Duferco was established in 1979 by Bruno Bolfo, Chairman of the Board, and a group of other steel professionals to exploit the advantages of "emerging markets" steel production. At its inception, Duferco was based in New York, NY, and Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Company, through its relationship with local steel producers, quickly became the leading independent exporter of Brazilian steel throughout the world. Duferco's growth and profitability was based upon close relationships with key Brazilian producers (Cosipa/CSN/CST/Acominas and Usiminas) and the establishment of a small sales network, predominately in the US and in the Far East (Duferco's first office in the Far East was in Thailand, which opened in 1980).In the early 1980's, using its success in Brazil as a springboard, Duferco began to source steel products from other countries. First, Duferco concentrated on other South American countries, with its largest success in Argentina, Venezuela and Mexico. Leveraging on that success, Duferco began to develop purchasing operations in North America and Europe, with its first European office opening in London in 1981. Duferco then proceeded to open a chain of offices in the Pacific Rim that came on line in the late 1980's. After Thailand, the Company opened offices in Taiwan, the Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, China and South Korea.In the mid 1990's, the Company opened a large number of offices in Eastern Europe, putting in place an infrastructure in anticipation of the growth of the area as an export market. Duferco also launched ancillary trading operations in the field of raw materials primarily related to the steel industry, such as coke, coal, iron ore, scrap, pig iron, D.R.I., and related products, maximizing its contacts with steel producers throughout the world.In the mid 1990's, two occurrences in Europe presented an opportunity to Duferco. The first was the beginning of a consolidation in European steel, which caused severe financial hardship for smaller European mills. This presented opportunities for Duferco in Italy (Duferdofin), Belgique and Eastern Europe. The second was the restructuring of the Italian steel industry, which caused many steel professionals to enter pre-pension at an early age (50). This permitted Duferco to create an experienced industrial team to manage its properties.Duferco's acquisition of all assets from Ferdofin Siderurgica in receivership (now Duferdofin) was the first step in 1996, followed by many other opportunistic participations/acquisitions, such as Duferco Clabecq (1997), Makstil Skopje (1998), Duferco Farrell Corp. (1999), Duferco La Louvière (1999) and various distribution centers in Europe.

This Eagle doesn't make steel fly, but Eagle Steel Products company will arrange for its products to be transported by barge, train, or truck. Eagle Steel Products operates a steel service center on the Ohio River that has access to multiple modes of transportation. Eagle Steel Products company processes strip steel into a variety of products. Processing services include coil decanning, cutting-to-length, pickling and leveling, and slitting. Its products are used to make cars and household appliances and are also used by the office equipment manufacturing and construction industries. Eagle Steel Products was founded in 1982.

EMJ's origins date back to the entrepreneurs of the last century - men like Earle M. Jorgensen, A.B. Murray, C.A. Roberts and Perry Kilsby who understood the needs of a growing U.S. economy, and created an industry to meet those needs. Through the efforts of these visionaries, EMJ has grown into one of the largest metal distributors in the world.A rich history has fueled EMJ's evolution. Jorgensen Steel and Aluminum was founded in 1921 and quickly became a highly-regarded name in the U.S. metal-working industry. Jorgensen grew to stock one of the country's largest inventories of bar, sheet, plate and structural steel and aluminum.In 1990, Jorgensen merged with Kilsby-Roberts, the largest distributor of specialty bar and tubing in the country. Kilsby-Roberts' origins date back to the C.A. Roberts Company, founded in 1915, and Kilsby Tube Supply, founded in 1946. The two companies merged in 1981 to become Kilsby-Roberts. In 1986, Kilsby-Roberts acquired the century-old A.B. Murray Company, and its status as the pre-eminent bar and tubing distributor in the country was assured.Kilsby's strengths in tubing and specialty bar products - joined with Jorgensen's presence in the general line steel and aluminum markets - created a powerful strategic alliance: EMJ. Now, those three simple initials bring together all the resources and know-how of its predecessors.

The head office of ELG Metals, Inc. is located in Port Vue / McKeesport, PA approximately 12 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. Situated on a 27 acre site, the plant processes bulk Stainless Steels as well as all related Nickel-Chrome, Nickel-Chrome-Molybdenum alloys, Nickel-Copper, Nickel-Cobalt, Cobalt-Nickel, Tool Steels, Tungsten Carbide and Titanium products.The plant is equipped with a baler, shear and a state of the art analytical laboratory. Port Vue is capable of handling shipments by rail or truck and, as its name implies, has access to the inland waterway system utilizing a new barge facility.The Port Vue location also hosts the USA group's ancillary departments; Accounting, Finance, Human Relations, Information Technology and Technical Resources.

