TPI April 2011

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MST Seamless Tube & Pipe announces new hires, new name and new website

MST Seamless Tube & Pipe has launched a renovated website to coincide with its new name, logo and tagline. The manufacturer made slight modifications to its name and is now known as MST Seamless Tube & Pipe, rather than Michigan Seamless Tube. “It’s a subtle name change,” said Ted Fairley, vice president of sales and marketing. Customers already refer to

the company as MST, so the name change was a logical next step. “It better reflects our diverse product line and puts more focus on our pipe business, which has seen notable increases over the past two years,” added Mr Fairley. The company’s renovated website, www.mstube.com, is now simpler to navigate and enables new and potential

customers to see a comprehensive overview of the products and services provided by MST. The company has also appointed two new members to its executive team. Bob Stokes joins the company as controller, and Raul Holguin will work on international business development. As controller, Bob Stokes will bring considerable experience to the team and the company, having previously held high-level positions in numerous companies, acting as chief financial officer, director of finance and controller. “Bob’s proven experience in tax accounting; mergers and acquisitions; costs systems and IT systems will help us meet our financial goals and continue on our path of annual growth,” said Les Whitver, vice president of operations. Raul Holguin will apply his extensive experience with international logistics and transportation to expediting customers’ orders. Mr Holguin, who speaksEnglish,SpanishandPortuguese, will interface with MST customers and prospects throughout Mexico, Central America and South America. “This new position is integral to boosting our international efforts, which have seen a significant increase over the past year as new customers from Mexico, Chile, Columbia and Brazil turn to MST,” said Mr Whitver. “I’m certain Raul will play an essential role in growing our business even further.” MST Seamless Tube & Pipe manufactures carbon and alloy seamless cold-drawn pipe and tube for a variety of industry applications, including aircraft and aerospace; mining and construction; automotive; and agriculture. The company operates a 320,000ft 2 manufacturing facility in South Lyon, Michigan.

MST Seamless Tube & Pipe – USA www.mstube.com

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