Family Business News by Nevada State Bank honors Martin Iron Works – Building a Family and a Skyline

Anywhere you look in Reno, Nevada, you’re likely to see a building constructed with the help of Martin Iron Works, Inc. In business since 1939, the structural steel contractor has worked on industrial projects, municipal buildings and infrastructure, high schools, University of Nevada buildings, hospitals, shopping malls, and even high-end residences. The Reno-based company has more than 100 employees working on projects in Nevada and Northern California. Continue reading article.

At the age of 81, President Piero Bullentini usually opens the doors at 7 a.m. and works till closing at 6 p.m. After immigrating to the U.S. from Italy in 1956, 18-year-old Piero joined his father at MIW, starting as a shop helper who greased the machinery. He worked his way up in the company, becoming president in 1989, and today owns the company with his children, Mario and Trish. Continue reading article.