Tempel is a leading manufacturer of high-precision steel laminations for electric motors, transformers, and generators, serving fast-growing markets such as alternative energy, automotive, appliances, HVAC, infrastructure, and electric vehicles. Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Tempel operates additional manufacturing facilities in Canada, China, India, and Mexico.
With over 75 years of experience, Tempel specializes in producing magnetic steel laminations for a wide range of industries, including automotive, industrial, and energy sectors. The company’s product offerings include slit steel, progressively stamped laminations, and helical-wound cores. Tempel also provides material sourcing, metallurgical analysis, engineering, prototyping, product design, and tooling solutions, helping companies reduce both costs and working capital.
In 2021, Tempel was acquired by Worthington Industries, a major industrial manufacturing company with 53 facilities in seven countries. This acquisition positioned Worthington as a leader in the rapidly expanding electrical steel laminations market, essential for the growing shift towards electric energy. The combined expertise of Worthington and Tempel is contributing to reducing the carbon footprint by supporting the growth of renewable energy and the use of electric motors.
Worthington Steel (NYSE: WS), which separated from Worthington Industries in December 2023 to become a standalone company, continues to be a key player in the metals processing industry. The company specializes in carbon flat-rolled steel processing, electrical steel laminations, and tailor welding solutions, driving the steel industry toward a more sustainable future.
