Reliance Steel Acquires Fox Metals & Alloys Inc.

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. announced on Tuesday the purchased of Fox Metals and Alloys, Inc. for an undisclosed sum. Fox Metals, based in Houston, Texas, is a steel distributor specializing in alloy, carbon and stainless steel bar and plate products, primarily servicing OEMs and machine shops supporting the oil, gas and petrochemical industries.

“The acquisition of this high quality, customer service-focused company further expands our presence in the oil and gas arena, an attractive and growing market for us,” said David H. Hannah, Chairman and CEO of Reliance.