Service Center News

Calstrip Industries has implemented STRATIX at its new location in Blytheville, Ark. STRATIX is the metal service center ERP software from Invera.

Mill Steel, Grand Rapids, Mich., has expanded its reach into prepainted and coated products with the acquisition of Prassas Metal Products, a Los Angeles-based steel trading and stocking distributor. The acquisition strengthens Mill Steel’s geographic footprint, with additional sourcing opportunities and greater reach.

Totten Tubes, Azusa, Calif., has made several personnel changes through the organization. Totten Tubes is a leading West Coast pipe and tube distributor.

The Chicago Tribune reported Ryerson has a deal to sell the company’s Central Steel & Wire facility in Chicago to Amazon to be developed as the online retailer’s newest storage and distribution space. The deal is for a reported $45 million.

Leeco Steel, Lisle, Ill., has promoted two individuals in its South Region. Leeco, an O’Neal Industries company, is a large supplier of steel plate.

Bill Kotcher has been promoted to president of Tioga Pipe Inc. He had been serving as COO since joining the company in 2016.

Olympic Steel Inc., Cleveland, reported a full-year loss of $5.6 million in the coronavirus-affected 2020. The company had reported a net income of $3.9 million in the prior year.

Kevin Richardson will retire as president, South-East region for Ryerson. Richardson has served as president of the region since 2007.

American Piping Products Inc., St. Louis, has promoted Matt Danis to CEO. Danis has worked at APP since 2009 and has served in various capacities over the past 12 years, including president, CFO and COO.

Reliance Steel & Aluminum, Los Angeles, reported fourth-quarter net sales of $2.1 billion and net income of $129.6 million, down 12.8 and 21.7 percent, respectively, compared with the same quarter last year.