Pro Metals Inc., a master distributor of nickel and stainless piping products, relocated to a larger office/warehouse in Houston.

Watts Industries has agreed to form a joint venture with the Yuhuan County Cheng Guan Metal Hose Factory located in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province of the Peoples Republic of China.

Edgen Corp. also announced its intent to acquire Service Industrial Supply Co. (SISCO).

Institute for Supply Management: Economic activity in the manufacturing sector indicated growth in February, ending 18 consecutive months of decline.

CCI, a severe-service control valve manufacturer, has completed a multimillion dollar expansion of its headquarters in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Florida-based Bartow Steel named Bill Moore president.

Victaulic named John F. Malloy, 47, president and COO.

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IPSCO's 2001 sales were $903.7 million, down from $949.3 million in 2000.

Tyco International announced a plan to separate into four independent, publicly-traded companies.