MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AK Steel (NYSE:
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The price increase is in response to significant increases in manufacturing, energy and transportation costs, and to support capital investments.
Headquartered in Middletown, Ohio, AK Steel produces flat-rolled carbon, stainless and electrical steel products, as well as carbon and stainless tubular steel products, for automotive, appliance, construction and manufacturing markets.