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Carpenter Technology Reports First Quarter Results
Nov. 1, 2011 - Carpenter Technology Corp. reported net income attributable to Carpenter of $23.8 million ($0.53 per share) on net sales of $414.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.
Carpenter Selects Alabama as Site for Premium Products Facility
Oct. 24, 2011 - Carpenter Technology Limestone County, Ala., as the location for its recently announced new 400,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.
Carpenter Powder Products Plans Facility Expansion in Sweden
Sep. 15, 2011 - Carpenter Technology has announced a major expansion of its Carpenter Powder Products facility in Torshälla, Sweden.
Carpenter to Build New Premium Products Facility
Aug. 26, 2011 - Carpenter Technology announced plans to construct a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility capable of producing approximately 27,000 additional tons per year. The new facility is to include remelting, forge, and associated finishing and testing capabilities.
FTC Requests Additional Info Regarding Carpenter’s Acquisition of Latrobe
Aug. 9, 2011 - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has submitted requests to both Carpenter Technology and Latrobe Specialty Metals for additional information regarding Carpenter's pending acquisition of Latrobe.
Carpenter Technology Reports Fourth Quarter Results
Jul. 29, 2011 - Carpenter Technology reported net income attributable to Carpenter of $25.5 million on net sales of $483.6 million for the fourth quarter, and net income attributable to Carpenter of $71.0 million on net sales of $1.675 billion for the full year fiscal 2011.
Carpenter Technology Acquires Oilfield Alloys
Jun. 28, 2011 - Carpenter announced the acquisition of Singapore-based Oilfield Alloys Pte. Ltd., a manufacturer and distributer of directional drilling equipment in the Asia-Pacific region.
Carpenter Technology to Acquire Latrobe
Jun. 21, 2011 - Carpenter Technology Corp. and Latrobe Specialty Metals, Inc. have entered into a definitive merger agreement whereby Carpenter will acquire Latrobe in a transaction valued at approximately $558 million. Closing is expected to occur during the first quarter of FY2012, which ends September 30, 2011.
Carpenter Technology to Expand Reading Facility
May 3, 2011 - Carpenter Technology Corp. announced a significant expansion project at its Reading, Pa., facility that will allow for the installation of two additional Electroslag Remelting Furnaces and increase capacity for Forge Finishing and Annealing operations.
Carpenter Introduces New High Strength, High Toughness Alloy
Mar. 25, 2011 - Carpenter Technology unveils its newly-developed TEMPER TOUGH™ alloy, a new ultra high-strength steel alloy that is a lower-cost alternative to many cobalt-containing precipitation hardenable alloys.
New Carpenter Alloy Combines High Strength and Toughness
Mar. 15, 2011 - Carpenter Technology introduces Temper Tough™ alloy, a new ultra high-strength steel alloy that is a lower cost alternative to many cobalt-containing precipitation hardenable alloys.
Carpenter Technology Announces Columbium Surcharge
Feb. 10, 2011 - Carpenter Technology will implement a columbium (Cb / Nb) surcharge effective with shipments beginning March 1, 2011.
Carpenter Technology Acquires Amega West Services
Jan. 4, 2011 - Carpenter Technology expands its reach in the oil & gas market with the acquisition of Amega West Services, LLC, a manufacturer and service provider of complex components for directional drilling equipment, for approximately $54 million.
Carpenter Technology Reports First Quarter Results
Nov. 2, 2010 - Carpenter Technology Corp. reported net income of $7.6 million, or $0.17 per share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2010. This compares to a net loss of $9.3 million, or negative $0.21 per share, for the same quarter a year ago. Net sales for the first quarter were $351.7 million, up 50% from the prior year.
Carpenter Technology, Sandvik Partner in Powder Technology
Oct. 20, 2010 - Carpenter Technology Corp. and Sandvik Materials Technology have established a strategic partnership to mutually reinforce each company’s long-term commitment in powder metal products. Carpenter Technology will acquire a 40% interest in Sandvik Powdermet AB, and Sandvik AB will acquire a 40% interest in Carpenter Powder Products AB.
