COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jul 13, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Worthington Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WOR) announced today that Andrew
Billman will become the next president of Worthington Cylinders,
replacing Harry Goussetis who is retiring at the end of July. Billman
has been with the Company in various positions for more than 15 years,
most recently as the vice president of corporate purchasing.
"Andy brings a great deal of experience and leadership to his new role;
he will be an excellent addition to our executive team," Chairman and
CEO John McConnell said. "The Company has benefitted from his role in
our transformation efforts in steel processing and in applying a
disciplined approach to our supply chain improvements."
Billman began with Worthington Steel in inside sales, later becoming a
territory manager, and manager of special accounts. He gained experience
outside of Worthington beginning in 2001 when he was vice president of
sales and marketing for a private manufacturer. He managed a facility
and served as the company's vice president of operations. He returned to
Worthington Steel in 2006 as national account manager and then as the
east region sales manager in Baltimore, where the Company launched the
transformation initiative in the steel processing segment. He was an
integral part of the transformation. Billman became the head of
corporate purchasing in January of 2010.
About Worthington Cylinders
Worthington Cylinders is the world's leading global manufacturer of
pressure cylinders, delivering products and value-added services to its
customers designed to exceed their expectations in quality, service and
value. Worthington Cylinders offers the most complete line of pressure
cylinders in the industry, including storage of liquefied petroleum,
refrigerant, oxygen and industrial gases. BernzOmatic(R), Balloon Time(R)
and Worthington Pro Grade(R) products are available at retailers
nationwide and provide consumers products for grilling, party planning,
outdoor leisure activities and home repair.
About Worthington Industries
Worthington Industries is a leading diversified metals manufacturing
company with 2011 fiscal year sales of approximately $2.4 billion. The
Columbus, Ohio based company is North America's premier value-added
steel processor; a leader in manufactured pressure cylinders, such as
propane, oxygen and helium tanks, hand-held torches, refrigerant and
industrial tanks, camping cylinders, compressed natural gas storage
cylinders and scuba tanks; framing systems and stairs for mid-rise
buildings; steel pallets and racks; and through joint ventures,
suspension grid systems for concealed and lay-in panel ceilings, laser
welded blanks; light gauge steel framing for commercial and residential
construction; and current and past model automotive service stampings.
Worthington, including its joint ventures employs approximately 8,000
people and operates 74 facilities in 11 countries.
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constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Act.
All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties
which could cause actual results to differ from those projected. Factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks
described from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
SOURCE: Worthington Industries, Inc.
Worthington Industries, Inc.
Cathy M. Lyttle, 614-438-3077
VP, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations
E-mail: cmlyttle@WorthingtonIndustries.com
or
Sonya L. Higginbotham, 614-438-7391
Director, Corporate Communications
E-mail: slhiggin@WorthingtonIndustries.com
or
www.WorthingtonIndustries.com