Eastern Industrial Supplies announced two promotions at its Charlotte location.

American Industrial Supply (Perth Amboy, NJ) hired Gerry Cusmano as an inside salesperson.

McJunkin Red Man Corp., the largest global distributor of pipes, valves and fittings to the energy industry, recently paid off its $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 9.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2016.

Milwaukee Valve Chairman Emeritus Herschel Seder received the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award Oct. 27 from accounting firm RSM McGladrey.

The U.S. International Trade Commission imposed preliminary antidumping duties on Chinese makers of OCTG pipe ranging from 36.5% t0 99% on Nov. 5.

Collins Pipe & Supply (East Windsor, CT) and its Niagara Controls Division were selected by Metso Automation as the sole manufacturers representative for the Neles Brand Products.

Specialty Piping Products (South Elgin, IL) opened a new 12,000-sq.- ft. warehouse in St. Charles, IL, Nov. 2.

McJunkin Red Man has officially acquired Transmark Fcx Group B.V.

Marmon/Keystone Canada has announced the start-up of its newest service center in Headingley, near Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Kelly Pipe Co. (Santa Fe Springs, CA) announced that Earle Cohen retired as president and CEO effective Nov. 5.