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Ryerson

Industrial · Public-to-Private Transactions · Acquired in October 2007

Distributes and processes metals for a broad geographic market with service centers in the U.S. and Canada.

Platinum Equity Portfolio Company Ryerson metals worker.

Key facts:

  • 160+ years in the metals industry.
  • Expanding international customer base through joint ventures in India and China.
  • Handles 3.1 million tons of steel annually.
“Since 1995, Platinum Equity has demonstrated a knack for generating huge returns from corporate castoff businesses. Now, it's doing it again with two of the largest metal service centers, Ryerson and PNA.” Stephen E. Makarewicz, President & CEO, Ryerson