International Steel Group Inc. announced that it achieved record shipments of approximately 4,039,000 tons for the third quarter of 2004.

"Our record shipments reflect the continuing strength of the steel market and our increasing shipping capability resulting from our recent acquisitions of Weirton Steel and Georgetown Steel," said Rodney B. Mott, President and CEO. “This is further evidence that we are rapidly becoming the leader in the North American steel industry. We are optimistic that economic and steel market conditions will remain strong in North America and globally for the near term."

Mott also said that the Weirton operation experienced a rapid and successful startup and that Georgetown is well on its way to reaching its planned level of production and shipments.

International Steel Group Inc. is one of the largest steel producers in North America. It produces a variety of steel products including hot-rolled, cold-rolled and coated sheets, tin mill products, carbon and alloy plates, wire rod and rail products and semi-finished shapes to serve the automotive, construction, pipe and tube, appliance, container and machinery markets.