Erich S. Schnaufer

Ryerson, Inc. is a platinum equity company, which engages in the processing and distribution of metal products. The company process and distributes products in stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel and alloy steels and a limited line of nickel and red metals in various shapes and forms which include coils, sheets, rounds, hexagons, square and flat bars, plates, structurals and tubing. It provides a broad range of processing and fabrication services and supply chain solutions, including just-in-time delivery and value-added components to original equipment manufacturers. The company's services include: just-in-time inventory programs, production of kits containing multiple products for ease of assembly by the customer, consignment arrangements, and production and technical assistance. Ryerson was founded in 1842 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.