AUGUST 10, 2016 | PITTSBURGH – Esmark Steel Group, one of the nation’s largest processors and distributors of flat-rolled steel, steel fabrication manufacturing and tinplate production, today announced that Michael Ogrizovich, currently President of Esmark Steel Group, has been named a Director to the company’s Board of Directors and been promoted to Vice Chairman of Mill Operations, effective immediately. The company also announced that steel industry veteran and former President and CEO of Wheeling Corrugated Company, Joel Mazur, is joining Esmark Steel Group as Vice Chairman of Service Center Operations. Mazur has also been named a Director to the company’s Board...

Company Alleges Kamarás Misused Confidential Information, Engaged in Systematic Deceit and Disparagement of Esmark Europe for Personal Gain PITTSBURGH, PA –Esmark Europe BV, Bouchard Group, LLC, and Bouchard Group Europe, LLC today filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania against Slovakian businessman Peter Kamarás for breach of contract, tortious interference, misuse of confidential information, unfair competition, commercial disparagement and other claims as part of his systematic efforts to undermine Esmark Europe’s bid to privatize Železara Smederevo Steel Works. In its complaint, Esmark Europe asserts that Kamarás throughout the process aligned himself as an investor and agent...

Company’s 10-Months of Due Diligence, Strong Working Relationships with Government Leaders and Union, Network of Global Steel Partners, and Materials Procurement and Commercial Sales Expertise Keys to Mill’s Future March 3, 2015 PITTSBURGH, PA – Esmark, Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James P. Bouchard, today announced that despite the recent efforts to reach a definitive agreement with the Republic of Serbia for the restructuring and revitalization of the Železara Smederevo Steel Works, Esmark continues to believe its comprehensive business plan and world-class management team provide the best possible future for the mill. Esmark, Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James P. Bouchard...

Company to Proceed With Finalizing Process for Sale and Purchase of Steel Mill; Expects to Close Transaction by February 1st and Begin Revitalization Program January 12, 2015 PITTSBURGH, January 12, 2015 – Esmark Europe BV, the European investment vehicle of Esmark, Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James P. Bouchard, today announced that it has been officially notified by the Republic of Serbia that it has been selected as the winning bidder in the privatization process for Železara Smederevo Steel Works. Esmark Europe, B.V. will now begin the process of finalizing the strategic partnership agreement with the Republic of Serbia to take a...

Esmark Europe Chairman James P. Bouchard Names Management Team Comprised of Former U.S. Steel Kosice Management Team to Lead Mill Operations, Finance and Commercial Sales if Bid is Successful London, October 28, 2014 – Esmark Europe, a newly formed company led by Esmark, Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James P. Bouchard, today confirmed its interest in acquiring all the assets of Serbian government-owned Železara Smederevo d.o.o., a producer of steel, hot and cold-rolled products, and tin plate-coated products serving customers in Central Europe. During a meeting in London earlier today with Serbian Prime Minister Alexander Vucic, Bouchard said that he and...

PITTSBURGH, PA – September 18, 2014 – Esmark, Inc., a diversified holding company with interests in steel manufacturing and distribution, oil and gas exploration and production and real estate services, today announced that it has appointed steel industry veteran Michael P. DiClemente Executive Vice President of Finance and Treasurer for Esmark, Inc. and its newly formed company, Esmark Europe. DiClemente brings more than 35 years of diversified experience in public company corporate finance, accounting, treasury management and financial advisory services across the steel, energy and chemicals industries. In his new capacity he will direct all financing and treasury management functions for...

Esmark, Inc. Subsidiary’s Acquisition of Steel Fabrication and Repairs Provider to Expand Services Portfolio to Metals and Heavy Industries PITTSBURGH, PA – September 17, 2014 – Esmark Industrial Group, a metals fabrication and manufacturing subsidiary of Esmark, Inc., today announced that it has completed its acquisition of the assets of one of the most storied names in steel industry services -- Pittsburgh Annealing Box, Inc. Terms of the multi-million dollar transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1893, Pittsburgh Annealing Box, Inc. has conducted business under the name KMA Manufacturing since 2003, relocating to the company’s current location in Vanport, Pennsylvania in 2005....

Yorkville Energy Services Terminal To Provide Rail, Truck And Ohio River Barge Access To Companies Engaged in Oil & Gas Exploration and Production PITTSBURGH, PA, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014 – Esmark, Inc., a diversified holding company with interests in steel manufacturing and distribution, oil and gas exploration and production and real estate services, today announced that it is converting the former Ohio Cold Rolling Company steel finishing mill in Yorkville, Ohio into a tri-modal industrial services terminal to support companies engaged in oil and gas exploration and production in the Marcellus and Utica Shale Plays. Esmark, which two years ago acquired the former...

Esmark “All-American” Mission Is To Become Premier Recognition ProgramFor More Than 7.7 Million High School Boys And Girls PITTSBURGH, PA - December 9, 2013 – Esmark Inc., a diversified holding company with interests in steel services and steel manufacturing, energy exploration and production, and youth sports development, today announced the launch of the Esmark High School “All-American” recognition program, aimed at recognizing outstanding athletic, academic, and community service achievements among all high school student-athletes across the U.S. in 16 major varsity sports programs spanning five geographic regions. The pathfinder program is an extension of Esmark’s Youth Development subsidiary, which supports a wide...

Esmark Inc. Chairman and CEO James P. Bouchard To Reassume CEO Duties; Names Management Team For Steel Group And Ohio Mill Operations Company Delays Restart Operations For Ohio Mill Operations As It Reviews Purchase Offers and Strategic Options for Mill Assets PITTSBURGH, PA, August 27, 2013 – Esmark Inc. today announced management changes for its Esmark Steel Group subsidiary to better serve its diverse customer base and streamline service center and mill operations in Chicago and Ohio, respectively. As part of the management realignment, Esmark Inc. Chairman and CEO James P. Bouchard will reassume CEO duties of Esmark Steel Group. Esmark Inc. Chairman...