EIGHTY FOUR, Pa. (March 31, 2026) – 84 Lumber is announcing a new brand collaboration with Pittsburgh-based apparel company Steel City. The partnership brings together two hometown brands rooted in craftsmanship, grit, and pride, resulting in a limited-edition apparel collection that celebrates Pittsburgh heritage and American-made values.
Founded in 1956, 84 Lumber has been proudly rooted in Pittsburgh for 70 years, growing from a single store in Western Pennsylvania into a national company serving builders and communities across the country. The Steel City collaboration reflects that legacy through thoughtfully designed apparel that blends classic workwear influences with modern style.
“This collaboration is about more than apparel, it’s about storytelling,” said Amy Smiley, vice president of marketing at 84 Lumber. “For seven decades, 84 Lumber has been built by our associates who take pride in their work and where they come from. Partnering with Steel City allowed us to bring that pride to life in a way that feels authentic, iconic, and unmistakably Pittsburgh.”
The collection features a crewneck t-shirt and hoodie, and a baseball cap showcasing co-branded Steel City x 84 Lumber designs. Each piece is inspired by the hard-working spirit that defines both brands and the city they call home.
“When I was a kid, I spent a lot of my Saturday mornings at 84 Lumber with my dad. Loading 2x4s into the back of his blue pickup truck, instead of watching cartoons,” said Brandon Grbach, CEO of Steel City. “It felt like a chore! But when I grew up, and started building my own things, I realized the lumberyard is where creation begins like a painter choosing canvas and color. Now, collaborating between Steel City and 84 Lumber is full circle for me. It’s about making something real, practical, and meaningful that didn’t exist before.”
The Steel City x 84 Lumber collection officially launches March 31, with items available through Steel City's website. For more information, visit 84lumber.com or steelcitybrand.com.
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ABOUT 84 LUMBER
Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Eighty Four, Pennsylvania, 84 Lumber Co. is the nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components, and industry-leading services for single-family and multifamily home construction, as well as commercial buildings. The company operates 320 facilities in 34 states, including stores, component manufacturing plants, custom door shops, and engineered wood product centers. 84 Lumber also provides turnkey installation services for a wide range of products, including framing, insulation, siding, windows, roofing, decking, and drywall.
84 Lumber is a certified women’s business enterprise owned by Maggie Hardy and has earned widespread recognition for its industry leadership and commitment to excellence. The company has been named one of Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America for 2024 and 2025 and was recognized as one of USA Today’s Top Retailers in 2024. For three consecutive years, 84 Lumber has also been included among America’s Best Large and Mid-Size Employers by Forbes and has appeared on the list of America’s Top Private Companies from 2019 through 2025. In addition, the company has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies. For more information, visit 84lumber.com or join us on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.