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In the September 2023 Issue of FFJournal, Alliance Steel's President and Chief Operating Officer, Drew Gross, discusses the benefits that a young workforce brings to the table in the Steel and Manufacturing Industries.

Alliance Steel (Gary, Indiana) is pleased to announce Michael "Wesley" Morgan's promotion to Vice President of Sales. Under the leadership of Drew Gross, President, and Chief Operating Officer, Morgan will manage and direct its sales and business development efforts across Alliance Steel.

Advantages of Prepainted Steel   For years, steel has been used for everything from construction goods to consumer products – and for a good reason, it’s solid and versatile.    Get the look and performance you desire with prepainted steel sheets and coils from Alliance Steel. We can tailor these products to your specifications as a premier steel processor.    The Prepainted Steel Advantage  Prepainted…

When considering coil slitting services, it is essential to communicate your specific requirements, such as the desired mult width, material thickness, material type, and any additional processing or finishing needs. This information will help tailor services to meet your exact specifications.

Alliance Family of Companies announces the promotion of Janie Haskins to Toll Processing Assistant, effective June 9, 2023. After starting at Alliance Steel in March 2020 as a Front Desk Associate, Janie Haskins was promoted to Office Receiving Coordinator in October 2021. She has been with the Alliance Family of Companies for two years and this will be her second promotion.

Gary, Indiana, May 25, 2023 - Alliance Family of Companies announces the promotion of Elliot Gerth to Sales Representative – Service Centers and Distribution (SC&D), effective May 24, 2023. Elliot Gerth started at Alliance Steel as a Toll Processing Intern from the University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign. He joined Alliance in August 2022 as a Toll Processing Assistant.

Aluminized steel is useful where extreme heat and corrosion are common. Examples include components for incinerators, ovens, heaters, kitchen ranges, and barbecue burners. The ability to withstand degradation makes aluminized steel great for HVAC components or industrial piping that carries corrosive process media. What’s more, its non-leaching properties mean the material won’t affect food flavor. It’s widely used in cookware.    

Galvannealed Steel’s primary benefits are high strength, paintability, and corrosion resistance. With a spangle-free, gray-colored appearance, its ability to be formed, welded, and machined. Galvannealed Steel sheets and coils are resistant to premature degradation due to the zinc surface layer as a shield between the base material and atmospheric conditions. Zinc coating is also highly resistant to scratches, a key attribute in demanding operating conditions. 

The main difference between Hot - Rolled and Cold Rolled steel is how they are processed. Hot - Rolled steel is rolled at a very high temperature, typically over 1700 ° F, while cold-rolled steel is essentially hot-rolled steel further processed in cold reduction mills. Even beyond their processing temperature differences, there are numerous key differences between Hot - Rolled Steel and Cold- Rolled Steel.

Gary, Indiana's Mayor, Jerome A. Prince, announced the launch of the City of Gary’s Summer Youth Employment Program for Gary residents ages 14 to 21. This pilot program will allow Gary residents to earn wages, gain meaningful work experience, to learn and develop innovative skills in new careers and industries while interacting with working professionals in a positive work environment.