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Photos: Made in California | Hannibal Steel in Vernon

Hannibal Steel has held on to its leading position despite tough times for manufacturers and the steel industry caused by a sluggish recovery and stiff foreign competition.

Hannibal Steel has held on to its leading position despite tough times for manufacturers and the steel industry caused by a sluggish recovery and stiff foreign competition.   (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

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Hannibal Steel in Vernon is a fabricator of steel tubing that winds up as the mufflers on Harley Davidson motorcycles. The company also makes steel frames for windows and storage racks for use by the warehouse and distribution industry. Before the recession Hannibal had nearly 300 workers and $100 million in annual sales. It’s on track to return to that revenue level, but with about 185 employees.

Hannibal Steel in Vernon

The company has been owned by its employees since 2008.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Hannibal Steel in Vernon

Steve Rogers, vice president of sales, says the Vernon company “scratched and clawed” its way back from the brink through efficiency and innovation, including the development of products designed to improve safety and withstand earthquakes.   (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Hannibal Steel in Vernon

The Southland’s extensive warehousing industry makes for plenty of potential customers. “Our location is perfect because Southern California is the single biggest storage rack market,” sales Vice President Steve Rogers said.   (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

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