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PHILADELPHIA, March 16, 2017 -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that it will increase base prices three percent (3%) to eight percent (8%) on new non-contract orders of specialty stainless, high temperature, electronic and premium alloy steels across all product forms. The increases become effective for orders placed after March 31, 2017.
All applicable surcharges will remain in effect.
About Carpenter Technology
Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter’s powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including additive manufacturing and 3D Printing. Information about Carpenter can be found at www.cartech.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ from those projected, anticipated or implied. The most significant of these uncertainties are described in Carpenter's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2016, and the quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2016, and the exhibits attached to those filings. They include, but are not limited to, statements regarding announced base price increases. Carpenter undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
Media Inquiries: William J. Rudolph, Jr. +1 610-208-3892 [email protected] Investor Inquiries: Brainerd Communicators Brad Edwards +1 212-986-6667 [email protected]
