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The history of the company can be traced to 1854 and the Pompton Furnace

in the ore fields of New Jersey which almost a century before had produced

cannonballs for the Colonial forces and hand-forged chain links to block the

Hudson River during the Revolutionary War.

Stainless steel started as a 20th century material. Its invention is most often

credited to Harry Bearly of Sheffield, England in 1912. Both Allegheny Steel

of Pittsburgh and Ludlum Steel of Watervleit, New York led the

commercialization of the new rustless metal in the United States. In 1938,

they merged to form Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corporation.

Since the early days of stainless steel, Allegheny Ludlum has pioneered the

development of products and processes which are critical to today's

industry. The trademark, Allegheny Metal, was associated with the most

widely used stainless steel of the day. In 1910, Ludlum Steel was the first to

use electric furnaces in manufacturing alloy steels.

In 1927, Allegheny Metal was chosen for New York's Chrysler Building and

the next year it was specified for the Empire State Building. In 1929, Ford

began using Allegheny Metal for the bright trim parts of the Model A.

Stainless steel flatware which had been used by hotels and restaurants

since 1920, was introduced to American homes in 1931. Stainless steel

sinks became popular in the mid-30s. During World War II, the use of

stainless steel grew in support of the military.

Strategic acquisitions were made to help keep up with the demands of

growing markets. Wallingford Steel of Connecticut, a leader in strip metals

for the cutlery industry, was purchased in 1935 and West Leechburg Steel

Company of Pennsylvania, a leading strip producer, was bought in 1936. In

1971, the New Castle, Indiana stainless steel sheet plant was purchased. In

1984, we bought the Lockport, New York high technology alloy melt shop,

and in 1988, we acquired the Vandergrift, Pennsylvania stainless steel plant.

In 1994, we purchased Jessop Steel in Washington, Pennsylvania, a

premier producer of specialty steel and tool steel plate whose history dates

back to the very beginning of stainless steel in Sheffield, England.

In 1996, we combined with Teledyne, Inc. and became part of the Allegheny

Teledyne specialty metal companies.

In 1998, we completed an asset sale and long-term conversion agreement

with Bethlehem Steel Corporation .

In 1999, we acquired the assets of Lukens' Washington Steel Division from

Bethlehem Steel Corporation.

By the end of 1999, Allegheny Teledyne changed its name to Allegheny

Technologies Incorporated and Allegheny Technologies Incorporated was

one of the leading specialty material companies in the world - consisting of

Allegheny Ludlum, Allvac, Wah Chang, Oremet, Rome Metals, Metalworking

Products, Casting Service, and Portland Forge.

In 2004, Jewel Acquisition, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Allegheny

Ludlum, acquired most of the assets of J&L Specialty Steel, LLC, which

include the melt facility in Midland, PA and the finishing facility in Louisville,

OH.

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The history of the company can be traced to 1854 and the Pompton Furnace 

in the ore fields of New Jersey which almost a century before had produced 

cannonballs for the Colonial forces and hand-forged chain links to block the 

Hudson River during the Revolutionary War . 

Stainless steel started as a 20th century material. Its invention is most often 

credited to Harry Bearly of Sheffield, England in 1912. Both Allegheny Steel 

of Pittsburgh and Ludlum Steel of Watervleit, New York led the 

commercialization of the new rustless metal in the United States. In 1938, 

they merged to form Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corporation. 

Since the early days of stainless steel, Allegheny Ludlum has pioneered the 

development of products and processes which are critical to today's 

industry. The trademark, Allegheny Metal, was associated with the most 

widely used stainless steel of the day. In 1910, Ludlum Steel was the first to 

use electric furnaces in manufacturing alloy steels. 

In 1927, Allegheny Metal was chosen for New York's Chrysler Building and 

the next year it was specified for the Empire State Building. In 1929, Ford 

began using Allegheny Metal for the bright trim parts of the Model A. 

Stainless steel flatware which had been used by hotels and restaurants 

since 1920, was introduced to American homes in 1931. Stainless steel 

sinks became popular in the mid-30s. During World War II, the use of 

stainless steel grew in support of the military. 

