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Worthington to Sell Interest in European Steel Processing Joint Venture

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Worthington Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WOR) announced today that its Worthington Steel Company has agreed to sell its 49% equity interest in Canessa Worthington Slovakia to its partner in the joint venture, The CLN Group. The European steel processing joint venture was formed in August 2007 and operated a...

Articles 2008-10-31
Worthington Industries Announces Layoffs and Facility Closings

282 Employees; Louisville and Renton to Close COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Worthington Industries (NYSE: WOR) announced today that the company will reduce its workforce by nearly 300 through a combination of plant closings and layoffs. The facilities to be closed are: in steel processing, the Louisville, Ky., facility and...

Articles 2008-10-23
Zacks Releases New Stock Picks from the +21.7% Value Strategy: Andersons, Cumulus Media, Teck Cominco Ltd and Worthington Industries

CHICAGO -- Stock picks from the Value Method (VM1) strategy are being spotlighted today by Zacks, the nation's largest independent stock research firm. This strategy surged +21.7% during the first half 2008, while the S&P 500 dropped by nearly -12%. In fact, from 2001 through 2007, the strategy has averaged...

Articles 2008-10-22
Stoe Named President of Worthington Industries

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Worthington Industries' (NYSE:WOR) Chairman and CEO John P. McConnell today announced the appointment of George P. Stoe, as president. Stoe will continue to serve as chief operating officer COO of the company. "I am pleased to name George president, as we have grown to rely...

Articles 2008-10-13
U. S. Steel and Worthington Industries Complete Deal to Expand Worthington Specialty Processing Joint Venture

PITTSBURGH and COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United States Steel Corporation and Worthington Industries, Inc. announced today that they have completed the previously announced plan to expand and modify their current Worthington Specialty Processing joint venture. For more information about U. S. Steel, visit...

Articles 2008-10-01

Worthington Industries' Steel-Processing Segment Brings Record Quarterly Sales, an Industrial Info News Alert

Researched by Industrial Info Resources(Sugar Land, Texas) -- On September 24, Worthington Industries Incorporated(NYSE:WOR) (Columbus, Ohio) held a conference call regarding its earningsfor the first fiscal quarter of 2009, which ended August 31. The companyboasted record sales of $913 million, up 20% from the same period lastyear. Steel...

Articles 2008-09-26
U. S. Steel and Worthington Industries Announce Plan to Expand Worthington Specialty Processing Joint Venture

PITTSBURGH and COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United States Steel Corporation and Worthington Industries, Inc. announced today that they have signed an agreement to expand and modify their current Worthington Specialty Processing joint venture located in Jackson, Mich. Under the terms of the agreement, U. S. Steel...

Articles 2008-09-23
Worthington Industries, Inc. First Quarter 2009 Earnings Results Conference Call

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Worthington Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WOR) will hold its quarterly earnings conference call on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The company will discuss its first quarter results, which will be released after the close of the market on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. ...

Articles 2008-09-23
Worthington Reports Record First Quarter Results

Earnings Per Share More Than Triples COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Worthington Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WOR) today reported results for the three months ended August 31, 2008. [TABLE OMITTED] a Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. See reconciliation on consolidated statement of earnings. First Quarter...

Articles 2008-09-23
Worthington Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The board of directors of Worthington Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WOR) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share, payable on September 29, 2008, to shareholders of record September 15, 2008. This marks the 163rd consecutive quarter that Worthington has paid a dividend since it became a...

Articles 2008-08-19
Ralph Roberts Appointed to Board of Directors

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc. PDSi (AMEX: PNS) today announced that Ralph V. Roberts has been appointed to the Board of Directors, effective August 12, 2008. He will serve as a Class I Director whose term expires in 2009. Since 2001, Mr. Roberts has served as Senior Vice...

Articles 2008-08-15
Zacks Releases Four Powerful "Buy" Stocks: El Paso Corporation, Massey Energy Company, EnerSys and Worthington Industries

CHICAGO -- Four free stock picks are being made available today on Zacks.com. The industry's leading independent research firm highlights one Zacks #1 Rank Strong Buy or a Zacks #2 Rank Buy stock for each of the four main styles of investing: Aggressive Growth, Growth & Income, Momentum, and Value....

Articles 2008-07-15
Worthington Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Worthington Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WOR) today reported results for the three- and twelve-month periods ended May 31, 2008. [TABLE OMITTED] For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, net sales were a record $868.9 million, an increase of 10% from $786.6 million last year. Fourth quarter...

Articles 2008-06-26
Worthington Industries, Inc. Fourth Quarter 2008 and Year-End Earnings Conference Call

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Worthington Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WOR) will hold its quarterly earnings conference call on Thursday, June 26, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The company will discuss its fourth quarter and year-end results, which will be released earlier that same day. A live audio webcast will...

Articles 2008-06-25
Worthington-IBS Acquires Sharon Stairs

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Worthington Industries (NYSE:WOR) today announced that its subsidiary, Worthington Integrated Building Systems (Worthington-IBS), has acquired the assets of Sharon Stairs, a designer and manufacturer of steel egress stair systems for the commercial construction markets. "This is a great fit for Worthington as we look to...

Articles 2008-06-02
Worthington Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The board of directors of Worthington Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WOR) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share, payable on June 29, 2008, to shareholders of record June 15, 2008. This marks the 162nd consecutive quarter that Worthington has paid a dividend since it became a...

Articles 2008-05-19
Worthington Industries President and CFO to Retire

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Worthington Industries (NYSE:WOR) today announced that John Christie, President and CFO, has requested early retirement. Christie will stay with Worthington through the end of July to permit an orderly close of the company's yearly financial statements and a smooth transition to a new CFO. "This...

Articles 2008-05-02
Memorial Service Set for John H. McConnell

Honoring and Celebrating His Life on May 7, 2008 COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A memorial service celebrating the life of John H. McConnell will be open to the public and held at 7:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. McConnell, the...

Articles 2008-04-28
John H. McConnell, Founder of Worthington Industries 1923-2008

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- John H. McConnell, business leader, philanthropist, founder of Worthington Industries and owner of the Columbus Blue Jackets passed away on April 25, 2008. He was born May 10, 1923, in Pughtown, W.Va. The son of a steel worker, McConnell grew up during the Great Depression....

Articles 2008-04-25
Worthington Cylinders Introduces New Worthington Pro Grade Hand Torches and Interchangeable Burners

Load 'N Lock Interchange System[TM] Allows One Hand Torch to Work with Six Different Burners COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Worthington Cylinders, a Worthington Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WOR) company, announced today it is introducing a full line of hand torch products, including hand torches, kits and six interchangeable burners, to...

Articles 2008-04-07

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Incorporated: 1986
CEO: Mr. John P. McConnell

Worthington Industries is engaged as a metal processing company that focused on steel processing and manufactured metal products such as metal framing, pressure cylinders, automotive part stampings and, through joint ventures, metal ceiling grid systems and laser-welded blanks. Co. operates through three business segments: Steel Processing, Metal Framing and Pressure Cylinders. As of May 31 2008, Co. operated 44 manufacturing facilities worldwide and held equity positions in ten joint ventures, which operated an additional 22 manufacturing facilities worldwide.