SWISS STEEL USA, Inc.
Craig Hockings has extensive experience in the steel industry, with a focus on stainless and tool steel products. Craig began their career as a Branch Account Representative at Carpenter Technology in 1987. Craig then worked at Outokumpu as a Regional Account Manager, managing sales to distributors and OEMs. In 1995, they became a Branch Manager at Southstar Steel Corp., where they oversaw sales to distributors. Hockings joined Valbruna Stainless Inc. in 1998 as the General Manager - Mill Sales, responsible for direct stainless sales in North America. Craig joined SWISS STEEL USA, Inc. in 2008 as the Vice President of the Stainless Division, where they played a key role in the company's position as a leading provider of special long steel products.
Craig Hockings obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in History and English from the University of Illinois Chicago in the period from 1983 to 1987. Following this, they pursued further education in the field of Business Administration, Management, and Operations at Northern Illinois University from 1990 to 1991.
SWISS STEEL USA, Inc.
Since the late 1970’s Swiss Steel USA has been active in the distribution for the US market. The activities of the company are focused on providing the highest quality tool steels, stainless steels, and engineering steels from our own mills: Deutsche Edelstahlwerke, Ugitech, Steeltec, Finkl Steel, and Ascometal. The company operates seven service centers located throughout the Midwest, East Coast, West Coast and the growing Southeast Region. Territory Managers, located throughout the USA, and Technical Support Specialists, equipped with in house metallurgical lab capabilities, are available to provide comprehensive sales and technical support to our valued customers.