Economy
March 19, 2015
ArcelorMittal USA Michael Rippey Awarded 2014 Steel Man of the Year
Written by Sandy Williams
CHICAGO — The Association of Steel Distributors (ASD) is proud to announce the 2014 recipient of the Steel Man of the Year Award is Michael G. Rippey, chairman of ArcelorMittal USA in Chicago, Illinois. The industry’s highest honor, this annual ASD award recognizes one individual who embodies leadership, dedication, service and excellence in the steel industry. Rippey will be officially recognized at a black tie event taking place at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells in Indian Wells, California, during the 2015 ASD Spring Convention held April 23-25.
Rippey leads ArcelorMittal USA’s flat carbon operations, comprising 17 facilities in nine states and including mines, integrated steelmaking facilities and finishing mills capable of producing light flat-rolled and plate products. The company’s U.S. flat carbon operations employs more than 16,000 people and serves as a vital component of the company’s global footprint.
