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Eddie Lehner

Eddie Lehner

President and Chief Executive Officer, Ryerson Holding Corporation

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North American steel distribution industry consolidates

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Leading combined Ryerson-Olympic entity

In less than five months, three mergers have redrawn the map of North American steel distribution. On February 13, 2026, Ryerson and Olympic Steel completed their combination to become the second-largest metals service center in North America. Weeks earlier, Russel Metals closed its acquisition of seven Klöckner service centers, and Worthington Steel announced a $2.4 billion deal to acquire Klöckner & Co entirely—a deal that would also claim the number-two spot if completed.

Updated Feb 13