Tube City IMS, LLC is the largest provider of outsourced services to steel mills in North America and one of the largest globally. Contrary to our name, we do not make or sell steel tubes, but rather are an integral part in virtually every other stage of the steel making process. We are a mill services company that offers a variety of non-core services to steel mills, mini-mills and foundries, from scrap management and recycling, to raw materials procurement, slag processing, metal recovery, surface conditioning and a proprietary scrap optimization model. Our services enable our customers to generate cost savings through operational efficiencies while focusing on their core steel production processes.
 
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Tube City was founded in 1926 as a scrap iron and metal dealer in McKeesport, PA. At the time, McKeesport was home to the largest pipe and tube mill in the world. McKeesport was nicknamed "The Tube City," and it was only natural to name the Company Tube City Iron & Metal. In 1928, the Company moved to Glassport, PA, which remains the location of our Corporate Headquarters.
 
IMS traces its roots to a company that began operating a sand and gravel pit in the Cleveland, OH, area in 1936 which later expanded its operations into slag processing and metal recovery. Over the years, IMS broadened its services to those offered today. In October 2004, the parent company of IMS was sold to Wellspring Capital Partners III, L.P. In December 2004, Tube City and IMS were combined to create one of the world's leading outsourced steel services organizations, and, as a result, the Company changed its name to Tube City IMS.
 
Safety is our top priority. Tube City IMS is a responsible employer, dedicated to a safe work environment and the health and well-being of its teammates. Our Safety Department strives to prevent accidents, injuries and incidents in conforming to our Zero Tolerance Policy. Our goal is to protect our teammates and yours.
 
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The goal of Tube City IMS is to create value and develop long-term relationships with its customers, and to be recognized as the "quality leader" in the industry. Each of our teammates is committed to excellence and takes pride in providing the highest quality services to their customers.
 
At Tube City IMS, we want to hear from our customers. We contact customers throughout the year to solicit their comments and suggestions and ask: How are we doing? This input is very important to us. It is one of the ways that we monitor our service and identify ways to continuously improve it.
 
We also maintain a staff of highly trained and experienced engineers and metallurgists as part of our design and development efforts to assist the customer with material-related challenges or questions relating to new developments.
 
Tube City IMS also utilizes state-of-the-art technology in its operations. Our IT network enhances our ability to provide customers with prompt, accurate answers to all inquiries on product availability, deliveries and prices.
 
Protecting the environment is paramount to Tube City IMS. We strive to maintain a sound environment for future generations. We foster conservation of natural resources by controlling waste and emissions, and by recycling and reusing materials.
 
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The Company's involvement with the community evolves from a strong sense of corporate responsibility. The operating procedures at our facilities protect the environment in neighboring communities, while our support of community activities and services fosters growth and goodwill throughout our service regions. College students, elementary school students, government officials, international visitors and concerned citizens are just a few of the many people who have toured our operations.
 
Tube City IMS participates in community and civic functions and has supported a wide range of worthy organizations throughout its long and storied history. Over the years the Company has supported and raised money for a wide range of cultural, medical and social service organizations such as the American Cancer Society, Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, Special Olympics, Cystic Fibrosis, Multiple Sclerosis, National Kidney Foundation, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, American Heart Association and United Way, among others. Tube City IMS is working actively to ensure a beneficial corporate presence throughout its service areas.