Hot Off the Press
Hybrid Bumper Systems Help Fuel
New-Business Boom for ACSYS
Wednesday, October 23, 2002
ACSYS (Automotive Component Systems) Inc., Southfield, MI, has been awarded more than $126 million in new and transfer business in its first year of operation. New business at the company is being driven by innovations such as front and rear hybrid bumper systems that combine metals and plastics. Other new programs include bracket assemblies, reinforcements, side impact beams and other stampings. See the firm online at
www.acsys-tech-com.
New Aluminum/Stainless Steel Service Center
Coming to Wisconsin
Wednesday, October 23, 2002
Cleveland, OH-based Ken-Mac Metals, Inc., has begun construction of a new 50,000-sq.-ft. service center, with plans to expand to 130,000 sq. ft., in Kenosha, WI. The heart of the new facility, planned to be operational by first quarter 2003, will be a custom-engineered Herr-Voss (Callery, PA) cut-to-length line capable of handling 40,000-lb. stainless-steel and aluminum coils in widths to 72 in..
Metals USA to Emerge
from Chapter 11 by Month End
Tuesday, October 22, 2002
Houston, TX-based metals processor Metals USA, Inc. has received court approval for its reorganization plan, and expects to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy by October 31, 2002. The company provides carbon-steel plates and shapes, flat-rolled products and building products.