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01/26/10Carpenter Technology Reports Second Quarter Results
Second quarter net sales excluding surcharge down 24% from a year earlier but higher than the prior quarter. Second quarter net income of $3.5 million or $0.08 per diluted share. Second quarter positive free cash flow of $6.9 million. WYOMISSING, Pa., Jan 26, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today reported net income of $3.5 million or $0.08 per diluted share for the second quarter ended December 31, 2009. This compares with net income of $29.8 million or $... 
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01/20/10Carpenter Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
WYOMISSING, Pa., Jan 20, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), at its meeting yesterday, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share of common stock, payable March 4, 2010, to shareholders of record on February 2, 2010. The ex-dividend date (the date the common stock trades without the dividend) is January 29, 2010. SOURCE: Carpenter Technology Corporation Carpenter Technology Corporation Investor and Media Inquiries: Micha... 
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01/04/10Carpenter Technology Announces Conference Call and Webcast
WYOMISSING, Pa., Jan 04, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Tuesday, January 26, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, to discuss the results of operations for the second quarter of fiscal year 2009, ended December 31, 2009. Please call 610-208-2222 for the conference call telephone number and passcode. The webcast will be hosted by Thomson Reuters and can be accessed at Carpenter Technology's web site at http://www.cartech... 
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12/03/09PremoMet(TM) Alloy Seen as a Lower Cost Alternative to Cobalt-Containing Alloys
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 2009-- Carpenter Technology Corporation has announced the availability of Carpenter PremoMet™ alloy for consideration as a lower-cost alternative to many cobalt-containing steel alloys. With its superior strength, toughness and fatigue resistance, even in high-load applications, PremoMet alloy could be considered for many high-demand power train components in heavy-duty diesel engines and other commercial transportation and locomotive applications. Pre... 
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11/24/09Carpenter Technology Announces Completion of $200 Million Syndicated Credit Facility
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 24, 2009-- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS), announced today the successful completion of a $200 million syndicated credit facility. This three year revolving line of credit replaces the five year $150 million revolver due to expire in August, 2010 and the $50 million accounts receivable securitization facility due to expire in March, 2010. The new facility, comprised of nine lenders, was substantial... 
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10/27/09Carpenter Technology Reports First Quarter Results
First quarter net sales excluding surcharge down 38% from year earlier. First quarter net loss of $9.3 million or $0.21 per diluted share. First quarter positive free cash flow of $17.8 million. WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 27, 2009-- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today reported a net loss of $9.3 million or $0.21 per diluted share for the fiscal first quarter ended S... 
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10/12/09Carpenter Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 12, 2009-- The Board of Directors of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), at its meeting today, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.18 per share of common stock, payable December 3, 2009, to shareholders of record on October 27, 2009. The ex-dividend date (the date the common stock trades without the dividend) is October 23, 2009. Source: Carpenter Technology Corporation In... 
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10/12/09Carpenter Technology Corp Announces New Leadership
READING, Pa., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS), a world leader in the development and production of high performance specialty alloys, announced today that it will be formally splitting the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer into two positions. The Board of Directors appointed Gregory A. Pratt to serve as chair of the Board and interim CEO and president, replacing Anne L. Stevens in those positions. Carpenter is currently c... 
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10/09/09Carpenter Technology Announces Conference Call and Webcast
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 9, 2009-- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Tuesday, October 27, at 9:00 a.m., Eastern time, to discuss the results of operations for the first quarter of fiscal year 2010, ended September 30, 2009. Please call 610-208-2222 for the conference call telephone number and passcode. The webcast will be hosted by Thomson Reuters and can be acces... 
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10/06/09Carpenter Launches New Alloys Being Used in Knife Blade Applications
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 2009-- Carpenter Technology Corp. (NYSE: CRS), Wyomissing, PA, USA, is introducing Carpenter CTS-BD1, a new alloy that is part of the Carpenter CTS™ alloys suite. These particular alloys offer many attributes making them attractive for use in consumer, industrial and medical knife blade applications. Carpenter CTS-BD1 is a premium melted stainless steel containing certain metal additions that o... 
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09/21/09Carpenter Technology Corp & Manhattan Scientifics Inc. Partner On Commercialization Of New Class Of Metal Alloys
READING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 21, 2009-- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) and Manhattan Scientifics Inc. (OTC BB: MHTX) announced today a joint technology agreement involving a new class of high strength metals with broad applications in medical, aerospace, transportation, energy, defense and consumer products. Manhattan Scientifics holds the exclusive U.S. license for a family of patents to produce super-strong meta... 
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08/19/09Carpenter Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 19, 2009-- The Board of Directors of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), at its meeting yesterday, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share of common stock, payable September 4, 2009, to shareholders of record on September 1, 2009. The ex-dividend date (the date the common stock trades without the dividend) is August 28, 2009. Source: Carpenter Technology Corporation Carpen... 
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07/30/09Carpenter Technology Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
Fourth quarter and full year positive free cash flow of $71.5 million and $11.2 million respectively Fourth quarter revenues net of surcharges down 45% from year earlier Fourth quarter loss from continuing operations of $20.8 million or $0.48 per diluted share, including $0.14 per share of restructuring charges WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 30, 2009-- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today reported a loss from continuing operations of $20.8 million or $0.48... 
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07/15/09Carpenter Technology Announces Conference Call and Webcast
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 15, 2009-- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, July 30, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, to discuss the results of operations for the fourth quarter and full year of fiscal year 2009, ended June 30, 2009. Please call 610-208-2222 for the conference call telephone number and passcode. The webcast will be hosted by Thomson Reuters and can be ... 
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04/28/09Carpenter Technology Reports Third Quarter Results
Third quarter revenues net of surcharges down 24% from year earlier Income from continuing operations of $13.1 million or $0.30 per diluted share, including $0.03 of restructuring charges Operating margin of 6.8%, net of surcharges and restructuring costs Third quarter positive free cash flow of $11.8 million WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 28, 2009-- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today reported income from continuing operations of $13.1 million or $... 
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04/22/09Carpenter Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 22, 2009-- The Board of Directors of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), at its meeting yesterday, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.18 per share of common stock, payable June 4, 2009, to shareholders of record on May 5, 2009. The ex-dividend date (the date the common stock trades without the dividend) is May 1, 2009. Source: Carpenter Technology Corporation Carpenter Technology Corpora... 
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04/20/09Talley Metals Raises Prices on Stainless Bar Grades
HARTSVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 20, 2009-- Talley Metals, a subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) has announced that it will increase base prices approximately 5% on all stainless bar products to help offset rising manufacturing costs. The increase is effective on all shipments beginning May 1, 2009. Talley Metals sells stainless steel long products, as well as standard precipitation-hardening grades, to U.S. me... 
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04/16/09CORRECTED: Carpenter Technology Announces Conference Call and Webcast
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 16, 2009-- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Tuesday, April 28, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, to discuss the results of operations for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, ended March 31, 2009. Please call 610-208-2222 for the conference call telephone number and passcode. The webcast will be hosted by Thomson Reuters and can be accessed ... 
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04/16/09Carpenter Technology Announces Conference Call and Webcast
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 16, 2009-- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Tuesday, April 28, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, to discuss the results of operations for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, ended March 31, 2009. Please call 610-208-2222 for the conference call telephone number and passcode. The webcast will be hosted by Thomson Reuters and can be accessed at... 
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03/20/09Carpenter to Close UK Facility; Lowers Outlook
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 20, 2009-- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today announced it will close its Crawley, UK, metal strip manufacturing facility as part of an overall plan designed to reduce fixed costs and more efficiently utilize its production capabilities. The Company also announced that sales and operating margins for the second half of its fiscal year are expected to fall below its previous estimate... 
