TMS International Corp, the parent company of Tube City IMS Corporation, a leading provider of outsourced industrial services to steel mills globally, today announced that it has opened a trading office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The opening of the office follows the company’s recently announced 7 year contract for a variety of outsourced services with a leading regional steel company in Abu Dhabi.

Heading up the newly-opened office is Mr Anthony Rupert “Butch” Zeederberg, as Manager of Scrap/Raw Materials in the Middle East/North Africa region.

Mr J David Aronson, President and Chief Operating Officer of the company’s Raw Material and Optimization Group, said the Middle East/North Africa region is an increasing important market.

He said “We believe the steel industry will continue to grow in the Middle East/North Africa countries during the coming years,” Mr. Aronson said. “The opening of this office, linked with our trading offices throughout Latin America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific, will provide the company with a worldwide platform to serve customers in these regions in addition to our significant historic presence in North America.”