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Lee Steel Announces Three Additions to our Commercial Team

Lee Steel is pleased to announce the addition of Ric Price as the General Manger of our new Multi-Blanking Division. Ric began his steel career in 1977 at the New York City sales office of Bethlehem Steel, and after gaining much experience, eventually moved to Grand Rapids, MI and worked as the sales manager of a service center. Most recently, Ric was the General Manager of a Midwest service center, spending his time in Chicago, Iowa, and Michigan. Ric has now joined Lee Steel to spearhead the operation and management of the new Multi-Blanking division. He can be reached at rprice@leesteelcorp.com or 616-734-0010.

Lee Steel is pleased to announce the addition of Chris McDonald to our commercial team. Chris was previously the Vice President of Steel Rolling Holdings, Inc. He will be based out of Lee Steel's Novi headquarters and brings with him an extensive knowledge of the steel industry. He is a welcome addition to the Lee Steel family. Chris can be reached at cmcdonald@leesteelcorp.com or by calling 248-327-3877.

Lee Steel is pleased to announce the hiring of Kevin Porter as our newest outside sales representative. Kevin will be based out of Lee Steel's Novi headquarters and has a solid background in steel sales. He is a welcome addition to the Lee Steel family. Kevin can be reached at kporter@leesteelcorp.com or by calling 313-432-2528.

Expansion of Wyoming, Michigan Facility on Schedule

Construction of a new addition to house our new Multi-Blanking Line is on track to be completed in December 2011.

LEE STEEL ANNOUNCES New Headquarters, New Look

Along with our move in August 2011 to new corporate offices in Novi, Michigan, Lee Steel is introducing a new logo and updating our corporate branding to reflect our commitment to provide our customers with innovation, high-quality products, and exceptional customer service.

Lee Steel Introduces Multi-Blanking Services

Lee Steel Corporation has purchased a new Precision Multi-Blanking Line with Stretcher Leveler from Red Bud Industries of Red Bud, Illinois, for their Wyoming, Michigan, service center. The new line is capable of processing material up to .135" (3.4 mm) by 72" (1830 mm) at coil weights up to 70,000 lb (31,751 kg). Continuing its philosophy of operating only the most modern, innovative equipment in its service centers, Lee Steel wanted a line that had the best, most state-of-the-art technology on the market.
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Lee Steel Installs New 72" Braner Slitting Line

Lee Steel has added a second 72" Braner slitting line to its Detroit facility. The new slitter will mirror the current 72" Braner slitting line and will also include a Braner tension leveler. Both lines will feed into the computer-controlled, automated banding system. This third new slitter since 2000 will bring the average age of Lee Steel's processing lines to under six years old, a remarkable number by industry standards.
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