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Midrex Technologies names Woody as new CEO

Written by Ethan Bernard

April 2, 2024

Midrex Technologies has named K.C. Woody as president and CEO, effective immediately.

Former Midrex CEO Stephen Montague will continue to serve on the board of directors, the Charlotte, N.C.-based company said on Monday.

Woody joined Midrex in 2010 and became COO in 2020. In 2023, he was promoted to president of the company.

“Our industry has a key role to play in reducing global CO2 emissions, and we are dedicated to creating a sustainable future for iron and steelmaking,” Woody said in a statement.

Additionally, Midrex said Will Dempsey has been appointed COO and Sean Boyle was named VP – Commercial.

Midrex is involved in direct-reduction ironmaking (DRI) technology and aftermarket solutions for the steel industry.

Ethan Bernard

Ethan Bernard is a reporter and editor for Steel Market Update. He previously worked for American Metal Market as a copy editor in the New York office for two years starting in 2008. Later, he copy edited AMM’s monthly magazine on a freelance basis from 2015 until 2017. With experience in financial copywriting and textbook publishing, he holds a BA in Comparative Literature from UC Berkeley, and an MFA. in Creative Writing from New York University. He can be reached at ethan@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-759-7871.

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