Dec. 15, 2006 — Lake Erie Steel, a subsidiary of Stelco Inc., has been awarded ISO/TS 16949:2002 Quality Management System certification for the manufacture of Hot Rolled Steel Coils.

In meeting the ISO/TS16949 standard, Lake Erie Steel has demonstrated its ability to consistently provide product that meets customer requirements, and enhances customer satisfaction through continual improvement of the company’s processes, products and services.

“Achieving certification to this internationally recognized standard illustrates Lake Erie Steel's ongoing commitment to provide automotive customers with high quality steel products,” said Peter Knocke, Vice President and General Manager. “It is also a testament to the talent and dedication of Lake Erie Steel employees, who have again risen to the challenge of continually improving quality standards.”

Stelco is one of Canada's largest steel companies. It is focused on its two Ontario-based integrated steel businesses located in Hamilton and Nanticoke, which produce high quality value-added hot rolled, cold rolled, coated sheet and bar products.