Carpenter Technology Announces New President and CEO
Jun. 8, 2010 - Carpenter Technology announces the selection of William A. Wulfsohn as the company’s new President and CEO, replacing Gregory A. Pratt, who is currently serving as interim CEO and President.
Talley Metals to Raise Prices on Stainless Products
May 6, 2010 - Talley Metals Technology is increasing base prices by an average of 5% on all stainless steel products, effective for orders placed on or after June 1, 2010.
AK Steel, Carpenter Announce Price Increases
May 4, 2010 - AK Steel announces increases of 6 to 9% on base prices for all 200, 300 and 400 series flat rolled stainless steel products, while Carpenter announces an average 5% increase in base prices for all specialty stainless, high temperature and electronic alloys in all product forms.
Carpenter Technology Reports Q3 Results
May 3, 2010 - Carpenter Technology Corp. reported net income of $2.1 million ($0.05 per diluted share) for the third quarter ended March 31, 2010, compared to $13.1 million ($0.30 per diluted share) for the 2009 third quarter.
Carpenter to Record Q3 Non-Cash Expense Related to New U.S. Health Care Law
Apr. 2, 2010 - Carpenter Technology will record a non-cash charge of approximately $5.9 million, or $0.13 per share, in its third quarter ending March 31, 2010, as a result of the recently enacted health care reform legislation.
Carpenter Technology Reports 2nd Quarter Results
Jan. 28, 2010 - Carpenter Technology announced net income of $3.5 million ($0.08 per diluted share) for the second quarter ended December 31, 2009. This compares with net income of $29.8 million ($0.68 per diluted share) for the year-ago second quarter.
Carpenter Technology Announces Completion of Syndicated Credit Facility
Nov. 30, 2009 - Carpenter Technology completes a three-year, $200-million syndicated credit facility.
Carpenter Technology Reports 1st Quarter Results
Nov. 4, 2009 - Carpenter Technology reports a net loss of $9.3 million on net sales of $233.7 million for the fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2009.
Carpenter Technology Announces New Leadership
Oct. 13, 2009 - The company formally splits the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer into two positions. The Board of Directors appoints Gregory A. Pratt to serve as chair of the Board and interim CEO and President.
Carpenter Launches New Alloys for Knife Blades
Oct. 7, 2009 - Carpenter Technology is introducing Carpenter CTS-BD1, a new alloy that is part of its CTS alloys suite. These alloys are suitable for use in consumer, industrial, and medical knife blade applications.
Carpenter Technology, Manhattan Scientifics Partner to Commercialize Metal Alloys
Sep. 22, 2009 - Carpenter Technology and Manhattan Scientifics announce a joint technology agreement involving a new class of high-strength metals with applications in medical, aerospace, transportation, energy, defense, and consumer products.
Carpenter Technology Reports 4th Quarter, Full Year Results
Jul. 31, 2009 - Carpenter Technology reports a $20.8 million loss from continuing operations on net sales of $256.9 million for the fiscal fourth quarter and $47.9 million net income on net sales of $1.362 billion for the full fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.
Carpenter Technology Reports Third Quarter Results
Apr. 29, 2009 - Carpenter Technology Corporation today reported income from continuing operations of $13.1 million or $0.30 per diluted share for the fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2009
Carpenter, ATI Veterans Elected as SSINA Chairman, Vice Chairman
Mar. 26, 2009 - The Specialty Steel Industry of North America announces the election of Sunil Y. Widge, Chief Technology Officer Emeritus, Carpenter Technology as SSINA’s new Chairman, and Carl R. Moulton, Vice President—International, Allegheny Technologies, as Vice Chairman.
Carpenter Lowers Outlook, Announces Closure of UK Strip Facility
Mar. 23, 2009 - Carpenter Technology revises its sales and operating margin expectations for the second half of its fiscal year downward, as it also announces closure of its Crawley, U.K., metal strip manufacturing facility as part of an overall plan to reduce fixed costs and optimize capacities.