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03/11/09New Alloy by Carpenter Technology Offers Ultra High Strength with Toughness and Ductility
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 11, 2009-- A new alloy developed by Carpenter Technology Corp., Wyomissing, PA, USA, is Carpenter AerMet® 340 alloy, the latest in the company’s AerMet series of ultra high strength and ultra high toughness alloys. Carpenter AerMet 340 offers high hardness (HRC 56), 345 ksi (2379 MPa) ultimate tensile strength (UTS), exceptional fracture toughness of 34 ksi√in (37MPa√M), and yield str... 
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02/25/09William Wulfsohn to Join Carpenter Technology Board of Directors
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2009-- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that William Wulfsohn, Senior Vice President, Coatings, of PPG Industries will join Carpenter’s Board of Directors, effective April 21, 2009. No committee assignments have yet been designated for Mr. Wulfsohn. Mr. Wulfsohn, 46, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, previously was Vice President, Coatings and Managing Director of PPG... 
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01/27/09Carpenter Technology Reports Second Quarter Results
Second quarter net sales of $361.8 million, down 18% from prior year on 10% lower volumeWYOMISSING, Pa., Jan 27, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- --Second quarter income from continuing operations of $29.8 million or $0.68 per diluted share Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today reported income from continuing operations of $29.8 million or $0.68 per diluted share for the fiscal second quarter ended December 31, 2008. This compares with record second quarter income fro... 
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01/20/09Carpenter Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2009--The Board of Directors of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), at its meeting yesterday, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.18 per share of common stock, payable March 5, 2009, to shareholders of record on February 3, 2009. The ex-dividend date (the date the common stock trades without the dividend) is January 30, 2009. CONTACT: Carpenter Technology Corporation In... 
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01/14/09Carpenter Technology Announces Conference Call and Webcast
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 2009--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Tuesday, January 27, at 9:00 a.m., Eastern time, to discuss the results of operations for the second quarter of fiscal year 2009, ended December 31, 2008. Please call 610-208-2222 for the conference call telephone number and passcode. The webcast will be hosted by Thomson Reuters and can be accessed at Ca... 
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10/28/08Carpenter Technology Reports First Quarter Results
First quarter net sales of $413.7 million, down 8% from prior year First quarter income from continuing operations of $25.8 million or $0.58 per share, compared to $55.4 million or $1.07 per share last year Changes implemented to reduce upper management positions by 20% WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 28, 2008--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today reported net income from continuing operations of $25.8 million or $0.5... 
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10/15/08Carpenter Technology Announces Conference Call and Webcast
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Tuesday, October 28, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, to discuss the results of operations for the first quarter of fiscal year 2009, ended September 30, 2008. Please call 610-208-2800 for the conference call telephone number and passcode. The webcast will be hosted by Thomson Reuters and can be accessed at Carpenter Technology's web site at www.cartech.com... 
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10/14/08Carpenter Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Board of Directors of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), at its meeting yesterday, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.18 per share of common stock, payable December 4, 2008, to shareholders of record on October 28, 2008. The ex-dividend date (the date the common stock trades without the dividend) is October 24, 2008. Source: Carpenter Technology Corporation ... 
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09/10/08Carpenter Technology to Attend Conference
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 10, 2008--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that Anne L. Stevens, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Doug Ralph, Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer will be presenting at the Davenport Metals & Mining Conference on September 16, 2008 in New York City. The slide presentation will be available on the company's web site, www.cartech.com, after 5:00 p.m. eastern time on September 15... 
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09/03/08Carpenter Technology to Attend Conference
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 3, 2008--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that Anne L. Stevens, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Doug Ralph, Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer will be presenting at the KeyBanc 2008 Basic Materials & Packaging Conference on September 10, 2008 in Boston. The slide presentation will be available on the company's web site, www.cartech.com, after 5:00 p.m. eastern time on Septe... 
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08/26/08Carpenter Technology to Attend Conference
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 26, 2008--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that K. Douglas Ralph, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and David A. Christiansen, Vice President - Investor Relations and Business Development, will be attending Cowen's Focus Conference "Impact of Oil Prices on Commercial Aerospace" on September 3, 2008 in New York City. The slide presentation will be available on the company's web site, www.cartech.com, aft... 
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08/25/08Carpenter Technology Announces Increase to Special Litigation Reserve; Updates 4Q and FY2008 Results
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 25, 2008--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today announced that, as a result of a recent trial court ruling related to environmental activities from more than 30 years ago, the special litigation reserve previously reported as part of its results for the fourth quarter of its 2008 fiscal year has been increased by about $16 million to $21 million or $0.28 per diluted share. With this adjustment, the net income from continuing opera... 
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08/20/08Carpenter Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 20, 2008--The Board of Directors of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), at its meeting yesterday, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.18 per share of common stock, payable September 5, 2008, to shareholders of record on September 2, 2008. The ex-dividend date (the date the common stock trades without the dividend) is August 28, 2008. CONTACT: Carpenter Technology Corporation Investor and Media Inquiries: ... 
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07/31/08Carpenter Technology Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
Fourth quarter sales from continuing operations up 4% from prior year to $556.3 million and up 12%, net of surcharges, to $391.3 million Fourth quarter net income from continuing operations of $46.9 million or $1.01 per share which includes a special reserve for litigation matters of $0.08 per share Record full year EPS from continuing operations of $4.31 per share Record full year sales from continuing operations of $1.953 bi... 
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07/10/08Carpenter Technology Announces Conference Call and Webcast
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 10, 2008--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, July 31, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, to discuss the results of operations for the quarter and year ended June 30, 2008. Please call 610-208-2800 for the conference call telephone number and passcode. The webcast will be hosted by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at Carpenter Technology's web site at www.cartech.com. The webcast... 
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07/08/08Carpenter Completes Sale of Metal Shapes Business
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 8, 2008--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), today announced the completion of the sale of its Rathbone Precision Metals business to Treci S.r.l., controlling company of Calvi Holdings, S.r.l. The sale occurred on June 30, 2008 on a cash and debt-free basis for a price of $17.5 million. Rathbone is engaged in the business of designing, manufacturing and selling precision formed shaped components in a variety of alloys in the United State... 
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06/23/08Carpenter Technology Files Complaint in Federal Court Against Allegheny Technologies
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 23, 2008--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today announced that it has filed a lawsuit against Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI) alleging that two U.S. patents obtained by the latter are not valid. Carpenter filed the lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia to challenge the validity of two U.S. patents, namely 564 and 858, issued to ATI regarding a method of produ... 
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05/19/08Talley Metals Raises Prices on Stainless Grades
HARTSVILLE, S.C., May 19, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Talley Metals, a subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), has announced that it will increase base prices approximately 3% on all stainless products to help off-set rising manufacturing costs. The increase is effective on all shipments beginning July 1, 2008. Talley Metals sells stainless steel long products, as well as standard precipitation-hardening grades, to U.S. metals distributors. Carpenter Technology, based in Wy... 
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05/15/08Carpenter Technology Raises Prices on Stainless and Premium Melted Alloys
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2008--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today announced that it will increase base prices an average of 7 percent on all premium-melted alloys and 3 - 6 percent for specialty stainless steels in all product forms. The increases will be effective for orders placed on or after June 1, 2008 and are due to increased operating costs. Carpenter Technology, based in Wyomissing, Pa, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialty ... 
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04/29/08Carpenter Technology Reports Fiscal Third Quarter Results
Third quarter net sales from continuing operations of $510 million Third quarter net income from continuing operations of $51 million or $1.05 per share Third quarter net income, including gain from sale of ceramics business, of $120 million, or $2.49 per share WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2008--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today reported net income from continuing operations of $50.8 million or $1.05 per diluted share... 
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04/23/08Carpenter Technology Increases Cash Dividend by 20%
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2008--The Board of Directors of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), on April 22, declared an increase in the quarterly dividend on its common shares to $0.18 per share from $0.15 per share, or an increase of 20 percent. "The dividend increase reflects our Board's confidence in the long-term strength of Carpenter's business and financial position," said Anne Stevens, chairman, president and chief executive officer. "The dividend ... 
