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Andes Coil Processors has installed a new cut-to-length (CTL) line at its Gary, Ind., facility. The 60-in. refurbished Cincinnati CTL line joins existing 72- and 60-in. slitting lines, giving the company four lines running seven machine shifts with capabilities between 0.011 and 0.1875 in. thick in...
Cincinnati-based ARKU Inc. has launched a blog that brings together expertise, proven recommendations, and essential information about leveling and deburring sheet metal and offers case studies about companies using leveling and deburring machines. Available blog entries include “5 reasons why...
Dajcor Aluminum Ltd., a manufacturer of extruded and fabricated aluminum products based in Chatham-Kent, Ont., has announced plans to build its first U.S. operations near Hazard, Ky. The $19.6 million investment is expected to create up to 265 full-time jobs. Operations are scheduled to begin by...
The L.S. Starrett Co., Athol, Mass., a manufacturer of measuring tools, gauges, and metrology systems, has announced the appointment of Jon-Michael Raymond as director of sales, North America, industrial products. He succeeds Tony Aspin, vice president of sales, who will be retiring. Raymond has...
Material Sciences Corp. has announced that Sky Island Capital, a Dallas-based middle market private equity firm, has purchased majority control of the company. MSC produces advanced materials and specialty coated metals for such end markets as transportation, building products, packaging, and...
Germany-based steel producer Thyssenkrupp has announced that it expects European antitrust regulators to block plans for a joint venture with Tata Steel of India. As a result, the steelmaker intends to eliminate a total of 6,000 jobs and restructure its business. Thyssenkrupp also has halted a plan...
Sandmeyer Steel Co., Philadelphia, a provider of stainless steel, nickel alloy, and titanium plate and plate products, has entered the specialty pipe and tubular market.
The company now offers stainless steel, nickel alloy, and titanium welded tubular products.
NASA has reported that an investigation revealed Sapa Profiles Inc. faked test results and provided faulty materials to the space agency, causing the failure of two satellite launch missions and more than $700 million in losses. The Oregon-based metals manufacturer, now known as Hydro Extrusion...
O’Neal Steel LLC, Birmingham, Ala., has launched a refreshed corporate brand identity. As part of this effort, the company has designed a new logo, launched a new website, and enhanced its PRONTO® e‐commerce platform. The new logo is designed as a team of six S’s to make the “O” and...
SSAB, a provider of value-added products and services with production facilities in Sweden, Finland, and the U.S., now is accepting applications for the Swedish Steel Prize 2019. The award, which recognizes innovative ideas and products in steel, attracts competitors from around the world. It will...
Markforged, a manufacturer of metal and carbon-fiber 3D printers, has introduced a flame-retardant material intended for use by industries such as aerospace, automotive, defense, and electronics. The self-extinguishing Onyx FR composite, which is only compatible with the company’s industrial 3D...
United States Steel Corp. has announced plans to invest more than $1 billion to construct a new, sustainable, endless casting and rolling facility at its Edgar Thomson Plant in Braddock, Pa., and a cogeneration facility at its Clairton Plant in Clairton, Pa., both part of the company’s Mon Valley...
Atlanta-based Novelis Inc., a provider of aluminum rolling and recycling, has announced its development of the first aluminum sheet battery enclosure for the electric vehicle and battery markets. Built with Novelis Advanz™ aluminum products and part of the Novelis Alumineering® collection of...
Olympic Steel, Cleveland, has promoted Hannah N. Price to general manager, Alabama Division, and Andrew J. Tobias to general manager, Berlin Metals, an Olympic Steel company that provides tin mill products, stainless steel strip, cold-rolled steel, and galvanized steel. Price joined the company in...
Cleveland-based Olympic Steel Inc., a national metals service center, has opened a distribution facility in Hanceville, Ala. The facility supports the company’s plate and sheet product distribution for the greater Huntsville and Birmingham metropolitan areas and increases product availability...
The Fabricator is North America's leading magazine for the metal forming and fabricating industry. The magazine delivers the news, technical articles, and case histories that enable fabricators to do their jobs more efficiently. The Fabricator has served the industry since 1970.
start your free subscriptionIn this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Caleb Chamberlain, co-founder and CEO of OSH Cut, discusses his company’s...
The Association of Metal Processors and Distributors (AMPD) serves the needs of professionals in the steel distribution industry.
Follow the link below to find an AMPD member steel supplier near you.