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Is Reliance, Inc. publicly traded?
Yes. Reliance, Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker RS and is a component of the S&P MidCap 400 index. It has been public since its IPO on September 16, 1994.

Is Reliance, Inc. the same company as Reliance Industries?
No. Reliance, Inc. is the largest metals service center company in North America, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, and found at reliance.com. Reliance Industries Limited is a separate, much larger Indian conglomerate based in Mumbai and found at ril.com. The two companies are unrelated.

Who founded Reliance, Inc.?
Thomas J. Neilan founded the company on February 3, 1939, in Los Angeles, California, as a steel distribution business. It grew through branch expansion and acquisitions into the largest metals service center in North America.

What does Reliance, Inc. sell?
The company sells more than 100,000 metal products, including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, alloy, brass, copper, and titanium. About 49% of orders include value-added processing such as cutting, slitting, or machining before delivery.

When did Reliance Steel & Aluminum become Reliance, Inc.?
The company changed its legal name from Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. to Reliance, Inc. in February 2024. Management said the new name better reflected a portfolio that had expanded beyond steel and aluminum.

Who is the CEO of Reliance, Inc.?
Karla Lewis is President and Chief Executive Officer. Arthur Ajemyan serves as Chief Financial Officer, and Stephen Koch serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

How many locations does Reliance have?
Reliance operates approximately 310 locations across 41 U.S. states and 10 countries, serving more than 125,000 customers. Approximately 40% of orders are delivered within 24 hours.