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Cal State Steel company history timeline

1975

His career in the United States began in 1975 when he formed a partnership with an Italian trading company to acquire Lafayette Metals, a steel producing and distributing company based in Long Beach, California.

1984

Shortly after the ITC ruled in July 1984 to impose sanctions against subsidized imports, Wilkinson made his offer to acquire the Fontana plant.

CSI's attempt to succeed where Kaiser failed officially began in late November 1984.

1993

In 1993, the company embarked on a six-year modernization program aimed at reducing operating costs, broadening its product line, and increasing production capacity.

1998

1998: A plan to begin manufacturing steel is aborted.

1999

In 1999, a year in which the company posted a record high $47 million in net income, it ranked as the largest producer of the flat-rolled steel in the West.

2002

In 2002, the company billed more than two million tons of steel products for the first time in its history.

2004

In mid-2004, Wright was appointed chairman of the company, paving the way for the promotion of Masakazu Kurushima to the posts of president and chief executive officer.

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