributors and commercial and residential building contractors.
Through these innovative products, as well as a continued focus on improving operating efficiencies, Dietrich is building upon its leadership position in the metal framing industry.
The Industries We Serve
Dietrich Metal Framing's 2,000 employees serve three large segments of the building industry. From the house next door, to the apartment building down the street, to the Pentagon, Dietrich's products and services support structures around the country with the strength of steel.
Residential construction benefits from Dietrich TradeReady® steel floor joists for the home. The light gauge steel floor system is quieter, stronger and allows for more open floor plans. Dietrich products are the next step toward green building, and are fire, termite and mold resistant.
Commercial construction managers in the U. S. and Canada count on Dietrich products for their large scale projects. As the largest steel framing manufacturer in the U.S., Dietrich leads the commercial construction market with a full line of products and technical and design assistance.
Mid-rise construction projects such as apartment buildings or assisted living facilities can benefit from switching from wood to metal materials. Dietrich offers services to help convert architectural plans, saving money and optimizing design for these facilities.
Our Capabilities
Serving the construction industry for almost 50 years, Dietrich Metal Framing is the one-stop source for the industry's widest selection of wall, floor and truss framing; metal, vinyl, veneer and stucco finishing beads, and a full array of plaster and lath products. With manufacturing and service locations strategically positioned throughout the United States, Dietrich has the ability to deliver quality products without long lead times.
Through innovation and research, Dietrich Design Group enhances the value of Dietrich products and serves as an invaluable engineering and technical resource on projects that require curtainwall and load bearing steel studs, joists and light-gauge steel trusses. With an in-house staff of full-time engineers and technical support experts, Dietrich Design Group is certified to support customers in 49 states including Hawaii. The company can quickly and easily supply shop drawings for fabrication and erection of steel wall, floor, roof and truss framing systems — wherever customers and their projects are located.
More information on Dietrich Metal Framing is available on the company's Web site.


