Russel Metals Announces Installation of a Butech Bliss Synergy(TM) Hydraulic Roller Leveler to Its Cut-to-Length Line in Ontario

TORONTO, Sept. 4, 2013 /CNW/ - Russel Metals Inc. (RUS - TSX) announced today the completion of the installation of a Butech Bliss state-of-the-art Synergy^TM hydraulic roller leveler to its heavy gauge cut-to-length line at its B&T Steel division in Stoney Creek, Ontario. This equipment is designed to process 0.75 inch thick material up to 72 inches wide and is part of the $7 million upgrade to the two cut-to-length lines at its B&T Steel division. This upgrade allows the Company to provide superior quality products with industry leading flatness.

Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America. It carries on business in three metals distribution segments: metals service centers, energy products and steel distributors, under various names including Russel Metals, A.J. Forsyth, Acier Leroux, Acier Loubier, Acier Richler, Alberta Industrial Metals, Apex Distribution, Apex Remington, Arrow Steel Processors, B&T Steel, Baldwin International, Comco Pipe and Supply, Fedmet Tubulars, JMS Russel Metals, Leroux Steel, McCabe Steel, Mégantic Métal, Métaux Russel, Métaux Russel Produits Spécialisés, Milspec, Norton Metals, Pioneer Pipe, Russel Metals Specialty Products, Russel Metals Williams Bahcall, Siemens Laserworks, Spartan Energy Tubulars, Sunbelt Group, Triumph Tubular & Supply, Wirth Steel and York-Ennis.

SOURCE: Russel Metals Inc.

Marion E. Britton, C.P.A., C.A.
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Russel Metals Inc.
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