New Carpenter Alloy Combines Ultra High Strength with Toughness and Ductility
Mar. 12, 2009 - Carpenter Technology introduces Carpenter AerMet 340 alloy, the latest new alloy in the company’s AerMet series of ultra-high strength and ultra-high toughness alloys.
Carpenter Technology Adds New Director to Board
Feb. 26, 2009 - Carpenter Technology announces that William Wulfsohn, Senior Vice President, Coatings for PPG Industries will join Carpenter’s Board of Directors.
Carpenter Technology Reports First Quarter Results
Oct. 29, 2008 - Carpenter Technology reported net income of $25.8 million on net sales of $413.7 million for the fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2008.
Increase to Special Litigation Reserve Leads to Updated 2008 Results for Carpenter
Aug. 26, 2008 - Carpenter Technology reports an increase in its previously reported special litigation reserve due to a recent trial court decision related to alleged disposal of manufacturing wastes in 1973-74.
Carpenter Technology Reports Fiscal 4th Quarter, Full-Year Results
Aug. 1, 2008 - Carpenter Technology reports net income from continuing operations of $46.9 million on net sales of $556.3 million for the fourth quarter, and net income from continuing operations of $209.9 million on net sales of $1953.5 million for the year ended June 30, 2008.
Carpenter Completes Sale of Metal Shapes Business
Jul. 9, 2008 - Carpenter Technology completes the sale of its Rathbone Precision Metals business to Treci Srl, controlling company of Calvi Holdings, Srl.
Carpenter Technology Files Complaint against Allegheny Technologies
Jun. 24, 2008 - Carpenter Technology files lawsuit against Allegheny Technologies alleging that two U.S. patents obtained by the company are not valid.
Talley Metals to Raise Prices on Stainless Grades
May 20, 2008 - Talley Metals will increase base prices approximately 3% on all stainless products beginning July 1, 2008 for all shipments.
Universal Stainless, Carpenter Technology to Increase Stainless and Alloy Prices
May 19, 2008 - Universal Stainless and Carpenter Technology announce base price increases on a range of stainless, HSLA, and premium melted alloy products.
Carpenter Technology Reports 3rd Quarter Results
Apr. 30, 2008 - Carpenter Technology reports net income of $120.0 million ($50.8 million from continuing operations) on sales of $509.8 million for the fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2008.
Carpenter Forecasts 3rd Quarter Earnings Expectations
Apr. 15, 2008 - Reduced demand in most of its markets prompts Carpenter Technology to downgrade its expectation for third-quarter net income into the range of $1.00 to 1.05 per diluted share.
Carpenter Completes Sale of Ceramics Businesses
Apr. 2, 2008 - Carpenter Technology completes the sale of its ceramics businesses—Certech and Carpenter Advanced Ceramics—to U.K.-based Morgan Crucible plc.
Carpenter Acquires UltraFine Powder Technology
Mar. 31, 2008 - Carpenter Technology’s Carpenter Powdered Products subsidiary acquires the assets and business of UltraFine Powder Technology, a private company in Woonsocket, R.I.
Carpenter Technology Reports Record 2nd Quarter Results
Jan. 30, 2008 - Carpenter Technology reports net income from continuing operations of $57.7 million on net sales of $446.4 million for the fiscal second quarter, and net income from continuing operations of $113.8 million on net sales of $897.7 million in the first six months of the fiscal year. These results exclude the effects of the company’s soon-to-be-sold ceramics businesses.
Carpenter to Sell Ceramics Businesses to Morgan Crucible
Dec. 24, 2007 - Carpenter Technology will sell its ceramic operations to Morgan Crucible, a U.K.-based advanced materials company. The sale, which includes both Certech and Carpenter Advanced Ceramics, is expected to generate pre-tax proceeds of approximately $147 million.
