Erasteel acquires assets of Crucible Industries LLC

February 26, 2025

We are delighted to announce the acquisition of a part of the assets of Crucible Industries LLC, an American steelmaker specializing in powder metallurgy, High-Speed Steels and stainless steels.

Through this acquisition, Erasteel is strengthening its presence in the United States and confirming its commitment to this market as a long-standing partner for the tooling, automotive, energy, aerospace, precision toolmaking and knifemaking industry.

“The acquisition of these assets is part of our strategy to strengthen our position as a world leader in Powder-Metallurgy High-Speed Steels. We are delighted that our offer has been selected and intend to continue to serve the US market with the quality and service they expect.” Sophie Haan, Erasteel CEO

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Erasteel announces the appointment of Sophie Haan as CEO

February 3, 2025

Press release

Paris, February 3, 2025 – Erasteel is pleased to announce the appointment of Sophie Haan as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 1, 2025.

With over 25 years of experience combining strategy and execution, Sophie Haan has extensive expertise in the industrial sector, particularly in multicultural and international environments. She has acquired precious know-how in managing strategic transformations and leading complex projects on a global scale.

“It is with a lot of enthusiasm and determination that I take up my duties as CEO of Erasteel. I’m delighted to be joining this company, with its wealth of talent, history and recognized expertise, which make it a key player in the markets it serves. Together, with the entire Erasteel team, we will pursue an ambitious strategy aimed at meeting today’s challenges while shaping the future. Innovation, sustainability and operational excellence will guide our actions to continue offering our customers high-performance solutions that meet their industrial and technical challenges, while actively contributing to building a more sustainable industry.” Sophie Haan, Erasteel CEO