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.
The International Titanium Association has published Titanium Statistical Review 2012-2016, now available for download. It is a compilation of titanium statistics from government and trade association data. The publication includes industry statistics for Canada, China, EU, Japan, Russia, Taiwan,...
The Doe Run Co., St. Louis, has named Anthony Staley as general manager for the Metals Division. He oversees metal processing and recycling operations at the company’s Resource Recycling facility in Boss, Mo., and the refinery, strip mill, and alloying and casting facility in Herculaneum, Mo....
Braidy Industries, Ashland, Ky., has named several top executives to oversee construction, engineering, and government relations involved in building a $1.3 billion aluminum rolling mill in South Shore, Ky. The 2.5 million-sq.-ft. plant, still awaiting final regulatory approval, will employ 550...
DS Mfg., a wholly owned subsidiary of Lincoln Industries located in Pine Island, Minn., is now operating under the same name as its parent company. The company acquired DS Mfg., a fabricator of small-diameter tube, two years ago. Since the acquisition, the company has increased its workforce by...
Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) has issued a call for presentations for AMPM2018: Additive Manufacturing with Powder Metallurgy, to be held June 17-20, 2018, in San Antonio, Texas. Submission categories include materials, applications, technical barriers, process economics, and new...
Gerdau Mill, a primary metal manufacturer in Jackson, Tenn., has been recognized by the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development with the Commissioner’s Award for Excellence for Workplace Safety and Health. The company’s employees worked more than 1,104,345 hours without injuries...
The Aluminum Association has released the Aluminum Standards and Data 2017: U.S. Customary Edition. The book, which was last updated in 2013, is a guide for those who use and produce aluminum. It has comprehensive information on all commonly available alloys and mill products. Regularly updated by...
American Douglas Metals (ADM), Orlando, Fla., a metal service center for aluminum metal distribution, processing, and fabrication for commercial and industrial applications, has been commissioned as North American partner for Master Italy Srl, a manufacturer of window and door hardware and...
Altair and the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) have announced the winners of the 5th annual Altair Enlighten Awards for innovations in automotive lightweighting. The winner of the Full Vehicle category was the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, which is 249 lbs. lighter than its predecessor. Toyota’s...
The American Galvanizers Association (AGA), Centennial, Colo., has released six videos online that cover the touch-up and repair of hot-dip galvanized steel. Topics include proper materials to use while performing the process, as well as specifications to follow and proper application of the repair...
Metal Powder Industries Federation and its affiliate APMI Intl. have issued an official call for papers and posters for POWDERMET2018: International Conference on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials, to be held June 17-20, 2018, in San Antonio, Texas. Submission categories include design and...
Hardox Wearparts offers SSAB Duroxite™ 100 pipe, an overlay product that provides extended service life when transporting wet or dry abrasives materials for mining, cement, dredging, recycling, steel mill, and oil sand applications. According to the company, consistent wear properties are...
The Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF), with the aid of powder metallurgy (PM) industry leaders, has released an updated version of the PM Industry Roadmap. Because of significant technological advancements over the past five years, the document has been updated to provide a detailed...
United States Steel Corp., Pittsburgh, has appointed Kevin P. Bradley as executive vice president/CFO. Bradley, who will be based at the company’s Pittsburgh headquarters, will report to David Burritt and join the company’s executive management team. In this position, Bradley leads all aspects...
Sturbridge Metallurgical Services Inc., an aerospace-approved materials testing laboratory in Sturbridge, Mass., has hired Richard “Ricky” Coffin as a materials testing engineer. A graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Coffin has a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering...
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.