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04/14/08Carpenter Pre-Announces Fiscal Third Quarter Operating Results
Announces Conference Call and WebcastWYOMISSING, Pa., Apr 14, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) expects to report net income from continuing operations for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2008, in the range of $1.00-$1.05 per diluted share. This range excludes the gain from the $145 million sale of Carpenter's ceramics businesses that will be recorded in the third quarter results. In the same period a year ago, Carpenter reported record third qua... 
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04/01/08Carpenter Completes Divestiture of Ceramics Businesses
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 1, 2008--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), today announced completion of the sale of its ceramics businesses, Certech and Carpenter Advanced Ceramics, to the Morgan Crucible Company plc. The sale of the businesses occurred on March 31, 2008 and concluded the transaction previously announced December 21, 2007. The businesses were sold on a cash and debt-free basis for approximately $145 million. Carpenter Technology produces a... 
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03/28/08Carpenter Acquires UltraFine Powder Technology Inc.
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 28, 2008--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), today announced its Carpenter Powdered Products, Inc. subsidiary, has acquired the assets and business of UltraFine Powder Technology Inc., a private company in Woonsocket, RI. UltraFine is a leader in the manufacture and sale of fine gas atomized powders for the metal injection molding (MIM) industry and other specialty markets. Carpenter Technology produces and distributes specialty al... 
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03/13/08Carpenter Technology to Attend Conference
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2008--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that Anne L. Stevens, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Doug Ralph, Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer will be presenting at the Citi Small & Mid-Cap Conference on March 19, 2008, in Las Vegas, NV. Our presentation will be webcast live at 2:25 p.m. PT (5:25 ET). You can access the webcast at http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/citigroup... 
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01/31/08Carpenter Technology to Attend Conference
WYOMISSING, Pa., Jan 31, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that K. Douglas Ralph, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Mark Kamon, Senior Vice President - Advanced Metals Operations will be presenting at Cowen and Company's 29th Annual Aerospace Defense Conference on February 5, 2008 in New York City. The slide presentation will be available on the company's web site, www.cartech.com, after 5:00 p.m. eastern time on Februa... 
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01/29/08Carpenter Technology Reports Record Second Quarter Results
Record second quarter net sales from continuing operations of $446 million Record second quarter net income from continuing operations of $58 million Earnings per share from continuing operations up 36 percent to $1.17 WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2008--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today reported record second quarter results. Net income from continuing operations of $57.7 million or $1.17 per diluted share reflected s... 
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01/23/08Carpenter Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
WYOMISSING, Pa., Jan 23, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), at its meeting yesterday, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.15 per share of common stock, payable March 6, 2008, to shareholders of record on February 5, 2008. The ex-dividend date (the date the common stock trades without the dividend) is February 1, 2008. SOURCE: Carpenter Technology Corporation Carpenter Technology Corporation Mr. Jaime Vasquez, Vice Preside... 
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01/15/08Carpenter Technology Announces Conference Call and Webcast
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 15, 2008--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Tuesday, January 29, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, to discuss the results of operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2007. Please call 610-208-2800 for the conference call telephone number and passcode. The webcast will be hosted by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at Carpenter Technology's web site at www.cartech.com. The webcast is... 
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12/21/07Carpenter Technology Announces New Share Repurchase Plan
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 21, 2007--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today announced its Board of Directors has approved a new share repurchase program of up to $250 million of Carpenter's outstanding common shares. "The new share buyback plan is a follow-on to our current $250 million repurchase plan and a continuation of steps in our strategy to effectively deploy excess cash to improve shareholder value," said K. Douglas Ralph, Senior Vice President-Fina... 
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12/21/07Carpenter Technology to Sell Ceramics Businesses To UK-based Morgan Crucible
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 21, 2007--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today announced it has agreed to sell its ceramic operations to The Morgan Crucible Company plc ("Morgan Crucible") (LSE:MGCR), a UK-based advanced materials company. The sale of Certech and Carpenter Advanced Ceramics reflects Carpenter's strategic decision to focus on global markets for high performing specialty alloy products. "As part of our continued efforts to further strengthen ... 
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11/21/07Carpenter Technology to Attend Conference
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 21, 2007--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that K. Douglas Ralph, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Mark Kamon, Senior Vice President - Advanced Metals Operations will be presenting at the Bear Stearns Commodities and Capital Goods Conference on November 28, 2007, in New York City. The slide presentation will be available on the company's web site, www.cartech.com, after 5:00 p.m. eastern time on Novem... 
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10/31/07Carpenter Technology Reports Record First Quarter Results
Record first quarter net sales of $475 million Record first quarter net income of $58 million or $2.24 per share Repurchased $158 million of common stock WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 2007--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today reported record first quarter results. Net income of $57.7 million or $2.24 per diluted share reflected a richer product mix, growth in the energy market, and a continued focus on margin enhancement. Financial highli... 
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10/25/07Carpenter Technology And TIMET Enter into Long-Term Joint Supply and Processing Agreements
WYOMISSING, Pa. & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2007--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) and Titanium Metals Corporation ("TIMET") (NYSE:TIE) today announced joint agreements under which Carpenter will provide specialized titanium conversion processing to TIMET and TIMET will supply Carpenter with titanium and scrap melting services. Under terms of the processing agreement, Carpenter will provide TIMET with forging and related processing services at agreed upon price... 
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10/19/07Carpenter Technology Forms Science and Technology Committee of the Board of Directors
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 2007--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today the formation of a Science and Technology Committee of the Board of Directors. The creation of this committee is a key component in driving Carpenter's enhanced commitment to growth and operational excellence through technology, innovation and process improvement. "Carpenter's products are highly sophisticated and are used in many critical applications. The formation of the... 
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10/16/07Carpenter Technology Corporation Announces New Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 16, 2007--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announces that Sanjay Guglani has joined Carpenter as Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, effective October 22, 2007. This newly created position demonstrates Carpenter's focus on expanding its overall sales and business operations. He will report to Anne Stevens, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. Guglani most recently served as Vice President of Marketing, Business... 
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10/16/07Carpenter Technology Announces 2-for-1 Stock Split
Declares Quarterly Dividend WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 16, 2007--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today announced that its Board of Directors approved a two-for-one split of the Company's common stock in the form of a stock dividend. The stock dividend to effect the stock split will be payable on November 15, 2007, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 6, 2007. The Board of Directors also declared a pre-split regular quarterly d... 
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10/12/07Carpenter Technology Announces Conference Call and Webcast
WYOMISSING, Pa., Oct 12, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, October 31, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, to discuss the results of operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2007. Please call 610-208-2800 for the conference call telephone number and passcode. The webcast will be hosted by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at Carpenter Technology's web site at www.cartech.com. Carpenter's fiscal 200... 
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09/28/07Carpenter Technology's Dynamet Subsidiary Names New President
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 28, 2007--Dynamet Incorporated, a Pittsburgh area based subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), announced today that Andrew McElwee has been named President, effective September 10, 2007. McElwee replaces Mark S. Kamon who was appointed Senior Vice President - Advanced Metals Operations of Carpenter Technology. McElwee will be responsible for overall leadership of Dynamet and for growth in the aerospace and medical mar... 
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09/12/07Carpenter Technology to Present at Conference
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 12, 2007--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that Anne L. Stevens, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Doug Ralph, Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the KeyBanc Capital Markets Basic Materials and Packaging Conference on September 18, 2007 in Boston, MA. The slide presentation will be available on the company's web site, www.cartech.com, after 5:00 p.m. ea... 
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09/10/07Carpenter Technology Announces 10b5-1 Share Repurchase Plan and Provides Update on Shares Purchased
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 10, 2007--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today announced that it has entered into a Rule 10b5-1 Plan under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Plan"), to facilitate the repurchase of up to $115 million of its common stock. The Company anticipates that it will complete these purchases under the Plan by the end of its third fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2008. The shares will be purchased under the Company's current... 
