BRIDGEVILLE, Pa., April 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAP)announced today that Wendel Crosby has been named Vice President Manufacturing. In this position, Mr. Crosby will be responsible for manufacturing operations at all Universal Stainless facilities, which include Bridgeville, PA; Titusville, PA; Dunkirk, NY; and North Jackson, OH. Mr. Crosby will report directly to Dennis M. Oates, Universal's Chairman, President and CEO.
Mr. Crosby, 48, has led the Dunkirk, NY facility since 2014, and the Titusville, PA facility since 2015. He brings over 25 years of Operations leadership to the role. Most recently, in his role as GM of the Dunkirk, NY facility, Wendel was instrumental in implementing the mid-size bar cell. Prior to joining Universal Stainless in 2014, Crosby worked for Special Metals PCC Corp as an Area manager, and spent 11 years at Columbus Steel Castings starting as a front line supervisor and progressing through increasing roles with responsibility up to Director of Finishing. Wendel is a proud veteran of the US Army who served in Operation Desert Storm in 1990-1992.
Chairman, President and CEO Dennis Oates commented: “Wendel is an important addition to our leadership team. With his experience in operations and focus on execution and results, Wendel will play a vital role in driving manufacturing performance to deliver quality product to our customers in a safe and efficient manner.”
Wendel Crosby commented: “I am excited about the future of Universal, and look forward to working with the team to improve our results as we build toward the Company's long-term growth agenda.”
About Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc.
Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc., established in 1994 and headquartered in Bridgeville, PA, manufactures and markets semi-finished and finished specialty steels, including stainless steel, nickel alloys, tool steel and certain other alloyed steels. The Company's products are used in a variety of industries, including aerospace, power generation, oil and gas, and heavy equipment manufacturing. More information is available at www.univstainless.com.
