Russel Metals Announces Executive Promotion
09/18/2009 - Russel Metals announces the promotion of John G. Reid to the position of Vice President, US Operations.
Russel Metals Inc. announced the promotion of John G. Reid to the position of Vice President, US Operations.
With his new position, Reid will continue to serve as President of the company's JMS Russel Metals operations (including Norton Metals). In addition to his current responsibilities, he will also have oversight over Russel Metals Williams Bahcall and Baldwin International.
"With the Company's increasing footprint in the United States, the promotion of John to Vice President, US Operations is a natural evolution as we formulate our growth strategy for that market and capitalize on the strength of our balance sheet," commented Brian Hedges, President and CEO.
Reid started with JMS Metals Services, Inc. and related companies in 1991, was promoted to President of JMS in 1994. He has served as President of the company's JMS Russel Metals operations since Russel's purchase of JMS in 2007.
Russel Metals, one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America, conducts business in three metals distribution segments: metals service centers, energy tubular products and steel distributors. The company operates under various names including Russel Metals, A.J. Forsyth, Acier Leroux, Acier Loubier, Acier Richler, Arrow Steel Processors, B&T Steel, Baldwin International, Comco Pipe and Supply, Fedmet Tubulars, JMS Russel Metals, Leroux Steel, McCabe Steel, Megantic Metal, Metaux Russel, Metaux Russel Produits Specialises, Milspec Industries, Norton Metals, Pioneer Pipe, Russel Metals Specialty Products, Russel Metals Williams Bahcall, Spartan Steel Products, Sunbelt Group, Triumph Tubular & Supply, Wirth Steel and York-Ennis.
Russel Metals, one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America, conducts business in three metals distribution segments: metals service centers, energy tubular products and steel distributors. The company operates under various names including Russel Metals, A.J. Forsyth, Acier Leroux, Acier Loubier, Acier Richler, Arrow Steel Processors, B&T Steel, Baldwin International, Comco Pipe and Supply, Fedmet Tubulars, JMS Russel Metals, Leroux Steel, McCabe Steel, Megantic Metal, Metaux Russel, Metaux Russel Produits Specialises, Milspec Industries, Norton Metals, Pioneer Pipe, Russel Metals Specialty Products, Russel Metals Williams Bahcall, Spartan Steel Products, Sunbelt Group, Triumph Tubular & Supply, Wirth Steel and York-Ennis.
