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Today, a new, fresh approach to lubricate and provide corrosion protection is to apply dry film lubricants to coil instead of piling on the zinc and oil or other forms of wet lubricants, according to Chemcoaters. Learn more at the company's webinar on Wed., Jan.30.
Liberty, Texas-based Boomerang Tube LLC, an oil country tubular goods (OCTG) producer, has named Paul DeWeese as CEO. DeWeese brings 20 years of experience to the company. He previously served as CEO for Epic Industrial Solutions LLC, Southwest Oilfield Products Inc., and Socotherm S.p.A. Before...
The piezoelectric materials found in everything from cell phones to musical greeting cards may be getting an upgrade thanks to work performed at Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. (Piezoelectric materials convert strain and stress into electrical charges.) Tech assistant professor of...
JW Aluminum, a manufacturer of flat-rolled aluminum products, has signed a lease with Daniel Island Sun LLC to add 22,000 sq. ft. of Class A office space at The Landing in Daniel Island, S.C. The new space will house up to 50 employees to perform key corporate functions as the $250 million...
The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), has presented three awards to automotive industry leaders who advocate for the use of steel in automotive applications. The awards include a $2,500 donation in honor of each recipient to...
Assan Aluminyum, a manufacturer of coil and sheet, foil, and prepainted aluminum products, has announced plans to increase its activity in North America with its establishment of its wholly owned subsidiary, Kibar Americas, located in Chicago. The company offers its products to a variety of...
Cortec’s VpCI®-391 water-based, removable coating delivers corrosion protection for indoor and outdoor applications. It dries to a thin, clear film that is almost unnoticeable. It can be used to protect unpainted and painted surfaces, as well as to prevent dissimilar-metal corrosion. The coating...
Following a very successful 2018, many steel producers and distributors wonder just how long the U.S. economy can keep humming along.
voestalpine Additive Manufacturing Centre Ltd. has earned ISO 9001:2015 certification for the design, simulation, and production of additively manufactured components for high-tech industries such as power generation and oil and gas. The company, based in Mississauga, Ontario, is a business unit...
Fort Wayne, Ind.-based steel producer and metals recycler Steel Dynamics Inc. has announced a number of changes to its senior leadership. Miquel Alvarez has been named to the newly created position of senior vice president, Southwest U.S. and Mexico. He comes to the company after serving 18 years...
Houston-based steel plate distributor Ranger Steel Services LP has hired Claus Gundlach as CEO. He succeeds President Jeff McPherson, who has left the company after a 39-year career. Gundlach has about 40 years of experience in the steel industry. He spent 20 years with Kloeckner & Co International...
Cleveland-based metals service center Olympic Steel Inc. has promoted Lauren A. Sulla to general manager, Detroit division. She joined the company’s Detroit office in 2008, serving most recently as manager, purchasing and materials management for the Detroit division. She has a bachelor’s...
Braidy Industries Inc., an Ashland, Ky.-based manufacturer of metals for the global transportation and defense industries, has named Thomas Modrowski as president of its subsidiary, Braidy Atlas. Modrowski, who has served as executive vice president of construction for Braidy Industries since June...
Chicago Tube and Iron Co., Romeoville, Ill., has promoted Denise Vaughan to the role of sales manager for the Cleveland division. She joined the division in 2016 as an account manager. Vaughan attended the University of Akron and The Ohio State University. She has 20 years of experience in metals...
Bull Moose Tube, a St. Louis-based manufacturer of steel pipe and tube, has announced the election of Andy Kaempfer, senior applications engineer – fire protection systems, to the American Fire Sprinkler Association’s (AFSA’s) Manufacturers/Suppliers Council. Kaempfer will serve a two-year...
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.