Tag: Olympic Steel

Olympic Steel said it's open to future acquisitions in all three of its business segments.

Olympic Steel’s earnings jumped in the fourth quarter, even as the company dealt with "significant" price volatility in hot rolled for full-year 2023.

The 35th Annual Tampa Steel Conference starts in just a few days. As one of the premier domestic steel conferences, it’s the perfect way to kick off 2024. It’s not too late to register if you haven’t already done so, but make sure to book now!

Olympic Steel has promoted Zachary Siegal to the newly created role of president of manufactured metal products.

Olympic Steel’s earnings edged up in the third quarter vs. a year earlier, though sales declined due to lower metal pricing, the Cleveland-based metals service center said.

Cleveland-based service center group Olympic Steel has named a new aluminum sales director.

Olympic Steel has acquired Conway, Ark.-based Central Tube & Bar (CTB).

Olympic Steel said Leah M. Kiley has been promoted to the role of general manager for the company’s Minneapolis plate processing facility.

Here’s the program for the final day of SMU's Steel Summit on Wednesday, Aug. 23, at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta.

Despite an uncertain economic outlook, Olympic Steel is expecting demand to remain steady in the current quarter.

Olympic Steel has made leadership changes relating to the company’s fabrication growth strategy. The Cleveland-based metals service center said in a press release Tuesday that Edward ‘Max’ Fitzgerald has joined the company in the newly created role of vice president – fabrication. Fitzgerald will focus on strengthening the company’s “fabrication-related commercial presence, facilitating operational standardization, and […]

Olympic Steel announced changes to the company’s leadership team on Friday. Michael Heenan has been named general manager for the Cleveland-based metals service center’s Gary, Ind., temper mill processing and distribution facility. Heenan joined the company in 2010 and most recently served as regional sales manager for Olympic’s Gary and Schaumburg and Bartlett, Ill., Specialty […]

The Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI) and Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) kicked off their annual members conference on Wednesday, June 21. Members of both organizations have convened in Washington to discuss various topics related to the steel industry. A press conference on Wednesday afternoon included Philip K. Bell, president of SMA; Bob Weidner, president and CEO […]

We are counting down the days until SMU’s Steel Summit Conference on Monday-Wednesday, Aug. 21-23, in Atlanta. It’s only a little over two months away. Approximately 755 people have already registered. Our discounted room blocks are almost gone. Register here. The event will again be held at the Georgia International Convention Center, a massive conference center in close […]

Olympic Steel’s first-quarter net earnings slid 73% from the same period last year, but the company sees customer demand remaining steady through the second quarter despite economic uncertainties. The Cleveland-based metals service center reported net income of $9.9 million in Q1, off from $37.3 million in the same period last year, on net sales that […]

As you make your travel plans for this summer, don’t forget about this year’s Steel Summit Conference in Atlanta. The event will again be held at the Georgia International Convention Center, a world-class conference facility adjacent to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport—think low airfares and easy access. So mark your calendar for Monday-Wednesday, Aug. 21-23. The […]

Olympic Steel has appointed Jessica L. Burroughs to the newly created role of vice president for its Action Stainless and Alloys subsidiary. The Cleveland-based metals service center said Burroughs has more than 18 years of metals industry experience in roles including commercial, sales, and marketing functions. She will be reporting to Andy Markowitz, president of […]

Olympic Steel’s earnings tumbled in the fourth quarter, but the company remains focused on growth opportunities in 2023. The Cleveland-based service center reported net income of $4 million in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, down 84% from $24.9 million a year earlier on net sales that fell 17% to $520 million. However, for full-year […]

We’re less than two weeks away from the Tampa Steel Conference. It’s not too late to register, but you should do it ASAP. The event will be at the Tampa Marriott Water Street hotel on Sunday-Tuesday Feb. 5-7. Approximately 445 people have already registered, which is more than total attendance last year. New companies are being added […]

We’re less than two weeks away from the Tampa Steel Conference. It’s not too late to register, but you should do it ASAP. The event will be at the Tampa Marriott Water Street hotel on Sunday-Tuesday Feb. 5-7. Approximately 430 people have already registered, which is more than total attendace last year. We expect that number to […]

We’re less than one month away from the Tampa Steel Conference. The event will be at the Tampa Marriott Water Street hotel again, so mark your calendar for Sunday-Tuesday, Feb. 5-7. There are nearly 375 attendees registered, and the list is growing daily. Keep in mind that this is the high season for tourism in Florida, and […]

The new year is off to a great start, and there’s still time to register for the Tampa Steel Conference as you make your travel plans for 2023. The event will be at the Tampa Marriott Water Street hotel again, so mark your calendar for Sunday-Tuesday, Feb. 5-7. Nearly 300 of you have registered already. We’re on track […]

Olympic Steel Inc. has acquired Wichita, Kan.-based Metal-Fab Inc. for $131 million. The company said Metal-Fab, which manufactures venting and filtration products for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, will continue to operate under the same name, led by Mark Ohm, president. “It provides us with a solid platform for accelerating growth in two target market […]

Olympic Steel said Michael A. Tookey has joined the company in the newly created role of director of coated products. The Highland Hills, Ohio-based metals service center said Tookey’s responsibilities will focus the company’s efforts on accelerating growth related to coated carbon flat-rolled products and processes, including galvanized, galvannealed, aluminized, and automotive grades of steel. […]

We’re nearing the end of 2022, which means it’s time to register for the Tampa Steel Conference as you make your travel plans for 2023. The event will be at the Tampa Marriott Water Street hotel again this year. Mark your calendar for Sunday-Tuesday Feb. 5-7. Nearly 200 of you have registered already. We’re on track […]

We’re nearing the end of 2022, which means it’s time to register for the Tampa Steel Conference as you make your travel plans for 2023. The event will be at the Tampa Marriott Water Street hotel again this year. Mark your calendar for Sunday-Tuesday Feb. 5-7. Nearly 200 of you have registered already. We’re on track […]

Service center chain Olympic Steel posted sharply lower earnings in the third quarter ended Sept. 30 driven by a significant decline in metals prices, according to the company’s Nov. 3 earnings report. The Cleveland, Ohio-based metals service center and processor reported net earnings of $12 million in Q3, down 68% sequentially and 74% year-on-year (YoY). The dip […]

Well, earnings season is now well underway. We’ve seen the early reporters like steel processor Worthington Steel (who announced it will be splitting off its steel segment and creating two separate, publicly traded businesses), as well as tube producer Webco, and steel and metal manufacturer Commercial Metals Co. all report strong results in their latest earnings. […]

While steel service centers remain cautiously optimistic on their demand outlooks for the remainder of the year, most agree that the environment for mergers and acquisitions remains quite strong. This is according to executives from Reliance Steel & Aluminum, Ryerson, and Olympic Steel—some of the industry’s top players—speaking on their recent and respective second quarter […]

Service center chain Olympic Steel posted record quarterly sales and the second-most-profitable quarter in the company’s history during the second quarter. Both net income and sales were 27% higher year-on-year at $37.6 million and $709 million, respectively. “The continued strength of our three business segments in the second quarter drove another record-breaking performance for Olympic […]