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CSPA Welcomes New Member: Finkl Steel

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 est le porte-parole national de l’acier primaire et du secteur des tuyaux et des produits tubulaires du Canada. Elle s’emploie à garantir un environnement commercial compétitif et durable à ses membres et aux parties prenantes de la chaîne d’approvisionnement. Les producteurs d’acier canadiens font partie intégrante de l’économie canadienne et sont un fournisseur vital pour de nombreux segments de l’industrie nord-américaine, notamment les secteurs de l’automobile, de l’énergie, de la construction et des transports.

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