Nucleus LLC to Provide Melt Manufacturing System to Carpenter Technology
Nov. 19, 2007 - Nucleus LLC is providing a primary melting manufacturing execution system to Carpenter Technology that will bring together the Level 2 control functions of the existing EAF and vacuum induction melting facilities at the company’s Reading, Pa., facility.
Carpenter Technology Reports Record 1st Quarter Results
Nov. 1, 2007 - Carpenter Technology reports net income of $57.7 million on record net sales of $475 million for its fiscal first quarter.
Carpenter Technology Names Chief Marketing Officer
Oct. 17, 2007 - Carpenter Technology announces that Sanjay Guglani has joined Carpenter as Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, effective October 22, 2007.
Carpenter Technology Announces 2-for-1 Stock Split
Oct. 17, 2007 - Carpenter Technology’s Board of Directors approves a two-for-one split of the company's common stock in the form of a stock dividend.
Dynamet Names New President
Oct. 1, 2007 - Carpenter Technology subsidiary Dynamet names Andrew McElwee as its President, effective September 10, 2007.
Carpenter Announces 10b5-1 Share Repurchase Plan
Sep. 11, 2007 - Carpenter Technology enters into a Rule 10b5-1 Plan to facilitate the repurchase of up to $115 million of its common stock.
Carpenter Appoints New Senior Vice President - General Counsel and Secretary
Aug. 28, 2007 - Carpenter Technology announces the appointment of Oliver C. Mitchell Jr. as its new Senior Vice President—General Counsel and Secretary.
Carpenter Technology Shakes up Management Ranks
Jul. 30, 2007 - Carpenter Technology announces new assignments for two key operational executive officers—and the departure of Dennis Oates, former Senior Vice President—Specialty Alloys Division.
Carpenter Technology Reports Year-End Results
Jul. 27, 2007 - Carpenter Technology Corp. reported net income of $61.3 million on sales of $560.5 million for the fourth quarter, and net income of $227.2 million on sales of $1944.8 million for fiscal 2007.  
Carpenter Announces New Chief Financial Officer
Jul. 10, 2007 - Carpenter Technology announces that K. Douglas Ralph has joined the company as Senior Vice President—Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.
Carpenter Breaks Ground for New Facility in Reading
Jun. 8, 2007 - Carpenter Technology breaks ground for a $115-million facility in Reading, Pa., that will add new vacuum induction melting furnaces, and new vacuum arc and electro-slag remelting furnaces for a 40% expansion of its premium melt capacity.
Carpenter Technology Announces Resignation of CFO
May 4, 2007 - Carpenter Technology announced that M. David Kornblatt has resigned as Senior Vice President — Finance and Chief Financial Officer, who is leaving o take a position as CFO with another company.
Carpenter Technology Elects Chief Technology Officer
Apr. 26, 2007 - Carpenter Technology announced the appointment of Dr. Sunil Y. Widge as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology officer.
SSINA Study Details Chinese Government Support of Stainless Industry
Apr. 11, 2007 - A new study just issued by the Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) reveals that the government of China has a policy of conferring preferred status on the stainless steel industry, and providing it with a wide range of preferential treatment programs and direct subsidies.
