401(k)
2023 plan-year 401(k) DOL Form 5500

Zekelman Industries Employees 401(k) and Pension Plan

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA — verify with linked source filings below.

Sponsored by Wheatland Tube, LLC · Illinois · Manufacturing

What the 2023 filing shows

Zekelman Industries Employees 401(k) and Pension Plan holds $207M for 1,434 participants — about $144,628 per participant, up 22.1% over the 2023 plan year.

$207M
total plan assets (2023 EOY)
1,434
covered participants
$144,628
avg assets per participant
+22.1%
assets growth YoY
Total Assets (2023)
$207M
Participants
1,434
State
Industry
Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About Zekelman Industries Employees 401(k) and Pension Plan

Zekelman Industries Employees 401(k) and Pension Plan is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Wheatland Tube, LLC, headquartered in Illinois. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $207M in total end-of-year assets and covers 1,434 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 231327437, and the plan has been effective since 1982-03-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $170M at the beginning of 2023 to $207M at year-end — a gain of 22.1%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $207M, with reported net income of $37M driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows — a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$170M
Total Assets (End of Year)$207M
Net Assets (End of Year)$207M
Net Income$37M
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN231327437
Plan Effective Date1982-03-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Wheatland Tube, LLC)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 4 2,969 $539M
2023 4 2,907 $572M
2024 4 3,197 $600M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Zekelman Industries Employees 401(k) and Pension Plan?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, Zekelman Industries Employees 401(k) and Pension Plan holds $207M in total assets with 1,434 participants. It is sponsored by Wheatland Tube, LLC.
What type of plan is Zekelman Industries Employees 401(k) and Pension Plan?
Zekelman Industries Employees 401(k) and Pension Plan is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1982-03-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 231327437.
Who sponsors the Zekelman Industries Employees 401(k) and Pension Plan?
Zekelman Industries Employees 401(k) and Pension Plan is sponsored by Wheatland Tube, LLC, located in Illinois. The sponsor's EIN is 231327437 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.
How did Zekelman Industries Employees 401(k) and Pension Plan perform in 2023?
Zekelman Industries Employees 401(k) and Pension Plan grew by 22.1% during 2023, moving from $170M to $207M in total assets. Net income was $37M.
Where can I find official filings for Zekelman Industries Employees 401(k) and Pension Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Zekelman Industries Employees 401(k) and Pension Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 231327437 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Zekelman Industries Employees 401(k) and Pension Plan compare to other plans?
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2023.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 231327437.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 — Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B — Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 filings (EBSA). See our methodology for details.