Reliance 2016 Annual Report

Applying stringent acquisition criteria ensures that our Family of Companies grows strategically, sustainably, and profitably. Since our IPO in 1994, Reliance has completed 62 acquisitions. Today, we are one company comprised of over 70 distinct brands. Both the individual and combined strengths of our Family of Companies make Reliance the industry leader. Our success is built on safeguarding our most important assets – our employees – and, in turn, our employees’ ability to successfully execute our corporate strategy. This was demonstrated in 2016, when we reduced recordable safety incidents by over 25% compared to 2015 and simultaneously achieved record gross profit margins.

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