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08/27/07Carpenter Technology Corporation Announces New Senior Vice President - General Counsel and Secretary
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 27, 2007--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today the appointment of a distinguished attorney, Oliver C. Mitchell, Jr., as its new Senior Vice President - General Counsel and Secretary. The appointment is effective today. Mitchell brings to Carpenter a long history of service in the private and public sectors. He most recently was Counsel to The Margolis Law Firm, LLC of New Jersey and New York, where he advised individua... 
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08/22/07Carpenter Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2007--The Board of Directors of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), at its meeting yesterday, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.30 per share of common stock, payable September 7, 2007, to shareholders of record on September 4, 2007. The ex-dividend date (the date the common stock trades without the dividend) is August 30, 2007. CONTACT: Carpenter Technology Corporation Mr. Jaime Vasquez ... 
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07/27/07Carpenter Technology Corporation Announces New Executive Appointments
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 27, 2007--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today new assignments for two key operational executive officers. Effective yesterday, Mark S. Kamon, 53 has been appointed Senior Vice President - Advanced Metals Operations, and Michael L. Shor, 47 will assume new responsibility as Senior Vice President - Premium Alloys Operations. Kamon and Shor will report to Anne L. Stevens, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (C... 
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07/26/07Carpenter Technology Reports Fourth Quarter and 2007 Fiscal Year Results
-- Record fourth quarter operating income of $92 million -- Net income of $61 million or $2.33 per share -- Results include pre-tax LIFO inventory valuation expense of $79 million and higher effective tax rate -- Free cash flow of $202 million generated in fiscal year 2007 WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 26, 2007--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today reported record fourth quarter operating income despite a rapid rise in nickel... 
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07/12/07Carpenter Technology Announces Conference Call and Webcast
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 12, 2007--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, July 26, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, to discuss the results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. Please call 610-208-2800 for the conference call telephone number and passcode. The webcast will be hosted by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at Carpenter Technology's web site at www.cartech.com. The webcast is also b... 
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07/09/07Carpenter Technology Corporation Announces New Chief Financial Officer
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 9, 2007--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that K. Douglas Ralph, has joined Carpenter as Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective today. Ralph most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Foamex International, Inc. Foamex International, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of flexible polyurethane foam for bedding, furniture, automotive, carpet cushion, and ... 
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06/07/07Carpenter Technology to Attend Conference
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 7, 2007--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that Michael L. Shor, Senior Vice President - Engineered Products Operations will be presenting at the JPMorgan Basics & Industrials Conference on June 12, 2007, in New York City. The slide presentation will be available on the company's web site, www.cartech.com, after 5:00 p.m. eastern time on June 11, 2007. Carpenter Technology, based in Wyomissing, PA, produces and dist... 
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06/06/07Carpenter Technology Breaks Ground for $115 Million Facility in Reading
Ceremony Launches 40-Percent Expansion of Company's Premium Melt CapacityWYOMISSING, Pa., Jun 06, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today broke ground for a $115 million facility in Reading, Pa., to expand its premium melt capacity by 40 percent. The Company's Chairman, President and CEO Anne Stevens made the announcement. The facility will be located at 101 West Bern Street in Reading. "This investment further strengthens Carpenter's position in specialty... 
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05/04/07Carpenter Technology to Attend Conference
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 4, 2007--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that Michael L. Shor, Senior Vice President - Engineered Products Operations and Jaime Vasquez, Vice President and Treasurer, will be presenting at the Cleveland Research Specialty Materials Conference on May 10, 2007, in New York City. The slide presentation will be available on the company's web site, www.cartech.com, after 5:00 p.m. eastern time on May 9, 2007. Carpenter ... 
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05/03/07Carpenter Technology Announces Resignation of Chief Financial Officer David Kornblatt
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2007--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today announced M. David Kornblatt has resigned as Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective Monday, May 7, 2007, to take a position as a CFO with another company. The Company named Richard L. Simons, Vice President and Corporate Controller, to serve as Acting Chief Financial Officer pending the outcome of a search for a permanent successor. Kornblatt, 47, joined... 
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04/27/07Carpenter Technology Increases Cash Dividend By 33%
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 2007--The Board of Directors of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), on April 26, declared an increase in the quarterly dividend on its common shares from $0.225 to $0.30 per share, or an increase of 33 percent. "Our efforts to continually improve the operating performance of Carpenter and strengthen its financial position have allowed us to make another significant increase in the dividend," said Anne Stevens, chairman, presiden... 
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04/27/07Carpenter Technology Reports Record Third Quarter Results
-- Record third quarter net income of $67 million - up 10% from last year's record third quarter -- All-time record quarterly operating income despite a near tripling of nickel prices -- Results included pre-tax LIFO inventory valuation expense of $56 million -- Dividend increased 33% to an annualized rate of $1.20 per common share WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 2007--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CR... 
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04/25/07Carpenter Technology Elects Dr. Sunil Y. Widge Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
WYOMISSING, Pa., Apr 25, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today announced the appointment of Dr. Sunil Y. Widge as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology officer. Widge, 57, will be responsible for leading process and product research & development in new material applications to meet customer and market needs, and for leading the expansion of Carpenter's world renowned scientific capability in specialty alloy metallurgy. Widge will report directly t... 
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04/25/07Carpenter Technology Elects Philip Anderson and Robert McMaster Directors
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 25, 2007--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today announced the election of Robert R. McMaster, a former partner at KPMG and former CEO of Westward Communications, and Dr. Philip M. Anderson, professor of physics and consultant on technology and intellectual property, as directors of the Company. "Robert McMaster brings to the board years of success in accounting and management, and Dr. Anderson provides invaluable expertise and i... 
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04/13/07Carpenter Technology Announces Conference Call and Webcast
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 2007--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Friday, April 27, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, to discuss the results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2007. Please call 610-208-2800 for the conference call telephone number and passcode. The webcast will be hosted by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at Carpenter Technology's web site at www.cartech.com. The webcast is also ... 
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03/14/07Carpenter Technology to Attend Conference
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 14, 2007--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that they will be attending the JPMorgan Aviation & Transportation Conference on March 21, 2007, in New York City. Representing Carpenter at the conference will be David Kornblatt, Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer and Jaime Vasquez, Vice President and Treasurer. The slide presentation will be available on the company's web site, www.cartech.com, afte... 
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02/07/07Carpenter Technology Licenses Ferrium(R) S53 Alloy
WYOMISSING, Pa., Feb 07, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) and QuesTek Innovations LLC have entered into a license agreement whereby Carpenter will produce and market QuesTek's Ferrium S53 ultra high-strength corrosion resistant stainless alloy. QuesTek applied its Materials by Design(R) technology to create the alloy meeting US Air Force specifications for use in aircraft landing gear. Carpenter's Vice President Business Development and Chief Technology... 
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01/26/07Carpenter Technology Reports Record Second Quarter Results
-- Record second quarter net income of $48 million - up 12% from last year's record second quarter -- Underlying margin improvement overshadowed by 161% rise in nickel prices -- Record second quarter sales of $441 million - up 28% from last year's record second quarter -- Sales to the industrial market up 46%; energy up 34%; and aerospace up 26% -- Results include pre-tax LIFO inventory valuation expense of $53 m... 
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01/26/07Carpenter Technology Announces Premium Melt Expansion
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 26, 2007--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today announced a $115 million expansion of its premium melt capacity. The expansion of melt capacity and related infrastructure at the Company's Reading, PA facilities is part of approximately $200 million in capital expenditures the Company will make over the next four years under the strategic plan it announced last September. The premium melt expansion will allow the Company to meet th... 
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01/25/07Carpenter Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
WYOMISSING, Pa., Jan 25, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), at its meeting yesterday, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.225 per share of common stock, payable March 1, 2007, to shareholders of record on February 6, 2007. The ex-dividend date (the date the common stock trades without the dividend) is February 2, 2007. SOURCE: Carpenter Technology Corporation Carpenter Technology Corporation Mr. Jaime Vasquez, 610-208-21... 
