New Coil Inspection Line Helps Automotive Industry

We have recently installed a new state of the art, coil inspection/side trim/rewind line in our newly expanded 240,000 sq. foot facility on Green Road in Stoney Creek, Ontario. This line is the only one of its kind in North America.

This line was customized to meet the needs of the Automotive Industry who required a means of inspecting both sides of the sheet at the same time. This line allows this to happen and is able to handle Exposed Automotive, Galvanized and Prepainted product .010" to .060" thick. With the spot welder welding the already processed trail to the new lead you have a continuous operation. There is also an Electrostatic Oiler which re-applies oil coating of the type and coverage specified and allows for double sided application.

Corporate Announcements

Michael W. Taylor, President of Taylor Steel Inc. is pleased to announce the appointments of:

• John MacDonald to Vice President and General Manager
• Mike Coughlan to Vice President, Corporate Administration
• Randy Smith to Vice President, Operations
• Bill Bourque to Vice President, Finance.

Vice President and General Manager

John MacDonald will be responsible for overseeing and directing the development and implementation of policy, objectives, and strategic plans for all sales, purchasing and operation activities of Taylor Steel Inc., in both Canada and U.S., in a manner that meets customer requirements and ensures the opportunity for continued growth and profitability.

Vice President, Corporate Administration

Mike Coughlan will be responsible for overseeing and directing the development and implementation of the company's employee relations, human resources and health and safety policy, objectives, and strategic plans. He will also be responsible for public relations activities and providing general direction to the company's automotive dealership, related companies, and our U.S. subsidiary.

Vice President, Operations

Randy Smith will be responsible for overseeing and directing the development and implementation of policy, objectives, and strategic plans necessary to ensure the effective operation of all Canadian facilities. He will also be responsible for all facets of our toll processing division, quality systems and providing general direction to our related companies and U.S. subsidiary.

Vice President, Finance

Bill Bourque will be responsible for overseeing and directing the development and implementation of policy, objectives, and strategic plans to ensure the financial stability and flexibility necessary to achieve overall corporate objectives. He will also be responsible for managing the strategic use and direction of information system resources and providing general direction to our related companies and U.S. subsidiary.

Michael W. Taylor, President of Taylor Steel Inc., is pleased to announce that Graham Sharp and Thomas McDonald have each been appointed to the position of Executive Vice President.

With each having more than 45 years in the steel industry and 34 years with Taylor steel Inc., both Graham Sharp (previously Vice President and General Manager) and Thomas McDonald (previously Vice President, Finance) will continue to be instrumental in providing the leadership and guidance necessary to ensure the continued development and effective management of all corporate goals and objectives and operating plans for both the Canadian and U.S. operations.