Christopher M. Zimmer Named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

BRIDGEVILLE, Pa., April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAP) today announced that Christopher M. Zimmer has been named to the new role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. The appointment is effective immediately.

Mr. Zimmer is a 15-year Universal veteran currently serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of the Company. Prior to joining Universal, he held positions of increasing responsibility at Schmolz+Bickenbach USA, including such posts as Vice President of Sales & Marketing, National Sales Manager, General Manager Nickel Alloy Products, and Commercial Manager of Stainless Bar Products.

In his new role, Mr. Zimmer will assume responsibility for the manufacturing, technology, and the quality organizations in addition to his current responsibilities for sales, marketing and supply chain management and development. He will continue to report directly to Dennis M. Oates, Universal’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Oates commented: “Chris Zimmer has established an impressive record of accomplishment in his years at Universal, most notably through his leading role in establishing a strong position in Aerospace and energy markets, commercializing new premium melted products and building out our manufacturing execution systems. Additionally, he has established deep relationships with our customers based on a reputation for responsiveness that is second to none.

“Chris has been an essential partner to me as we have built this Company over the past 15 years. This promotion elevates that partnership to a new level as we continue building Universal’s future.”

Christopher Zimmer added: “I am excited and honored to take on this role and look forward to partnering with Denny and our very talented senior management team to accelerate the execution of our long-term strategy to profitably grow this business.”

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.

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