About VIRCO

S.C. VIR CO INDUSTRY  VIRCO is a globally recognized steel trading company that was founded in 2011. We specialize in dealing with a variety of steel products, including second-choice steel, overstocking lists, and first-choice materials. Our aim is to provide high-quality steel products that meet the needs and requirements of our clients around the world.

At VIRCO, we have a long-standing reputation for excellence in the steel industry. Our experienced team of professionals has an in-depth understanding of the steel market and a strong relationship with our suppliers and customers worldwide. This allows us to provide our clients with the best possible service and to manage all their steel-related necessities.

We offer a wide range of steel products, including billets (rolled and in continuous casting), blooms, ingots, SBQ (Special Bar Quality), HRP (Hot Rolled Plate), HRC (Hot Rolled Coils), Forged Bars, Merchant Bars, Wire Rods, Rebars, and Scrap. We are committed to delivering high-quality steel products that meet the specific needs and requirements of our clients, no matter where they are in the world.

In 2021, we expanded our operations by founding VIRCO's sister company in Bulgaria, MRM Metal & Service Center. MRM specializes in the production and distribution of high-quality steel products, including billets, wire rods, and rebar. With MRM, we aim to serve the European market more effectively and offer our clients a wider range of options. To learn more about MRM and their products, please visit our website at https://www.mrm-steel.com/

Why second-choice materials ?

Steel mills aim to have 0 defects in the production process but, inevitably, errors occur.
To be considered “second”, a small flaw is sufficient. This doesn`t mean that the product is unusable. There are many reasons why a product may be declassified: it may not be quite straight or flat, it may have surface defects, the weld might not be flawless, the tolerances might not be according to the norm, the length might not be according to customer orders.

Even though secondary steel doesn`t come with 3.1 quality certificates, it is still very good for many uses. If you don’t need mill certification, secondary steel can be the right choice. If you are cutting smaller pieces, rust is not a problem, or you simply want to save a lot of money in material costs, you should consider second choice steel.

Advantages:
The main advantage of second choice steel is the small price. Compared with prime material, second choice comes at a significant discount.
Second choice products have the same chemical composition as prime material.
In most cases, the mechanical properties are similar to prime material, especially for the ones with surface defects.

Overall, the price-quality ratio is superior for secondary products. When buying, you get great value for your money.