Western Slope Iron and Supply recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. The event, attended by about 100 people, including customers, contractors, vendors, subcontractors, trade partners, and generations of owners, was a testament to the company’s milestone achievement.
The company’s founder, Jim Over, as well as his son Jeff Over and current owner David Marsh were present for the celebration. Marsh shared his thoughts on the company’s success and thanked those who had supported them over the past five decades. He attributed the company’s resilience to having loyal customers and treating people well.
Western Slope Iron and Supply specializes in steel fabrication and has provided materials for various local projects such as the Community Hospital’s James Pulsipher Regional Cancer Center, the new Grand Junction High School, the new Orchard Mesa Middle School, and the Lincoln Park Stadium Tower. The company has also supplied steel for projects across the state and even some out-of-state projects such as the expansion of McCarran International Airport (now Harry Reid International Airport) in Las Vegas during the 2000s.
Currently employing 65 Mesa County residents, Western Slope Iron and Supply is a significant local employer in the area. With their commitment to quality workmanship and customer service, they have established themselves as a trusted supplier of steel products in Colorado and beyond.
