Summit Steel Buildings opens new sales and service office to strengthen Ontario presence

Frank Melo • August 12, 2025

Thorndale, Ontario, August 7, 2025 – Summit Steel Buildings has marked a significant milestone with the unveiling of its new sales and administration office for the Ontario region. The 600 square foot workspace adjacent to an executive meeting room is located just outside London and serves to bolster construction and client operations while significantly expanding regional representation. 


The sales and administration office is located on the second floor in the FCMP Outdoor manufacturing facility in Thorndale, which Summit Steel Buildings constructed in 2017. The client’s ownership was so satisfied with the quality of the initial structure that they rehired the company for expansion work. FCMP Outdoor business had grown considerably throughout the United States using Amazon distribution and it required two further extensions using Summit’s pre-engineered, open-ended building system.


The strategic establishment of an Ontario office further solidifies Summit Steel Buildings’ long-standing commitment to Central Canada and the broader national business landscape. The company is actively strengthening its collaborative network with commercial and industrial enterprises, which need additional storage or production space. Pre-engineered steel buildings are ideal for food and technology manufacturing, warehousing, mining, aviation   and aerospace. Among other uses, metal structures have become a very cost-effective building solution for community centres and recreational sports (such as for golf, skiing, hockey arenas, pool facilities and indoor soccer fields).

Frank Melo sits in new London office.
New office outside London offers a nice guest sitting area.
Frank Melo behind his desk in Thorndale, Ontario office.
Frank Melo hard at work in the new office.

Frank Melo, Director for Summit Steel Buildings, grew up in West Lorne and called London home until moving to Vancouver in 2019 to establish the company’s head office. Before founding the company with his business partners, Frank successfully ran Melo General Constriction (which specialized in residential construction and commercial steel building installation) for 24 years between 1996 and 2019. The lifelong relationships he established during the time helped propel the growth of his new company throughout Canada and the U.S. due to his reputation for quality craftsmanship, reliability and business acumen. Being back in London will serve to further develop commercial and industrial opportunities in the Ontario market.


“The expansion of our footprint in Ontario underscores the strategic importance of the province in our national and global operations. This new workspace represents a significant investment and a clear demonstration of our enduring commitment to local business and developing regional leadership in domestic enterprise,” Frank says. “By returning to my roots and deepening the existing relationships we have here, we are proactively addressing the evolving demands of the Ontario commercial and industrial building market. We hope to play a small role by actively contributing to the economic strength and vitality of the region.”

Exterior view of the FCMP Outdoor warehouse in Thorndale.
Exterior view of Summit Steel Buildings' new location outside London.
First floor welcomes you to the new office facility.
Find the office on the second floor in Thorndale.
View overlooking the lobby and meeting room.
Plenty of glass allows natural light into the building lobby.
Exterior view of the Summit Steel Buildings London office.
Frank Melo talking with a client in his new office.
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Here's a few photos of the FCMP Outdoor manufacturing and warehouse facility Summit Steel Buildings supplied and constructed.

The new London office is located on the second floor.

The expanded operational footprint for Summit Steel Buildings is designed to enhance overall efficiency and performance, including:

  • A local sales and marketing team that’s more convenient to servicing provincial buildings needs.
  • Extended customer service hours to work with clients across the entire nation. 
  • Accelerated shipping timelines for building components to local markets from our domestic manufacturing centres.
  • Located in a showcase structure that clearly demonstrates the possibilities and quality of our custom-designed commercial and industrial construction and engineering.


If your business is located in Ontario, or wherever you're located, contact Summit Steel Buildings to discuss your construction and facility needs. We’ll provide you with preliminary designs and an affordable price to support your future business operations. Reach our team online, by email at info@summitsteelbuildings.com or at 877-417-8335.



About the author

Frank Melo has a construction civil engineering technology and business background with over 25 years of experience as a business owner and contractor. He was raised and educated in London, Ontario and now divides his time between projects primarily in Ontario and British Columbia. He can be contacted at Summit Steel Buildings at (778) 951-4766 or by email at frank.melo@summitsteelbuildings.com or through LinkedIn.

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