Worthington Steel Ranked No. 1 in Large Organization Category of Columbus Top Workplaces

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Worthington Steel, Inc. (NYSE: WS) has been named the No. 1 Top Workplace in Columbus in the large organization category by Columbus CEO magazine. This marks the 13th consecutive year Worthington Steel has been named to the list—and its first as a standalone public company.

In addition to securing the top spot among large organizations, Worthington Steel also earned a special Leadership award, recognizing the Company’s exceptional leadership and employee confidence in its direction. The rankings are based entirely on feedback from employees, with survey results reflecting strong scores in key workplace factors such as respect, support, opportunities for growth and empowerment. Worthington Steel was one of just 81 companies to be named a 2025 Columbus Top Workplace.

“Being ranked No. 1 in our category and recognized for leadership is an incredible honor—especially in our first year as an independent company,” said Geoff Gilmore, president and CEO of Worthington Steel. “Our people are the foundation of our success, and this award is a testament to the culture they’ve built. I want to thank our team for their dedication, their feedback and for making Worthington Steel a top workplace in Columbus.”

Worthington Steel has been recognized as a Columbus Top Workplace every year since the inaugural list was published in 2013, demonstrating the Company’s long-standing commitment to putting people first and fostering an engaging and rewarding work environment.

For more information on the Columbus Top Workplaces list and to see all 2025 honorees, visit Top Workplaces.

About Worthington Steel

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel’s expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its approximately 5,000 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers’ visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Steel operates 32 facilities in seven states and six countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel’s purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees and strengthening its communities.

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Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 18 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.

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Melissa Dykstra

Vice President

Corporate Communications and Investor Relations

Phone: 614-840-4144

Melissa.Dykstra@worthingtonsteel.com

Source: Worthington Steel, Inc.