A post outstanding in its field.
CMC is the nation’s leading producer of high-strength steel fence posts, trusted by distributors, retailers, and contractors who need consistent supply and dependable performance. Manufactured from 100% recycled, hot-rolled American billet steel, CMC fence posts deliver uniform quality, superior toughness, and long-term durability—without the brittleness risks common in rail steel alternatives. Produced at multiple U.S. facilities and marketed under respected brands like Southern Post® and Sheffield®, CMC fence posts are available in two finishes and multiple weights and lengths for agricultural, residential, and highway applications. With three-stud anchor plates, oven-cured painted finishes, and proven brand recognition, CMC fence posts are engineered for stability in the ground and confidence in the supply chain.
WHY CMC FENCE POST
Built for durability—backed by experience
Manufactured from 100% recycled, hot-rolled American billet steel for consistent strength and long-term performance—without the brittleness of rail steel. With more than 45 years of T-post manufacturing experience, CMC delivers proven performance you can trust.
Supply Strength, Coast to Coast
As the only T-post producer with multiple manufacturing facilities coast to coast, CMC’s vertically integrated steelmaking ensures stable availability, shorter lead times, and dependable delivery across the U.S.
Built for strength and stability in the field
With heavier anchor plates, reflective tips, and sturdier taped clips—plus three-stud anchor plates, heavy-duty options like Sheffield®, and oven-cured finishes—you get better ground holding, visibility, and long-lasting corrosion resistance.
Options that fit the job
Whether you need supply-only tendon delivery or a full supply-and-install solution, our team adapts to your project structure, geography, and crew capabilities.
Problem-solving beyond the cable
A wide range of weights, lengths, and finishes—backed by trusted brands like Sheffield®— serves agricultural, residential, commercial, and highway applications.
PAINTED FENCE POSTS
0.95 lb./foot
1.10 lb./foot
1.25 lb./foot
1.33 lb./foot
1.50 lb./foot
Grape stakes
Silt post
Lawn and garden posts
UNPAINTED FENCE POSTS
0.85 lb./foot
0.95 lb./foot
1.10 lb./foot
1.25 lb./foot
1.33 lb./foot
1.50 lb./foot
Fence Accessories
Electric fence posts
Corner and brace assemblies
Clips
TABLE NEEDED
BARBED WIRE
These fences generally consist of three to five strands of barbed wire. Since the barbs on the wire can harm livestock that tend to be more active such as pigs, horses, sheep and goats, barbed wire should be used only for cattle containment and property line marking. Barbed wire is a less costly option compared to other fence types which makes it a good choice for long distances.
Installing barbed wire involves stringing wires from the top down. Barbs should be removed from any gate post or anchor post. After the wire has been strung along the fence, it should be tightened to the appropriate tension before it is permanently attached with clips.
HIGH TENSILE WIRE FENCES
Since these fences present less physical risk to active livestock, they are suitable for corrals and for containing cattle, hogs, horses, mules and other game. This fencing can be electrified for more secure livestock containment. They are generally lower cost compared to other fence types, but require permanent inline stretchers and springs. These fences are designed to withstand the impact of active livestock and then recover to their original state.
Special anchor bracing such as high-strength double H-braces are required. Normal anchor posts will not secure high tensile wire fences adequately. After the posts have been set, wires are strung along the posts followed by the installation of the in-line tensioners and spacers.
ELECTRIC FENCES
These fences are ideal for most types of livestock and are typically used for cattle, hogs, goats, horses, mule, sheep, poultry and other game. They can be built for temporary or permanent use. They require special electric controllers and mounting clips, which improve the fencing visibility by livestock.
Electric fences require fewer anchor posts. After the posts are installed, special insulator clips are required to prevent shorts in the circuits, along with a wire energizer. There are many electric fence designs depending on the application.
FIELD FENCES
These fences are ideal for most types of livestock. They can be used safely without physical injury for cattle, hogs, goats, horses, mules, sheep, poultry and other game. They are also well suited for smaller animals because of the vertical and horizontal wire.
INSTALLATION
For all types of fencing, the anchor and corner posts are installed first, then any anchor posts that will be on the tops of hills or the bottom of any valley dips. If the fence curves more than 10 degrees, an anchor post will be needed. Also, anchor posts are needed at certain distance intervals depending on the type of fencing and the type of posts.
Major tools and supplies needed:
- Tubular post driver
- Wire cutters
- Wire dispenser
- Wire stretcher
- Fence posts - corner, anchor and line
- Fence wire
- Wire clips for attaching wire to posts
- Fence post caps for livestock protection (if applicable)
- Wire energizer for electric fences (if applicable)
- In-line tensioners for high tensile fences (If applicable)
MAINTENANCE
Depending on the type of fence, it will need to be re-stretched once or twice a year. CMC’s steel fence T-posts are strong and durable, and only need occasional repainting if the paint gets scratched.