ATI’s Kittenbrink to Lead Specialty Steel Industry Association
Apr. 2, 2007 - April 2, 2007 — The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) has named Douglas A. Kittenbrink
Carpenter Technology Licenses Ferrium S53 Alloy
Feb. 9, 2007 - Feb. 9, 2007 — Carpenter Technology Corp. and QuesTek Innovations LLC have entered into a license agreement in which Carpenter will produce and market QuesTek’s
Carpenter Reports Record 2nd Quarter Results
Jan. 29, 2007 - Jan. 29, 2007 — Carpenter Technology Corp. reported net income of $48.1 million on net sales of $441.3 million for the second quarter, and net income of $99.3 million on net sales of $845.8 m
Carpenter Technology to Expand Premium Melt Capacity
Jan. 29, 2007 - Carpenter Technology Corp. announced plans to expand premium melt capacity and related infrastructure at its Reading, Pa., facilities. The project is part of approximately $200 million in capital e
Nine-Month Stainless Imports Still 17% Ahead of YTD 2005
Dec. 8, 2006 -   Dec. 8, 2006 — Total stainless imports reached 602,881 tons throug
Eight-Month Stainless Steel Imports 18% Ahead of YTD 2005
Nov. 6, 2006 - Nov. 6, 2006 — Total stainless steel imports reached 541,631 tons through the first eight moths
Carpenter Reports Record 1st Quarter Results
Oct. 27, 2006 - Oct. 27, 2006 — Carpenter Technology Corp. reported net income of $51.2 million on record net s
Carpenter Technology Appoints New Chairman, President and CEO
Oct. 20, 2006 - Oct. 20, 2006 — Carpenter Technology Corp. announced the appointment of
Talley Metals to Change Its Surcharge Mechanism
Sep. 25, 2006 - Sep. 25, 2006 — Carpenter Technology Corp.’s Talley Metals subsidiary is changing its sur
Carpenter Announces Strategic Initiatives
Sep. 22, 2006 - Sep. 22, 2006 — Carpenter Technology Corp. announced a number of strategic initiatives it will build on to drive long-term growth. Carpenter says these initiatives will also prov
Carpenter Technology Adjusts Surcharge Mechanism
Sep. 18, 2006 - Sep. 18, 2006 — Carpenter Technology Corp.’s Specialty Alloys Operations unit is changing its surcharge mechanism to
Carpenter Raises Stainless and Premium Melted Alloy Prices
Sep. 5, 2006 - Sep. 5, 2006 — Carpenter Technology Corp.’s Specialty Alloys Operations unit is increasin
Carpenter Announces New Human Resources Officer
Aug. 31, 2006 - Aug. 31, 2006 — Carpenter Technology Corp. announced that
Talley Metals Raises Prices on Air-Melted Stainless
Aug. 29, 2006 - Aug. 29, 2006 — Talley Metals has announced that it will increase base prices approximately 3%
Talley Metals to Increase Prices on Premium-Melted Specialty Products
Aug. 24, 2006 - Aug. 24, 2006 — Talley Metals has announced that it will increase base prices approximately 4%
Five-Month Stainless Imports 8% Ahead of YTD 2005
Aug. 14, 2006 - Aug. 14, 2006 — Total stainless steel imports reached 310,344 tons through the first five moths of 2006 (YTD 2006), an 8% increase compared to first five moths of 2005 (YTD 2005)
Carpenter Reports Record 4th Quarter Results
Jul. 27, 2006 - July 27, 2006 — Carpenter Technology Corp. reported net income of $68.0 million on record net s
Carpenter Technology Announces New CFO
Jul. 6, 2006 - July 6, 2006 — Carpenter Technology Corp. announced that M. David Kornblatt
Carpenter Technology Announces CEO Succession Plan
Jun. 20, 2006 - June 20, 2006 — Carpenter Technology Corp. announced that, during the normal course of CEO succ
Talley Metals to Add Copper to Surcharge
Jun. 9, 2006 - June 9, 2006 — Carpenter Technology Corp.’s Talley Metals subsidiary has announced that i
Talley Metals to Increase Stainless and Premium-Melt Prices
Jun. 1, 2006 - June 1, 2006 — Talley Metals, a subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corp., has announced that it
Carpenter to Raise Stainless and Premium Melt Prices
Jun. 1, 2006 - June 1, 2006 — Carpenter Technology’s Specialty Alloys Operations unit will increase prices 5% on all air melted stainless products and 5 to 8% per pound on all premium mel
Carpenter Technology Reports Record Quarterly Results
Apr. 25, 2006 - April 25, 2006 — Carpenter Technology Corp. reported record quarterly net income of $60.8 million on record net sales of $426.0 million. Carpenter says the results were led by st
Talley Metals to Increase Prices on Premium-Melted Specialty Alloys
Feb. 16, 2006 - Feb. 16, 2006 — Carpenter Technology Corp.’s Talley Metals will increase base prices approximately 10% on all premium-melted alloys in bar form. The increase takes
Carpenter Technology Announces New Vice Chairman
Feb. 14, 2006 - Feb. 14, 2006 — Carpenter Technology Corp. has appointed Dr. J. Michael Fitzpatrick
Specialty Steel Group Supports American Competitiveness Initiative
Feb. 6, 2006 - Feb. 6, 2006 — The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) sent a letter to President Bush expressing support for the
Carpenter Elects Director of Oak Ridge to Board of Directors
Jan. 12, 2006 - Jan. 12, 2006 — Carpenter Technology Corp. announced that Dr. Jeffrey Wadsworth
YTD Specialty Steel Imports Continue to Exceed 2004 Totals
Jan. 6, 2006 - Jan. 6, 2006 — Total stainless steel imports into the U.S. grew to 565,146 tons through October 2005, a 5% increases compared to the first ten months of 2004, according to the la
Carpenter Raises Prices on Premium Melted Specialty Alloys
Dec. 8, 2005 - Carpenter Technology Corp.’s Specialty Alloys Operations unit announced that it will increase base prices an average of 10% on all premium-melted alloys in all product forms. The increase is effective immediately on all new orders.
