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Olympic taps Hegler for GM role at Action Stainless
Written by Ethan Bernard
April 14, 2025
Olympic Steel has named Alex Hegler as general manager for its Action Stainless facility in Rock Hill, S.C.
The Cleveland-based service center chain said Hegler most recently served as sales manager for a global specialty metals distributor and service center.
“Alex is an effective commercial leader with a proven record of strategic market expansion,” Andy Markowitz, president of specialty metals at Olympic, said in a statement on Monday.
“His global experience will help drive fabrication-focused growth for the Rock Hill facility, Action Stainless, and Olympic Steel, particularly as large OEMs and other market leaders evaluate reshoring options for metal processing,” Markowitz added.
Hegler will report directly to Jessica L. Burroughs, VP of Action Stainless. He will have responsibility for the “day-to-day operations and sustainable growth of the Rock Hill facility.”
Action Stainless is a distributor of stainless steel, aluminum, and specialty alloy products.

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