Universal Stainless CEO Receives One of Three Top Honors in Smart 50 Awards Event
12/11/2014 - Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc. announced that Dennis M. Oates, chairman, president and chief executive officer, received one of three top honors presented by Smart Business magazine at a Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards ceremony in November 2014.
The Smart 50 Awards recognize the top executives of the 50 "smartest companies" in the Pittsburgh region for their ability to effectively build and lead successful organizations. Additionally, three individuals were chosen by an independent panel of judges, from among the Smart 50 for recognition in the categories of Innovation, Impact and Sustainability.
Mr. Oates won in the category of Sustainability and in so honoring Mr. Oates with the Sustainability award, the judges noted that he has "refocused the entire company on a relentless pursuit of best-in-class lead times, on-time performance and customer responsiveness."
"I am deeply honored to have received both a Smart 50 award from Smart Business Pittsburgh as well as their prestigious Sustainability award," noted Denny Oates. "While presented to me, these awards are truly recognition of the hard work, dedication and determination of the entire Universal Stainless team. We work together every day to achieve manufacturing excellence and product innovation, which are two key drivers of our strategic plan. Through these efforts, we are continuing to advance the position of our Company within the specialty steel industry, with the goal of ensuring and accelerating our growth trajectory to the benefit of our customers, shareholders, employees and our broader community for the long term."
Mr. Oates won in the category of Sustainability and in so honoring Mr. Oates with the Sustainability award, the judges noted that he has "refocused the entire company on a relentless pursuit of best-in-class lead times, on-time performance and customer responsiveness."
"I am deeply honored to have received both a Smart 50 award from Smart Business Pittsburgh as well as their prestigious Sustainability award," noted Denny Oates. "While presented to me, these awards are truly recognition of the hard work, dedication and determination of the entire Universal Stainless team. We work together every day to achieve manufacturing excellence and product innovation, which are two key drivers of our strategic plan. Through these efforts, we are continuing to advance the position of our Company within the specialty steel industry, with the goal of ensuring and accelerating our growth trajectory to the benefit of our customers, shareholders, employees and our broader community for the long term."
