Steel Technologies to Acquire Stripco

Steel Technologies, which is a service center and a 50/50 joint venture between Nucor and Mitsui & Co. (USA), announced earlier this week the acquisition of Stripco LLC. Below is the press release provided to Steel Market Update by Steel Technologies:

LOUISVILLE, KY (April 22, 2014) – Steel Technologies LLC (“Steel Technologies”) today announced its agreement to purchase Stripco LLC, Stripco Sales Company, LLC, and Stripco Express Inc. (collectively, “Stripco”). Stripco is a premier value-added steel processor with operations in Mishawaka, Indiana. The transaction has received governmental approval and is expected to close in early May.