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Worthington Steel taps Larivey as flat-rolled steel president

Written by David Schollaert


Worthington Steel has named Cliff Larivey as the company’s president of flat-rolled steel processing, effective Dec. 1. He will replace Jeff Klingler, who had been performing the role for the past year.

Larivey has served as the Columbus, Ohio-based company’s senior VP of commercial and purchasing since its separation from the former Worthington Industries, the company said in a statement.

Recall that Worthington Industries split into two standalone, public companies on Dec. 1, 2023: Worthington Enterprises and Worthington Steel. Worthington Enterprises focuses on building products, consumer products, and sustainable energy solutions. Meanwhile, Worthington Steel specializes in steel processing, electrical steel lamination, and tailor welding.

Before the split, Larivey served as Worthington Industries’ VP of purchasing for 11 years. He joined the business as director of steel purchasing with its acquisition of Gibraltar Strip Steel in 2010.

“[Larivey]… played an integral role in developing our buying intelligence and price risk capabilities,” said Geoff Gilmore, Worthington Steel’s president and CEO. “I have every confidence that through Cliff’s leadership, we will grow our flat-roll processing business and deliver on our strategic vision.”

The move also allows Klingler, Worthington Steels’ EVP and COO, who had been performing the role since the spit to focus on the company’s global business operations, growth, and strategy, according to the release.

Worthington Steel operates 32 facilities in seven states and six countries.

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