Strategic acquisitions were made to help keep up with the demands of 

growing markets. Wallingford Steel of Connecticut, a leader in strip metals 

for the cutlery industry, was purchased in 1935 and West Leechburg Steel 

Company of Pennsylvania, a leading strip producer, was bought in 1936. In 

1971, the New Castle, Indiana stainless steel sheet plant was purchased. In 

1984, we bought the Lockport, New York high technology alloy melt shop, 

and in 1988, we acquired the Vandergrift, Pennsylvania stainless steel plant. 

In 1994, we purchased Jessop Steel in Washington, Pennsylvania, a 

premier producer of specialty steel and tool steel plate whose history dates 

back to the very beginning of stainless steel in Sheffield, England. 

In 1996, we combined with Teledyne, Inc. and became part of the Allegheny 

Teledyne specialty metal companies. 

In 1998, we completed an asset sale and long-term conversion agreement 

with Bethlehem Steel Corporation. 

In 1999, we acquired the assets of Lukens' Washington Steel Division from 

Bethlehem Steel Corporation. 

By the end of 1999, Allegheny Teledyne changed its name to Allegheny 

Technologies Incorporated and Allegheny Technologies Incorporated was 

one of the leading specialty material companies in the world - consisting of 

Allegheny Ludlum, Allvac, Wah Chang, Oremet, Rome Metals, Metalworking 

Products, Casting Service, and Portland Forge. 

In 2004, Jewel Acquisition, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Allegheny 

Ludlum, acquired most of the assets of J&L Specialty Steel, LLC, which 

include the melt facility in Midland, PA and the finishing facility in Louisville, 

OH. . 

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Allegheny Ludlum has grown and prospered becoming one of the world's

leading specialty steel companies.

Allegheny Ludlum has one business - specialty materials.

We've maintained a strong history of product quality, customer service,

innovative processing technology, and financial stability. Through our

ongoing commitment to technology, research and development, Allegheny

Ludlum is preparing to meet exciting challenges of the future.

Selecting the right alloy takes collaboration. Many variables are considered.

Allegheny Ludlum's staff of research and development engineers and

product metallurgists welcome the opportunity to discuss your technical

requirements during the design and specification stage.

Our Materials Application Assistance Program (MAAPSM) provides a central

source of information for technical solutions to specialty materials application

needs. Requests are answered expeditiously. Our MAAPSM service can

connect you directly with a metallurgist for advice or provide product and

technical literature as well as specifications and standards.

Through our unique range of engineered high-value products and technical

expertise, we can work together to create the optimum material design for

many environments. To assist you in determining the appropriate alloy, we

must understand the required level of corrosion protection, weldability,

ductility, and formability, as well as the optimum thickness, width, and finish

for the end use.

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Allegheny Ludlum has grown and prospered becoming one of the world's 

leading specialty steel companies. 

Allegheny Ludlum has one business - specialty materials. 

We've maintained a strong history of product quality, customer service, 

innovative processing technology, and financial stability. Through our 

ongoing commitment to technology, research and development, Allegheny 

Ludlum is preparing to meet exciting challenges of the future. 

Selecting the right alloy takes collaboration. Many variables are considered. 

Allegheny Ludlum's staff of research and development engineers and 

product metallurgists welcome the opportunity to discuss your technical 

requirements during the design and specification stage. 

Our Materials Application Assistance Program (MAAPSM) provides a central 

source of information for technical solutions to specialty materials application 

needs. Requests are answered expeditiously. Our MAAPSM service can 

connect you directly with a metallurgist for advice or provide product and 

technical literature as well as specifications and standards. 

Through our unique range of engineered high-value products and technical 

expertise, we can work together to create the optimum material design for 

many environments. To assist you in determining the appropriate alloy, we 

must understand the required level of corrosion protection, weldability, 

ductility, and formability, as well as the optimum thickness, width, and finish 

for the end use. 

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