Service Centers
Kenwal Hires Kreuzer to Drive Growth Plans
Written by Michael Cowden
September 12, 2023
Kenwal Steel has hired Dean Kreuzer to the newly created position of vice president of strategy and business development.
The Dearborn, Mich.-based flat-rolled steel service center said Kreuzer would work to speed up growth initiatives at the company along with its existing leadership team.
Kreuzer officially joined Kenwal on Aug. 14. He had previously worked for more than 26 years at Columbus, Ohio-based service center and manufacturer Worthington Industries Inc., most recently as a general manager.

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