UK’s NASS to appoint new president

The UK’s National Association of Steel Service Centers (NASS) said Monday it will appoint Michael Horan of Liberty Performance Steels (LPS) as president of the trade body at its upcoming October annual general meeting.

Horan, managing director of LPS, is a veteran of the industry with 30 years of experience.

NASS Director General Peter Corfield said: “NASS is delighted that Michael will be taking on the presidency role… and we look forward to him consolidating and building on the professional foundation that has been developed in recent years.”

NASS represents steel service centers in the UK that collectively handle around 3 million mt/year.

Len Griffin, PLATTS