Carpenter Reports Record 1st Quarter Results
Oct. 25, 2005 - Carpenter Technology Corp. reported record net income of $40.1 million on record sales of $346.0 million for the first fiscal quarter of 2006 ended September 30, 2005. Carpenter says the results reflected robust conditions in the aerospace market, increased sales of higher value materials, and the benefits from the company's continued focus on lean and variation reduction.
Carpenter Powder Products to Add Energy Surcharge
Oct. 19, 2005 - Carpenter Technology Corp.’s subsidiary Carpenter Powder Products Inc. (CPP) announced that it will add an energy component to its surcharge calculation for all tool and high-speed steel products.
YTD Specialty Steel Imports Continue to Exceed YTD 2004 Totals
Oct. 11, 2005 - Total stainless steel imports grew to 399,708 tons through July 2005, a 13% increase* compared to the first seven months of 2004, according to the latest statistical data released by the Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA). As imports continued to climb, U.S. stainless steel consumption dropped slightly to 1,361,595 tons, a 4% decreased compared to the comparable 2004 period.
Carpenter Announces Energy Surcharge
Oct. 4, 2005 - Carpenter Technology Corp.’s Specialty Alloys Operations (SAO) unit is implementing an energy surcharge on all orders shipped after October 15. The surcharge will apply to all SAO stainless and specialty alloy products and reflects dramatic increases in natural gas prices.
Stainless Steel Imports Continue to Outpace 2004 Totals
Aug. 31, 2005 - Total stainless steel imports climbed to 344,014 tons through the first six months of 2005 — a 15% increase compared to the same period in 2004 — according to the latest data released by the Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA). As imports climbed, U.S. consumption remained steady at 1,168,282 tons, 3% below domestic consumption for the first six months of 2004.
Carpenter to Raise Stainless Steel Strip Prices
Aug. 23, 2005 - Carpenter Technology Corp.’s Specialty Alloys Operations unit announced that it will increase base prices 10 percent on all precipitation hardening stainless steels in strip form.
YTD Specialty Steel Imports Continue to Climb
Aug. 2, 2005 - Total stainless steel imports rose to 286,403 tons through the first five months of 2005 — a 19% increase compared to the same period in 2004 — according to the latest data released by the Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA).
Carpenter Technology Reports Fiscal 2005 Results
Jul. 26, 2005 - Carpenter Technology Corp. reported record net income of $47.8 million on record sales of $362.4 million for the fourth quarter, and record net income of $135.5 million on record net sales of $1.3 billion for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005. Results reflected favorable market conditions and benefits from the company's continued focus on lean and variation reduction.
First Quarter Stainless Steel Bar and Rod Imports Raise Red Flags
Jun. 14, 2005 - The dramatic increase in imports and import penetration of stainless steel bar and rod in the first quarter of 2005 raises red flags for U.S. producers, according to the Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA).
