TMS International Corporation, the parent company of Tube City IMS Corporation, a leading provider of outsourced industrial services to steel mills globally, announced that Mr Raymond Kalouche COO & President and also COO of the company's Mill Services Group has received the International Bridge Award from GlobalPittsburgh.

The award was presented to Mr Kalouche by Ms Giselle Leonardo, chairperson of the board of GlobalPittsburgh, at its annual dinner event on December 19th 2011. He was honored as a foreign born, US educated executive for his accomplishments and leadership in helping to secure and create jobs by creating company growth globally and thereby enhancing the reputation and international strength of the Pittsburgh region.

Mr Kalouche said that "I am deeply honored and humbled to receive this prestigious award. However, the award and the company's success are a reflection of the contributions that the nearly 4,000 dedicated employees of the Tube City IMS team from around the globe make to the company. I'm proud to share this award with them and accept it on their behalf."