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01/12/07Carpenter Technology Announces Conference Call and Webcast
WYOMISSING, Pa., Jan 12, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Friday, January 26, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, to discuss the results of operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2006. Please call 610-208-2800 for the conference call telephone number and passcode. The webcast will be hosted by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at Carpenter Technology's web site at www.cartech.com. The webcast is also being ... 
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11/30/06Carpenter Technology to Present at Conference
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 30, 2006--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that they will be attending and presenting at the Credit Suisse Aerospace & Defense Conference on December 6, 2006 in New York City. Representing Carpenter at the conference will be David Kornblatt, Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer. The slide presentation will be available on the company's web site, www.cartech.com, after 5:00 p.m. eastern time on Dec... 
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11/22/06Carpenter Technology to Present at Conference
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 22, 2006--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that they will be attending and presenting at the Bear Stearns 2nd Annual Commodities and Capital Goods Conference on November 29, 2006 in New York City. Representing Carpenter at the conference will be Anne L. Stevens, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and David Kornblatt, Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer. The slide presentation will b... 
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11/10/06Carpenter Technology to Present at Conference
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 2006--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that they will be attending and presenting at the JPMorgan Small/Mid Cap Conference on November 14, 2006 in Boston. Representing Carpenter at the conference will be Anne L. Stevens, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and David Kornblatt, Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer. The slide presentation will be available on the company's web site,... 
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10/26/06Carpenter Technology Reports Record First Quarter Results
-- Results include LIFO inventory valuation reserve charge of $26 million -- Record first quarter sales of $404 million - up 17% from last year's record first quarter -- Aerospace market quarterly sales increased 34% to $158 million, a first quarter record Business Editors WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 26, 2006--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today reported record first quarter sales and net income. Results w... 
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10/18/06Anne Stevens Appointed Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Carpenter Technology
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 18, 2006--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today the appointment of Anne Stevens as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2006. Ms. Stevens will succeed Robert J. Torcolini, who previously announced his retirement from the Company. He will be a special advisor to Ms. Stevens and the Board until January 1, 2007. Ms. Stevens, 57, held management positions of increasing responsibility at For... 
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10/16/06Carpenter Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 16, 2006--The Board of Directors of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), at its meeting today, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.225 per share of common stock, payable December 7, 2006, to shareholders of record on October 31, 2006. The ex-dividend date (the date the common stock trades without the dividend) is October 27, 2006. CONTACT: Carpenter Technology Corporation Mr. Jaime Vasquez, 610-208-2165 ... 
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10/12/06Carpenter Technology Announces Conference Call and Webcast
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 12, 2006--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, October 26, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, to discuss the results of operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2006. Please call 610-208-2800 for the conference call telephone number and passcode. The webcast will be hosted by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at Carpenter Technology's web site at www.cartech.com. The webcast ... 
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09/22/06Talley Metals Announces Change to Surcharge Mechanism
HARTSVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 2006--Talley Metals, a subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced that it is changing its surcharge mechanism to increase the nickel premium component to $.38/lb. The company said that strong market demand for nickel based stainless bar products have contributed to nickel premiums rising to exceptional levels. The change in the surcharge will go into effect with shipments beginning October 1, 2006. Talley M... 
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09/21/06Carpenter Announces Strategic Initiatives
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 21, 2006--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today its strategic initiatives to drive long-term growth. These initiatives will provide a cornerstone for Carpenter to further enhance Total Shareholder Return ("TSR"). They include: -- Accelerated growth in certain core markets, in particular aerospace, medical, and energy, resulting in a greater mix of higher value materials and products -- Profita... 
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09/15/06Carpenter Technology Announces Change to Surcharge Mechanism
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 2006--The Specialty Alloys Operations unit of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced that it is changing its surcharge mechanism to increase the nickel premium component from $.30/lb. to $.38/lb. The company said that strong market demand for nickel based superalloys and stainless products have contributed to nickel premiums rising to exceptional levels. The change in the surcharge will go into effect with shipments begi... 
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09/08/06Carpenter Technology to Present at Conference
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 2006--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS - News) announced today that Robert J. Torcolini, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and M. David Kornblatt, Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the KeyBanc Capital Markets Basic Materials and Packaging Conference on September 14, 2006 in Boston, MA. The slide presentation will be available on the company's web site, www.cartech.com, after 5:00 ... 
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09/07/06Carpenter Technology to Present at Conference
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 2006--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS - News) announced today that Robert J. Torcolini, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and M. David Kornblatt, Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the Davenport & Company Metals and Mining Symposium on September 13, 2006 in New York City. The slide presentation will be available on the company's web site, www.cartech.com, after 5:00 p.m. eastern t... 
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09/01/06Carpenter Technology Raises Prices on Stainless and Premium Melted Alloys
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 1, 2006--The Specialty Alloys Operations unit of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced that it is increasing base prices 3 percent on all air melted stainless products and 3-5 percent on all premium melted products. The increase is effective September 5, 2006 on all new orders and shipments. Raw material and energy surcharges will remain in effect. Carpenter Technology, based in Wyomissing, Pa, is a leading manufacturer and ... 
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08/28/06Talley Metals Raises Prices on Air-Melted Stainless Grades
HARTSVILLE, S.C., Aug 28, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Talley Metals, a subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) has announced that it will increase base prices approximately 3% on all air-melted stainless grades in bar form. The increase is effective on all new orders and shipments September 5, 2006. Raw material and energy surcharges will remain in effect. Talley Metals sells stainless steel long products, as well as standard precipitation-hardening grades, to U.S. metals ... 
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08/28/06Carpenter Technology Corporation Announces New Human Resources Officer
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 2006--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that Barry J. Chapman, formerly vice president, Human Resources at Olympus America, Inc., will become vice president, Human Resources at Carpenter, effective August 28. Chapman, 48, served as vice president, Human Resources at Olympus America, Inc. since 2002. Prior to that, he most recently served as vice president, Human Resources at Volvo Trucks North America; and vice ... 
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08/24/06Carpenter Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend by 50%
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 24, 2006--The Board of Directors of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), at its meeting today, declared a 50 percent increase in its quarterly cash dividend from $0.15 per share of common stock to $0.225 per share. The company also affirmed its expectation for record earnings in fiscal 2007 and free cash flow in excess of $200 million. Robert J. Torcolini, chairman, president and chief executive officer, stated "Over the last several ... 
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08/23/06Talley Metals Raises Prices on Premium-Melted Specialty Alloy Bar Products
HARTSVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 23, 2006--Talley Metals, a subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), has announced that it will increase base prices approximately 4 percent on all premium-melted alloys in bar form. The increase is effective September 5, 2006 on all new orders and shipments. Raw material and energy surcharges will remain in effect. Talley Metals sells stainless steel long products, as well as standard precipitation-hardening grades, to U.S.... 
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07/26/06Carpenter Technology Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 26, 2006--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) -- Record quarterly net income of $68 million - up 42% from last year -- Record quarterly sales of $451 million - up 24% from last year -- Aerospace market quarterly sales increased 71% to a record high -- Free cash flow exceeded $200 million for fiscal 2006 Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today reported record fourth quarter sale... 
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07/10/06Carpenter Technology Announces Conference Call and Webcast
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 10, 2006--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, July 26, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, to discuss the results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. Please call 610-208-2800 for the conference call telephone number and passcode. The webcast will be hosted by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at Carpenter Technology's web site at www.cartech.com. The webcast is also ... 
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07/05/06Carpenter Technology Corporation Announces New Chief Financial Officer
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 5, 2006--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that M. David Kornblatt, has joined Carpenter as Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 5, 2006. Kornblatt, 46, most recently served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at York International, prior to its acquisition by Johnson Controls in December 2005. York International is a global manufacturer of heating, air conditioning an... 
