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To mark our historic 100th anniversary, we continue our series of sharing stories from the past. In this eighth installment, we see many changes in the company throughout the 1980s, including the implementation of a new company President. CATCH UP ON PREVIOUS ARTICLES: Our Founder’s StoryFred Sr.’... Continue Reading

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Gregg Boucher, COO of Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, recently appeared on the “Destiny of Manufacturing” podcast, hosted by the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA). In this insightful episode, Gregg shares his vision for the future of ma... Continue Reading

The metal industry is among the oldest in existence. Several countries determine their industry growth by the increase in metals, demonstrating how crucial this material is. The metal supply chain comprises three critical stages: melt mills, re-rollers, and service centers. There are, of course, o... Continue Reading

Using today’s precision slitters, it's possible to produce strip products in widths as narrow as .035 inch. However, material thickness has an impact on how narrow you can go. In instances where the starting material is too thick, flat wire is an avenue to achieve those narrow widths. This similarly... Continue Reading

Download the 16 page Economic Update for the full details of recent economic trends impacting the steel and commodities markets, as well as the associated industries across the globe. Continue for the Executive Summary. The Americas FED CHAIR POWELL OFFERED AN EXPLICIT ENDORSEMENT OF INTEREST RA... Continue Reading