The Steel Recycling Institute, Pittsburgh, reports that despite a sluggish economy in 2001, steel-recycling rates advanced and steel continues to be North America’s most recycled material.

Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Ill., marks the 350th Cat Rental Store opening in North America with the grand opening of the Louisiana Rents in Belle Chase, La.

The Coke Group, Scottsdale, Ariz., announced that it has executed sole and exclusive agreements with two of China’s best-known construction companies.

Copper Sales Inc. announced the opening of its Fairless Hills, Pa., facility.

American Eagle Accessories Group has acquired the compressor assets of P.K. Lindsay Co. Inc.

Urecoats Industries Inc. announced that Bradco Supply Corp. has agreed to distribute the UrecoatsRSM-100™ product and proprietary BlueMAX™ application system in the United States.

Through a combination of acquisition and new start-ups, ABC Supply Co. Inc., Beloit, Wis., has added 16 locations to its national network of building materials supply centers for contractors.

Siplast is in the process of transitioning its company name to Icopal.

Revere Copper Products, Rome, N.Y., recently celebrated the 200th anniversary of its founding by Paul Revere.

Firestone Building Products Co., Carmel, Ind., announced that it has acquired the TPO membrane manufacturing assets of Serrot International, a division of Waste Management Inc.