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Metallus Appoints Kristopher Westbrooks As Chief Executive Officer

PUBLIC · MTUSAug 31, 2026•4 days ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Metallus

Kristopher R. Westbrooks
CantonManufacturing

Description

Metallus has announced the appointment of Kristopher R. Westbrooks as the new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Michael S. Williams, who plans to retire at the end of December 2026

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Company

Metallus

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States

About

Metallus (NYSE: MTUS) manufactures high-performance specialty metals from recycled scrap metal in Canton, OH, serving demanding applications in industrial, automotive, aerospace & defense and energy end markets. The company is a premier U.S. producer of alloy steel bars (up to 16 inches in diameter), seamless mechanical tubing and manufactured components. In the business of making high-quality steel for more than 100 years, Metallus' proven expertise contributes to the performance of our customers' products. The company employs approximately 1,880 people and had sales of $1.1 billion in 2024.

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