Steel Technologies Names Patrick M. Flanagan Vice President of Human R

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    LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 4, 2005--Steel Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ/NM:STTX) today announced that Patrick M. Flanagan has accepted the position of Vice President - Human Resources. Flanagan has over 20 years of human resources experience including as President of a consulting firm, Labor Relations Council, and as a partner in the law firm of Savoy, Bilancini and Flanagan.
    "We are pleased to add Pat to our management team. For the past six years, he has provided excellent advice as a consultant to Steel Technologies in the areas of labor relations and leadership development," said Bradford T. Ray, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "In his new role as an officer of the Company, Pat will be able to utilize his unique experience and understanding of Steel Technologies to lead our Human Resources Department to new levels of total employee development."
    Steel Technologies processes flat-rolled steel to specific thickness, width, temper, finish and shape requirements for automotive, appliance, lawn and garden, office furniture, agriculture, railcar, construction, hardware, and consumer goods. The Company has 20 facilities, including its joint-venture operations, located throughout the United States and Mexico. More information about the Company may be found on the World Wide Web at www.steeltechnologies.com.

    Statements contained in this release, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties (contained in the Company's SEC filings), which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. SEC filings may be obtained from the SEC or by contacting the Company.

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CONTACT: Steel Technologies Inc., Louisville Bradford T. Ray, 502-245-2110 or Joseph P. Bellino, 502-245-2110

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