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06/28/06Carpenter Technology to Host Technical Seminar: Materials for Oil & Gas Exploration and Production
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 28, 2006--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that it will host a special technology seminar, "Materials for Oil & Gas Exploration and Production," at the Hilton Houston Westchase, in Houston, Texas on Tuesday, July 18, beginning at 8:30 am. Dr. Sunil Y. Widge, Vice President of Business Development & Chief Technology Officer, will be joined by a team of product and R&D metallurgists from Carpenter's various business u... 
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06/19/06Carpenter Technology Corporation Announces CEO Succession Plan
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 19, 2006--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that during the normal course of CEO succession planning, Robert J. Torcolini, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer advised the Board of Directors of his desired time horizon for retirement. Although no specific retirement date has been set, the Carpenter Board has formed a selection committee and will begin a search process for a successor. KornFerry has been re... 
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06/08/06Talley Metals Adds Copper to Surcharge
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 8, 2006--Talley Metals, a subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) has announced that it will begin to include copper in its raw material surcharge formula for certain copper bearing grades. The change in the surcharge will go into effect with shipments beginning July 1, 2006. The copper element of the surcharge will be based on the monthly average Comex price, using a base price of $1.00 per pound. The company said that the ... 
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06/01/06Carpenter Technology to Present At Conference
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 2006--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that Robert J. Torcolini, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Terrence E. Geremski, Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the JPMorgan Basics & Industrials Conference on June 5, 2006 in New York City. The slide presentation will be available on the company's web site, www.cartech.com, after 5:00 p.m. eastern time on J... 
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05/31/06Carpenter Technology Raises Prices on Stainless and Premium Melted Alloys; Adds Copper to Surcharge
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 31, 2006--The Specialty Alloys Operations unit of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced that effective immediately it is increasing prices 5 percent on all air melted stainless products and 5-8 percent per pound on all premium melted products. Additionally, the company is announcing that it will begin to include copper in its raw material surcharge formula for certain copper bearing grades. The change in the surcharge will go i... 
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05/31/06Talley Metals Raises Prices on Premium-Melted Specialty Alloys and Stainless Bar Products
HARTSVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 31, 2006--Talley Metals, a subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) has announced that it will increase base prices approximately 5 percent on all premium-melted alloys in bar form effective June 5, 2006. Additionally, Talley will increase base prices $.05 cents per pound on all air-melted stainless bar products effective July 1, 2006. Both increases are on all new orders and shipments; raw material and energy surcharges wil... 
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05/18/06Carpenter Technology to Present at Conference
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2006--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that Robert J. Torcolini, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Terrence E. Geremski, Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the FTN Midwest Securities Conference on May 23, 2006 in New York City. The slide presentation will be available on the company's web site, www.cartech.com, after 5:00 p.m. eastern time on May 22, ... 
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04/28/06Carpenter Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 2006--The Board of Directors of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), at its meeting yesterday, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.15 per share of common stock, payable June 1, 2006, to shareholders of record on May 9, 2006. The ex-dividend date (the date the common stock trades without the dividend) is May 5, 2006. CONTACT: Carpenter Technology Corporation Jaime Vasquez, 610-208-2165 jvasqu... 
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04/24/06Carpenter Technology Reports Record Quarterly Results
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2006--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS): -- Record net income of $60.8 million - up 72% from a year ago -- Record revenues of $426.0 million - up 25% from a year ago -- Aerospace market sales increased 80% to a record high -- Record international sales accounted for 33% of total sales Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today reported record quarterly sales and net income. Results were led ... 
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04/11/06Carpenter Technology Announces Conference Call and Webcast
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 11, 2006--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Monday, April 24, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, to discuss the results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. Please call 610-208-2800 for the conference call telephone number and passcode. The webcast will be hosted by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at Carpenter's web site at www.cartech.com. The webcast is also being distr... 
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02/15/06Talley Metals Raises Prices on Premium-Melted Specialty Alloys
HARTSVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 15, 2006--Talley Metals, a subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) has announced that it will increase base prices approximately 10 percent on all premium-melted alloys in bar form. The increase is effective March 1, 2006 on all new orders and shipments. Raw material and energy surcharges will remain in effect. Talley Metals sells stainless steel long products, as well as standard precipitation-hardening grades, to U.S. met... 
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02/13/06Carpenter Technology Corporation Announces Appointment of J. Michael Fitzpatrick as Vice Chairman
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 2006--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that it has appointed Dr. J. Michael Fitzpatrick as Vice Chairman, an executive position reporting directly to Robert J. Torcolini, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 14, 2006. In addition to his new role at the Company, Dr. Fitzpatrick will continue as a member of the Board, on which he has served since 1997. Fitzpatrick will work closely w... 
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01/27/06Carpenter Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 27, 2006--The Board of Directors of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), at its meeting yesterday, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.15 per share of common stock, payable March 2, 2006, to shareholders of record on February 7, 2006. The ex-dividend date (the date the common stock trades without the dividend) is February 3, 2006. CONTACT: Carpenter Technology Corporation Jaime Vasquez, 610-208-2165 ... 
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01/23/06Carpenter Technology Reports Record Second Quarter Results
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 23, 2006--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS): Quarterly net income up 32% to a second quarter record $42.9 million - second highest overall quarterly net income in Company history Operating income up 42% from a year ago Record second quarter revenues of $345.7 million Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today reported record second quarter sales and net income. The Company continued ... 
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01/11/06Carpenter Technology Elects Dr. Jeffrey Wadsworth to Board Of Directors
WYOMISSING, Pa., Jan 11, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that Dr. Jeffrey Wadsworth, Director of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and CEO and president of UT-Battelle LLC, the operating contractor for the Laboratory, has been elected to the engineered materials company's Board of Directors. Dr. Wadsworth will serve on the Board's corporate governance and human resources committees. Wadsworth, 55, is also senior vice president for U.S.... 
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01/09/06Carpenter Technology Announces Conference Call and Webcast
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2006--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Monday, January 23, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, to discuss the results of operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2005. Please call 610-208-2800 for the conference call telephone number and passcode. The webcast will be hosted by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at Carpenter's web site at www.cartech.com. The webcast is also being di... 
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12/22/05Talley Metals Raises Prices on Premium-Melted Specialty Alloys
HARTSVILLE, S.C., Dec 22, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Talley Metals, a subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) has announced that it will increase base prices approximately 10 percent on all premium-melted alloys in bar form. The increase is effective January 2, 2006 on all new orders and shipments. Raw material and energy surcharges will remain in effect. Talley Metals sells stainless steel long products, as well as standard precipitation-hardening grades, to U.S. metals ... 
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12/16/05Carpenter Technology Corporation Announces Chief Financial Officer Planned Retirement
WYOMISSING, Pa., Dec 16, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialty alloys and engineered products announced today that Terrence E. Geremski, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer will retire in August, 2006. Mr. Geremski will continue to exercise full responsibility until a new Chief Financial Officer joins Carpenter, which is expected to occur before the June 30th fiscal year end. Mr. Geremski as... 
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12/07/05Carpenter Technology Raises Prices on Premium-Melted Specialty Alloys
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 7, 2005--The Specialty Alloys Operations unit of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) has announced that it will increase base prices an average of 10 percent on all premium-melted alloys in all product forms, effective immediately on all new orders. Raw material and energy surcharges will remain in effect. Carpenter said that demand continues to be very strong for its premium melted alloy products used in the aerospace, automotive, e... 
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11/30/05Carpenter Technology to Present at Conference
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 30, 2005--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that Robert J. Torcolini, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Terrence E. Geremski, Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the Bear Stearns Commodities and Capital Goods Conference on December 8, 2005 in New York City. The slide presentation will be available on the company's web site, www.cartech.com, after 5:00 p.m.... 
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10/27/05Carpenter Technology to Present at Investor Conference
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 27, 2005--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that Robert J. Torcolini, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Terrence E. Geremski, Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at JPMorgan's Small Cap Conference on November 1, 2005 in Boston, MA. The slide presentation will be available on the company's web site, www.cartech.com, after 5:00 p.m. eastern time on October 31, ... 
