Bob Rumcik (EGI board of directors and retired president, EQS) was named to the ASM Distinguished Life Membership award at a ceremony at the ASM’s annual meeting in Columbus, Ohio on October 6, 2015. ASM Distinguished Life Membership is designated to those leaders in the field of material science who have devoted their time, knowledge and abilities to the advancement of the materials industries. The award was presented to Bob with the following citation:

“For visionary leadership in pioneering the successful development and commercialization of ladle refining technology in steel making and building two companies, ELLWOOD Quality Steels, and ELLWOOD National Steel into the recognized market leaders.”

Congratulations Bob!