The Association of Metal Processors and Distributors (AMPD) serves the needs of professionals in the steel distribution industry.
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Scrap isn’t a cost center; it’s an overlooked revenue center. And many operations could get more revenue from their scrap than they currently do.
United Performance Metals (UPM), a metals distributor in Hamilton, Ohio, has received a MANNY Award and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by Cincy magazine. Manufacturers from the Cincinnati area received awards in five categories: Best Place to Work, New Product Development/Innovation,...
Lightweight construction with mixed steel-aluminum compounds is a major topic in the automotive industry. To reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in the shipping industry, such mixed compounds also are being used increasingly in shipbuilding. With these, however, completely different material...
Scientists from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) MISIS have developed a way to strengthen aluminum-based composite materials. Doping aluminum melt with nickel and lanthanum, the scientists created a material combining features of both composite materials and standard alloys:...
Zyp Coatings Inc. has released Seize-Stop, a nonmetallic antiseize formulated with highly lubricating oil and powder lubricants. It provides antiseize protection in industrial applications that do not allow metal-containing products. The antiseize can be used with most metals, including plain...
Paul Nathanson, spokesperson for the Coalition of American Metal Manufacturers and Users (CAMMU), has issued the following statement on the agreement to end U.S. Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico. “The Coalition welcomes the agreement to remove the Section 232 steel and...
London-based S&P Global Platts, an independent provider of information, analytics, and benchmark prices for the commodities and energy markets, has announced the winners of its Global Metals Awards. The awards recognize companies for their exemplary performance in 14 categories of steel, metals,...
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...
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 subscriptionThis week on The Fabricator Podcast, Jason Becker, host of the Arc Junkies Podcast and owner of Underground...
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.