Michigan Seamless Tube LLC, the specialised manufacturer of seamless mechanical and pressure tube, has announced the successful renewal of its ISO 9002 and QS-9000 certifications in preparation for the restart of its plant operations. Michigan Seamless Tube was formed by Russ Maier, the former Chairman & CEO of Republic Engineered Steels, Inc. and Atlas Holdings FRM LLC, to acquire the fixed assets and intellectual property of Vision Metals, Inc.’s Michigan Specialty Tube Division. Prior to the bankruptcy of Vision, Michigan Seamless Tube operated successfully and continuously for 75 years from its 320,000 square foot manufacturing facility in South Lyon, Mich. Michigan Seamless Tube ceased shipments in February 2002 as part of the bankruptcy process, but has remained on “hot-idle” status since that time.