First Quarter Stainless Steel Imports Climb 37% Higher than 2004
Jun. 14, 2005 - Total stainless steel imports reached 182,350 tons through the first quarter of 2005 — 37% higher than the first quarter of 2004 — according to the latest statistical data released by the Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA). Total specialty steel imports (including stainless, electrical, and tool steels) were 39% higher than the first quarter of 2004.
Carpenter Technology Adjusts Prices, Surcharge Mechanism
Jun. 3, 2005 - Carpenter Technology Corp. announced that its Specialty Alloys Operations unit it is increasing prices 5-10% on all premium melted alloys used in markets including aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical, power generation and oil and gas. The change takes effect immediately.
Carpenter Technology Reports 3rd Quarter Results
Apr. 26, 2005 - Carpenter Technology Corp. today reported record net income of $35.3 million on record net sales of $342.1 million for the third fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2005. The company says results reflect favorable market conditions and a continued focus on costs through lean and variation reduction.
Carpenter Technology Implements Titanium Surcharge
Apr. 22, 2005 - Carpenter Technology Corp.’s Specialty Alloys Operations unit will begin to include titanium in its raw material surcharge formula for titanium-bearing specialty alloys.
Carpenter Raises Stainless and Specialty Alloy Prices
Apr. 6, 2005 - Carpenter Technology Corp.’s Specialty Alloys Operations will increase base prices by 4 to 7% on all stainless alloys, and by 6 to 10% on all premium-melted alloys.
Carpenter Technology Reports 2nd Quarter Results
Jan. 24, 2005 - Carpenter Technology Corp. reported record second quarter net income of $32.5 million on record net sales of $312.1 million for the second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2004. The record sales and net income reflected strong market conditions and a continued focus on costs through lean and variation reduction.
Carpenter Technology Raises Prices on Premium and Specialty Products
Jan. 17, 2005 - Carpenter Technology Corp.’s Specialty Alloys Operations unit will increase base prices 7 to 13% on all premium-melted alloys in all product forms, effective immediately on all new orders.
Carpenter Technology Reports 1st Quarter Results
Oct. 27, 2004 - Carpenter Technology Corp. reported record net income of $19.8 million on record net sales of $297.6 million for the first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2004. Carpenter attributes the results to strong broad based demand and continued improvement in its operating performance.
Carpenter Raises Prices on Stainless Steels and Specialty Alloy Coils
Sep. 30, 2004 - Carpenter Technology Corp.’s Specialty Alloys Operations unit is increasing prices for all grades of stainless steel, high temperature and specialty alloy coil products, effective with new orders and shipments as of October 1st.
Carpenter Raises Prices on Stainless and High Temperature Bar Products
Sep. 21, 2004 - Carpenter Technology Corp.’s Specialty Alloys Operations unit announced that it is increasing prices for all grades of stainless steel and high temperature alloy bar products by approximately 10%, effective with new orders and shipments as of October 1st.
Talley Metals Increases Stainless Bar Prices
Sep. 15, 2004 - Talley Metals is increasing prices for all grades of stainless steel round bars, hexagons and squares by approximately 10%, effective with new orders and shipments as of October 1st.
Talley Metals Increases Stainless Bar Prices
Jul. 23, 2004 - Talley Metals, a subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corp., is increasing prices for all grades of stainless steel round bars, hexagons and squares by 3 to 7%, effective with new orders and shipments as of August 2.
Carpenter Raises Prices for Stainless and Premium-Melted Specialty Alloy
Jul. 22, 2004 - Carpenter Technology Corp.’s Specialty Alloys Operations unit announced that it will increase base prices 3 to 10% on stainless steel bar products, effective immediately on new orders and with August 1st shipments. Carpenter also will increase base prices 7 to 10% on all premium-melted alloys effective immediately on new orders.
Carpenter Announces New Executive Assignments
Jun. 28, 2004 - Carpenter Technology Corp. announced new assignments for its two key operational executive officers.
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