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10/24/05Carpenter Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 24, 2005--The Board of Directors of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), at its meeting today, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.15 per share of common stock, payable December 1, 2005, to shareholders of record on November 8, 2005. The ex-dividend date (the date the common stock trades without the dividend) is November 4, 2005. CONTACT: Carpenter Technology Corporation Jaime Vasquez, 610-208-2165 ... 
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10/24/05Carpenter Technology Reports Record First Quarter Results
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 24, 2005--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS): Highlights: Net income up 103% to a first quarter record $40 million An increase of 78% in operating income from a year ago Record first quarter sales of $346 million, up 16% Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today reported record first quarter sales and net income. The results reflected robust conditions in the aerospace market, increased sales ... 
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10/18/05Carpenter Powder Products Announces Energy Surcharge
BRIDGEVILLE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 18, 2005--Carpenter Powder Products Inc. (CPP), a subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), said today that it will add an energy component to its surcharge calculation for all tool and high-speed steel products. The surcharge, effective immediately, is necessary due to the dramatic increase in natural gas prices. CPP will calculate its energy surcharge component monthly by subtracting the base rate of $6.00 per thousand cub... 
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10/10/05Carpenter Technology Announces Conference Call and Webcast
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 10, 2005--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Monday, October 24, at 1:30 p.m., Eastern time, to discuss the results of operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. Please call 610-208-2800 for the conference call telephone number and passcode. The webcast will be hosted by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at Carpenter's web site at www.cartech.com. The webcast is also being d... 
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10/05/05Talley Metals Announces Energy Surcharge
HARTSVILLE, S.C., Oct 05, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Talley Metals, a subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced that it is instituting an energy surcharge on all orders shipped after October 15, 2005. The surcharge, which only covers natural gas at this time, reflects dramatic increases in natural gas prices. The surcharge amount will be published monthly on a per pound basis using the monthly settlement price of the NYMEX Natural Gas contract. A trigger price of $6... 
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10/03/05Carpenter Announces Energy Surcharge
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 2005--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) said today that its Specialty Alloys Operations (SAO) unit is implementing an energy surcharge on all orders shipped after October 15. The surcharge will apply to all SAO stainless and specialty alloy products and reflects dramatic increases in natural gas prices. Carpenter will calculate its monthly energy surcharge, that only reflects natural gas at this time, by subtracting the base rate... 
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09/09/05Carpenter Technology to Present at Investor Conference
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 2005--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that Robert J. Torcolini, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Terrence E. Geremski, Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at KeyBanc Capital Markets' Basic Materials and Packaging Conference on September 15, 2005 in Boston, MA. The slide presentation will be available on the company's web site, www.cartech.com, after 5:00 p... 
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08/22/05Carpenter Technology Raises Prices on Stainless Steel Strip Products
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2005--The Specialty Alloys Operations unit of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) has announced that it will increase base prices 10 percent on all precipitation hardening stainless steels in strip form, effective September 1st for all new orders. Raw material surcharges will remain in effect. Carpenter said that the price increases are necessary to recover increased costs associated with materials, freight, supplies and energy. ... 
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08/19/05Carpenter Announces 20% Dividend Increase
WYOMISSING, Pa., Aug 19, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), at its meeting on August 18, declared an increase in the regular dividend from $.125 per share of common stock to $.15 per share. The dividend represents a 20 percent increase in the company's quarterly cash dividend on its common stock. "The dividend increase reflects management's and the Board's continued confidence in Carpenter's business outlook and operating per... 
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07/25/05Carpenter Technology Reports Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2005 Results
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 25, 2005--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today reported record sales and net income for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2005. The results reflected favorable market conditions and the benefits from the company's continued focus on lean and variation reduction. Net sales for the fourth fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2005 were $362.4 million, compared with $296.8 million for the same quarter a year ago. Net in... 
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07/19/05Carpenter Technology Announces Conference Call and Webcast
WYOMISSING, Pa., Jul 19, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Monday, July 25, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, to discuss the results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. Please call 610-208-2800 for the conference call telephone number and passcode. The webcast will be hosted by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at Carpenter's web site at www.cartech.com. The webcast is also being distributed ... 
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07/05/05Carpenter Announces New Vice President and Corporate Controller
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 5, 2005--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that effective Monday, July 18, 2005, Richard Simons will join Carpenter Technology Corporation as Vice President and Corporate Controller reporting to Terry Geremski, Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Simons holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, an MBA from Rochester Institute of Technology, and is a CPA. He comes to Carpenter after twenty-t... 
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06/03/05Kleinschmidt Named General Manager of Grupo Carpenter
WYOMISSING, Pa., Jun 03, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that Mr. Jeffrey Kleinschmidt has been named general manager of Grupo Carpenter, the holding company for Carpenter Servicios, S.A. de C.V., with operating responsibility for Aceros Fortuna, which provides distribution services for Carpenter's Specialty Alloys Operations in Mexico. Kleinschmidt, 47, was most recently a consultant with Knoll Mexico, an American owned furniture di... 
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06/02/05Carpenter Technology Announces Price Increase on Premium Melted Alloys and Change to Surcharge Mechansim
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 2, 2005--The Specialty Alloys Operations unit of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced that effective immediately it is increasing prices 5-10% on all premium melted alloys used in markets including aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical, power generation and oil and gas. Additionally, due to the unprecedented rise in nickel premiums, it will change its surcharge mechanism to increase the nickel premium component from $.23/... 
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04/29/05Carpenter Announces 25% Dividend Increase
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2005--The Board of Directors of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), at its meeting on April 28, declared a regular dividend of $.125 per share of common stock, up from $.10 per share. The dividend represents a 25 percent increase in the company's quarterly cash dividend on its common stock. "The dividend increase reflects management's and the Board's confidence in Carpenter's business outlook and operating performance," said Robe... 
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04/25/05Carpenter Technology Reports Third Quarter Results
WYOMISSING, Pa., Apr 25, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today reported record sales and net income, which reflected favorable market conditions and a continued focus on costs through lean and variation reduction. Net sales for the third fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2005 were $342.1 million, compared with $280.4 million for the same period a year ago. Net income in the third quarter was $35.3 million or $1.38 per diluted share, compared to ne... 
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04/21/05Carpenter Technology Implements Titanium Surcharge
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21, 2005--The Specialty Alloys Operations unit of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that it will begin to include titanium in its raw material surcharge formula for titanium bearing grades of specialty alloys. The change in the surcharge will go into effect with shipments beginning May 1, 2005. The surcharge will be based upon the monthly price of MW U.S. Turning 0.05%, as published by Platts Metals Week, using a base price... 
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04/11/05Carpenter Technology Announces Conference Call and Webcast
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 11, 2005--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Monday, April 25, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, to discuss the results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2005. Please call 610-208-2800 for the conference call telephone number and passcode. The webcast will be hosted by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at Carpenter's web site at www.cartech.com. The webcast is also being distr... 
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04/05/05Carpenter Technology Raises Prices on Stainless and Premium-Melted Specialty Alloys
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 5, 2005--The Specialty Alloys Operations unit of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) has announced that it will increase base prices 4-7 percent on all stainless alloys and 6-10 percent on all premium-melted alloys in all product forms, effective immediately on all new orders. Raw material surcharges will remain in effect. Carpenter said that demand continues to be very strong for its premium melted and stainless alloy products. The pr... 
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01/31/05Carpenter Technology Subsidiary Joins Forces with Schutt Sports: Titanium to Be Used in Protective Sporting Equipment
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2005--Dynamet Incorporated, a subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), said today it had formed a strategic alliance with Schutt(R) Sports related to titanium faceguards used in football, baseball, softball, and other sports applications. As part of the alliance, Dynamet will provide its UPG(R) Ti-Guard(TM) (Ultimate Performance Grade) titanium material to Schutt, a privately held manufacturer and marketer of athletic equi... 
