Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (American Metal Products Company) is a specialty steel manufacturer headquartered in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.[3] It is one of several companies to bear the Ampco name, and it should not be confused with the Milwaukee-based copper base alloy producer, Ampco Metal Inc.; the Miami-based cabinetry company; the Swiss aluminum corporation; or the Dallas-based tool company. Ampco was formed in 1929 and is a conglomerate made up of several previously established small steel makers. Five small companies operate under the Ampco umbrella in two different product segments.
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| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| NYSE: AP Russell Microcap Index component | |
| Industry | Steel |
| Founded | 1929 |
| Headquarters | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
Key people | John S. Stanik, CEO |
| Products | rolled steel steel plating coils pumps |
| Revenue |  US$299M (FY 2009)[1] |
| US$46.7M (FY 2009)[1] | |
| US$27.8M (FY 2009)[1] | |
| Total assets |  US$472M (FY 2009)[2] |
| Total equity | US$179M (FY 2009)[2] |
Number of employees | 1,300 |
| Website | www.ampcopgh.com |
About the Company
editThe Forged and Cast Rolls portion of the corporation includes two companies: Union Electric Steel and Davy Rolling Company.[3][4] Union Electric is the world's largest producer of rolled steel, which is used in the cold rolling process of making many metals. The subsidiary offers a variety of grades of thickness and hardness for the product. Davy Rolling Company, a former British corporation, creates cast rolls, heavy duty rolls, and specialty rolls.[citation needed]
The Air and Liquid Processing Segment of the company comprises Aerofin, Buffalo Air Handling, and Buffalo Pumps.[4] Aerofin creates steel coils for use industrially in power plants and oil extraction and commercially in automobiles, and heating/cooling systems. Under Buffalo Air Handling, metal plating, parts, and fans for huge ventilation and refrigeration systems are manufactured. Buffalo Pumps is the maker of a variety of pumps for various industries.[5]
In 2008, their chairman & former CEO, Robert Paul, became a minority partner in the Pittsburgh Steelers, purchasing a minority stake in order to keep controlling ownership within the Rooney family.[6] Paul and his family acquired a 16% stake in the team as part of the deal, though the Rooneys will remain as primary owners.
References
edit- ^ a b c Ampco-Pittsburgh (AP) annual SEC income statement filing via Wikinvest.
- ^ a b Ampco-Pittsburgh (AP) annual SEC balance sheet filing via Wikinvest.
- ^ a b "NYSE Group, Inc. > Listed Companies > Listed Company Directory". Archived from the original on 2007-03-10. Retrieved 2006-10-08. AP
- ^ a b AP - Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp. - Google Finance[dead link]
- ^ "Annual report for 2005".
- ^ ESPN - NFL approves Rooney's ownership plan
External links
edit- Business data for Ampco Pittsburgh:
- www.ampcopgh.com Company Web Site
- www.aerofin.com Aerofin Web Site
- www.buffaloair.com Buffalo Air Web Site
- www.buffalopumps.com Buffalo Pumps Web Site