KOKOMO, Ind., May 02, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Haynes International, Inc. (Nasdaq:HAYN) (the “Company”) announced today its decision to expand and streamline its distribution footprint by investing in new plant and equipment at its processing facility located in LaPorte, Indiana. In connection with the expansion, the Company announced its plan to relocate its service center operations in Lebanon, Indiana to LaPorte. The project is expected to commence in the fourth quarter of calendar 2016 and be completed by the end of calendar 2017. “Combining these locations represents an important step in streamlining product flow, reducing transportation costs and improving production yields and profitability. We expect this action to lead to a more efficient operation and allow us to better service our customers,” said Mark Comerford, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We also recently made the decision to close our India branch office. The Lebanon relocation and India office closure are part of our ongoing evaluation designed to rationalize and drive greater efficiency in connection with management of our global footprint and value-add distribution strategy.”
About Haynes International
Haynes International, Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of technologically advanced, high performance alloys, primarily for use in the aerospace, land-based gas turbine and chemical processing industries.
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