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01/27/05Carpenter Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 27, 2005--The Board of Directors of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), at its meeting today, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.10 per share of common stock, payable March 3, 2005, to shareholders of record on February 8, 2005. The ex-dividend date (the date the common stock trades without the dividend) is February 4, 2005. CONTACT: Carpenter Technology Corporation Mr. Jaime Vasquez, 610-208-2165 ... 
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01/21/05Carpenter Technology Reports Second Quarter Results
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 2005--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today reported record second quarter sales and net income, which reflected strong market conditions and a continued focus on costs through lean and variation reduction. Net sales for the second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2004 were $312.1 million, compared with $226.3 million for the same period a year ago. Net income in the second quarter was $32.5 million or $1.28 per diluted ... 
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01/14/05Carpenter Technology Raises Prices on Premium-Melted Specialty Alloys and Specialty Wire Products
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 2005--The Specialty Alloys Operations unit of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) has announced that it will increase base prices 7-13 percent on all premium-melted alloys in all product forms, effective immediately on all new orders. Carpenter said that demand continues to be extremely strong in markets that utilize its premium melted products. Price increases are necessary to recover increased costs associated with raw materials, ... 
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01/07/05Carpenter Technology Announces Second Quarter Conference Call and Webcast
WYOMISSING, Pa., Jan 07, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Friday, January 21, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, to discuss the results of operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2004. Please call 610-208-2800 for the conference call telephone number and passcode. The webcast will be hosted by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at Carpenter's web site at http://www.cartech.com. The ... 
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11/30/04Carpenter Powder Products Raises Prices on High-Speed and Tool Steels
BRIDGEVILLE, Pa., Nov 30, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Carpenter Powder Products Inc. (CPP), a subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), said today that it will increase transactional prices on all tool and high speed steels by 5 - 8 percent for orders booked as of December 1, 2004. Raw material surcharges will remain in effect. The planned price increase reflects continued increases in raw material, energy and other consumable costs. CPP, based in Bridgeville, Pa., is... 
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11/12/04Carpenter Technology Corporation
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 2004--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today announced that certain production and maintenance employees located at Carpenter's Specialty Alloys Operations in Reading, Pennsylvania voted on November 11th not to be represented by the United Steel Workers of America for collective bargaining. The results of the election are subject to objections and final certification by the National Labor Relations Board. Carpenter produces and ... 
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10/26/04Carpenter Technology Elects Dr. C. Paul Robinson to Board Of Directors
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 26, 2004--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that Dr. C. Paul Robinson, president of Sandia Corporation, a Lockheed Martin Company, and director of Sandia National Laboratories, had been elected to the engineered materials company's Board of Directors. Dr. Robinson will serve on the Board's corporate governance and human resources committees. In addition to managing Sandia National Laboratories for the US Department of... 
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10/25/04Carpenter Announces Dividend Increase
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2004--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular dividend of $.10 per share of common stock up from $.0825 per share. The dividend represents a 21 percent increase in the company's quarterly cash dividend on its common stock. "The dividend increase reflects management's and the Board's confidence in Carpenter's outlook and its sound financial position," said Robert J. Torcolini... 
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10/25/04Carpenter Technology Reports First Quarter Results
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2004--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today reported record first quarter sales and net income, which reflected strong broad based demand and continued improvement in its operating performance. Net sales for the first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2004 were $297.6 million, compared with $213.3 million for the same period a year ago. Net income in the first quarter was $19.8 million or $.80 per diluted share, compared... 
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10/07/04Carpenter Technology Announces First Quarter Conference Call and Webcast
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 7, 2004--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Monday, October 25, at 1:30 p.m., Eastern time, to discuss the results of operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. Please call 610-208-2800 for the conference call telephone number and passcode. The webcast will be hosted by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at Carpenter's web site at www.cartech.com. The webcast is also being di... 
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09/29/04Carpenter Technology Raises Prices on Stainless Steels, and Specialty Alloy Coil Products
WYOMISSING, Pa., Sep 29, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Specialty Alloys Operations unit of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that it is increasing prices for all grades of stainless steel, high temperature and specialty alloy coil products effective with new orders and shipments as of October 1st. Strip, sheet and flat rolled base prices will increase 8-12 percent for all electronic alloys, including soft magnetic, and high temperature superalloys; and 6-8 perc... 
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09/20/04Carpenter Technology Raises Prices on Stainless Steel, High Temperature Alloy Bar Products
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 20, 2004--The Specialty Alloys Operations unit of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) announced today that it is increasing prices for all grades of stainless steel and high temperature alloy bar products by approximately 10 percent, effective with new orders and shipments as of October 1st. Carpenter said that the increases are in response to higher demand for its products, as well as increases in manufacturing, energy and other cost... 
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09/14/04Talley Metals Increases Stainless Bar Prices
    HARTSVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 2004--Talley Metals, a subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), announced today that it is increasing prices for all grades of stainless steel round bars, hexagons and squares by approximately 10 percent, effective with new orders and shipments as of October 1st. Talley Metals said that the increase is in response to higher demand for its products, as well as increases in manufacturing, energy and other costs. Additionally... 
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08/19/04Carpenter Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
WYOMISSING, Pa., Aug 19, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), at its meeting today, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.0825 per share of common stock, payable September 3, 2004, to shareholders of record on August 31, 2004. The ex-dividend date (the date the common stock trades without the dividend) is August 27, 2004. SOURCE: Carpenter Technology Corporation Carpenter Technology Corporation Jaime Vasquez, 610-208-21... 
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07/23/04Carpenter Technology Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 23, 2004--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today reported fourth quarter results, which reflected strong broad based demand, continued improvement in its operating performance and a significant increase in net income versus a year ago. Net sales for the fourth fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2004 were $296.8 million, compared with $212.4 million for the same period a year ago. Net income in the fourth quarter was $17.7 million o... 
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07/23/04Carpenter Technology Announces Fourth Quarter Conference Call and Webcast
WYOMISSING, Pa., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Friday, July 23, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, to discuss the results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2004. Please call 610-208-2800 for the conference call telephone number and passcode. The webcast will be hosted by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at Carpenter's web site at http://www.cartech.com. The webcast is also bein... 
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07/22/04Talley Metals Increases Stainless Bar Prices
    HARTSVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 22, 2004--Talley Metals, a subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), announced today that it is increasing prices for all grades of stainless steel round bars, hexagons and squares by 3 to 7 percent, effective with new orders and shipments as of August 2.     Talley Metals said that it continues to experience increasing costs for supplies, energy and other administrative costs and that there is a need to recoup margins that hav... 
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07/21/04Carpenter Technology Raises Prices on Stainless Steels, Premium-Melted Specialty Alloys
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 21, 2004--The Specialty Alloys Operations unit of Carpenter Technology Corp. (NYSE:CRS) has announced that it will increase base prices 3-10 percent on stainless steel bar products, effective immediately on new orders and with August 1st shipments. Carpenter also will increase base prices 7-10 percent on all premium-melted alloys effective immediately on new orders. Carpenter also said that it would begin imposing a cancellation charge of 50 p... 
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07/09/04Carpenter Technology Announces Fourth Quarter Conference Call and Webcast
WYOMISSING, Pa., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Friday, July 23, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, to discuss the results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2004. Please call 610-208-2800 for the conference call telephone number and passcode. The webcast will be hosted by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at Carpenter's web site at http://www.cartech.com. The webcast is also bein... 
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06/25/04Carpenter Announces New Executive Assignments
    READING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 25, 2004--Carpenter Technology Corp. (NYSE:CRS) announced today new assignments for its two key operational executive officers.     Effective July 1, Dennis M. Oates, 51, will become senior vice president - Specialty Alloys Operations (SAO) at the engineered materials company. Michael L. Shor, 44, will become senior vice president - