Totten Tubes Company History

Los Angeles Origins 

In 1955, Marvin Totten established the first Totten Tubes warehouse in South Central Los Angeles. With minimal equipment and one employee, Marvin carved the Totten name into the industry order by order.

Growth as a Domestic Steel Supplier 

In 1960, the company built a new facility in East Los Angeles where it would have more room for a larger staff and a growing inventory. Bringing his three sons into the business (Dave in ’63, Jeff in ’65, and Tracy in ‘76) Marvin retired from daily duties in 1992 and cheered on his business from the boardroom.

Supplying Steel Tube and Custom Tubing Services to the Modern Steel Industry

Totten Tubes has grown regionally over the last few decades: Totten Tubes San Diego branch (1983), Totten Tubes Headquarters moved to Azusa (1999), a Totten Tubes branch in Phoenix (2000), Totten Tubes of Northern California (2011), and our most recently opened Totten Tubes branch in Vancouver, WA.  

"Third-generation leaders achieve 30 percent growth in three years." - Modern Metals, July 2022 Issue

In 2015, members of the third generation of family-owned Totten Tubes started talking about succession planning. That initial meeting—now referred to as the “hot tub meeting”—set the Azusa, California-based business on a steep growth trajectory. What started in a Los Angeles warehouse in 1955 by founder Marvin Totten has grown into a five-location, 125+ employee operation. Sales in 2021 topped out over $100 million.  Read full article here

 

A Commitment to Sustainable Practices for Steel Tubing Supply

To build a more environmentally conscious future, Totten Tubes provides eco-friendly steel to help you establish more sustainable building practices. Our sustainable steel tube products are 100% recyclable and made from up to 90% recycled scrap steel, and EPDs, LEED certifications, and post-consumer recycled percentages are available upon request. Your priorities are our priorities, and we look forward to working with you for many years to come. Build sustainable business practices with high-quality steel tube from Totten Tubes!

A Commitment to Our Community

Totten Tubes, through our charitable giving programs, reflects our commitment to shareholders, customers, vendors, employees, and, most importantly, our communities. We are proud to support several groups through long-term partnerships and extended projects with many local and global; organizations as a part of our corporate philanthropy.

A History of Valued Employees and Satisfied Steel Tubing Customers

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