Eregli Iron and Steel Works (Erdemir Group) produces steel. Through its nine subsidiaries, the company produces about 6.5 million tons of crude steel and some 4.8 million tons of flat steel annually. It also makes long products like pig iron and wire road (used for making wire, nails, and steel mesh), as well as steel pipes for steam boilers, petrochemical facilities, defense installations, and hydraulic systems. Ataer Holding, a subsidiary of Turkish armed forces pension fund OYAK, owns a 49% stake in Erdemir. Eregli Iron and Steel company traces its roots back to 1960.

Ervin Industries has been serving the metalworking industry for more than 85 years, and measuring success by the success of those we serve.With a corporate vision for continuous improvement and a commitment to strategic breakthroughs in abrasive applications, materials, and new technologies - Ervin Industries is the world leader in the blast cleaning and shot peening industries.Ervin Industries' products and technologies represent the world standard for quality, innovation and commitment to the success of our customers.

The Essar Group is as strong as steel, as slick as oil, and on the go over sea and the airwaves. One of the largest corporations in India, the conglomerate's holdings include the country's first independent power plant and its first private steel plant. Other operations include construction, oil and gas production, and telecommunications. Controlled by the Ruia family, which has been in business since the 1800s, the Essar Group was founded by Nand Kishore Ruia and passed to his sons Shashi and Ravi after his death in 1969. Essar Group company is the Indian ownership interest in Vodafone Essar (formerly Hutchison Essar), a wireless joint venture with UK wireless company Vodafone.

Essar Steel Algoma Inc. has been a mainstay of the North American steel industry for more than 100 years. Today our revenues are primarily derived from the manufacture and sale of hot and cold rolled sheet and plate. A fully integrated steel producer with a raw steel production capacity of approximately 2.8 million tons per year, Algoma's size and diverse capabilities enables us to deliver responsive, customer driven product solutions straight from the ladle to direct applications in the automotive, construction, energy, manufacturing, pipe and tube, and steel distribution industries.Algoma's cornerstone asset, the Direct Strip Production Complex, is the newest thin slab caster coupled with direct hot rolling in North America. The DSPC™ positions Algoma as one of the leading suppliers of high strength and light gauge steel. In addition, Algoma's Heat-Treated Plate facility provides a full range of high quality heat treated products for abrasion resistant, ballistic and other specialty plate applications. First stage configured blanks and large profile welded shapes and profiles round out Algoma's product offering.Essar Steel Algoma is ISO 9002, 14001 and QS9000 certified and recognized as an Industrial Energy Innovator - continuously improving energy efficiencies throughout the operation including the efficient use and recycling of water.The Company's renewed spirit and focus is reflected in our strengthening competitive and financial performance. Algoma is on a course of action, emerging as a customer-focused, entrepreneurial company with the courage and growing capability to meet the industry's challenges head on.Essar Steel Algoma Inc. is a subsidiary of Essar Steel Holdings Ltd. Our operations are based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario with sales offices in Burlington, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta.Essar Global is a multi-national, diversified business group straddling the manufacturing and services sectors of steel, energy, power, communications, shipping and logistics, construction, mining and metals. The Group employs 38,000 people worldwide.

Service center operator Everglades Steel processes and distributes steel products such as angles, channels, flat bars and strips, pipe fittings, stainless steel, and tubing. It also offers aluminum and various alloy products; services include galvanizing and shearing and sawing. Everglades Steel serves customers in the bridge construction, cement, metal fabrication, mining, and sugar mill industries.

Evraz Claymont Steel focuses on customers with special product and service needs that are under served by more traditional commodity-oriented steel plate producers.The facilities are specifically configured to provide low-cost steel plate in small order sizes and non-standard dimensions, which along with consistent quality and customer service, differentiates us from other steel plate manufacturers. We focus on building long-term relationships, meticulous quality assurance and prompt, reliable service.We serve all major plate markets including Service Centers, Bridge Fabricators, Railcar Manufacturers, Heavy Construction Machinery and Material Handling Equipment, Mining Equipment, Storage Tanks, Pressure Vessel, and Shipbuilding. Our market extends through the United States, Canada and Mexico and our sales representatives are located strategically to assist you in your plate purchasing decisions.

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