Aug. 15, 2006 — Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. announced that Richard J. Hack has joined the company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Mr. Hack has more than 25 years of steel industry experience, with a background in manufacturing as well as extensive sales and marketing expertise in the specialty steel segment. He most recently served as Manager of Sales and Marketing for Bar and Custom Forged Products at Scot Forge Co. in Spring Grove, Ill. Mr. Hack has also held sales and management positions with Avesta Sheffield and Jessop Steel Co.

President and CEO, Mac McAninch, commented: "Rick Hack is an important addition to the Universal Stainless management team. His knowledge and experience complement our current business focus and will enable us to pursue new opportunities to further grow our company."

Headquartered in Bridgeville, Pa., Universal Stainless & Alloy Products manufactures and markets a broad line of semi-finished and finished specialty steels, including stainless steel, tool steel and certain other alloyed steels. The company's products are sold to rerollers, forgers, service centers, original equipment manufacturers and wire redrawers.