Media Release
OTTAWA, September 25, 2024 – Today, Catherine Cobden, President and CEO of the Canadian Steel Producers Association (CSPA) announced that Finkl Steel is joining the Association. Louis Philippe Lapierre, Vice President & General Manager of Finkl Steel – Sorel, has been appointed to CSPA’s Board of Directors.
“The CSPA is pleased to welcome Finkl Steel to the association,” said Cobden. “Finkl Steel plays a unique role in the Canadian steel industry and will be a good addition to the membership. Further, with their joining us, the CSPA now represents 100 per cent of steel production in Canada.”
The CSPA’s mission is to support the domestic steel industry by speaking with one voice to governments and stakeholders across the country. The CSPA is committed to building a resilient and sustainable future for the domestic industry and enabling Canadian steel producers to prosper in both domestic and international markets.
“Finkl Steel will provide their expertise in advocating for fair trade, a competitive market and Canada’s steel capacities,” added Cobden. “We are greatly looking forward to working with Finkl Steel.”
About Finkl Steel
Finkl Steel® is the world’s leading supplier of forging die steels, plastic mold steels, die casting tool steels and custom open-die forgings, processing over 200,000 tons of steel each year. Our products are manufactured at four production facilities in Chicago, Detroit, Houston and Quebec. With more than 100 patents, Finkl Steel® sets worldwide standards including being the first steel manufacturer in America to receive ISO 9001 certification.
À propos de l’association canadienne des producteurs d’acier
L’Association canadienne des producteurs d’acier (ACPA) est la porte-parole nationale de l’industrie sidérurgique canadienne et de certains des plus importants consommateurs d’acier du pays. Nos 17 membres fournissent des matériaux essentiels à des secteurs comme l’automobile, l’énergie, la construction et le transport, contribuant ainsi à la création d’emplois, à la croissance économique et à la résilience des chaînes d’approvisionnement. Une industrie sidérurgique nationale forte est essentielle à la souveraineté économique du Canada, car elle garantit un accès fiable aux matériaux indispensables pour nos infrastructures, nos industries stratégiques et pour notre résilience nationale.
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