VAP Steel Named 2026 SBA Manufacturer of the Year for Western PA, Pennsylvania, and the Mid-Atlantic Region

We are incredibly honored to share that VAP Steel has been named the 2026 SBA Manufacturer of the Year for the Western Pennsylvania District, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the Mid-Atlantic Region.

This recognition from the U.S. Small Business Administration is especially meaningful to our team because it reflects the hard work, resilience, and commitment that have shaped VAP Steel over the years. As a family-owned manufacturing company based in East Pittsburgh, we take great pride in serving our customers, supporting our employees, and continuing to grow as part of Pennsylvania’s strong manufacturing community.

The SBA recognizes small businesses each year during National Small Business Week, highlighting companies that contribute to job creation, innovation, and economic growth. VAP Steel was listed among the 2026 local award winners announced by the SBA Western PA District Office, alongside other outstanding small businesses across the region.

For our team, this award is not just a milestone — it is a reminder of how far we have come and a motivator for where we are headed next. We are grateful to our employees, customers, partners, lenders, vendors, and community supporters who have helped make this recognition possible.

We are proud to represent Western Pennsylvania, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the Mid-Atlantic Region as the 2026 SBA Manufacturer of the Year.

You can read more about the SBA Western PA District Office’s 2026 National Small Business Week honorees here: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/sba-western-pa-district-office-announces-local-honorees-for-national-small-business-week-2026