Pam Heglund. Courtesy Mill Steel
A local distributor of flat-rolled steel products expanded into new markets with a recent acquisition.
Mill Steel Company, headquartered in Grand Rapids, said it acquired Cleveland Metal Exchange (CME) and Chicago Stainless Metal Exchange in its largest acquisition to date. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
With the new addition, Mill Steel will launch a stainless and aluminum division with a full line of stainless steel and aluminum products. Former CME CEO Randy Horvat and President Jeff Haas will lead the division.
“We are thrilled to be entering the stainless and aluminum industry. This was an easy decision made by our customers and supports our plans for continued growth. I have the utmost respect for the CME team and confidence in our combined efforts to deliver a superior customer experience,” said Pam Heglund, CEO of Mill Steel.
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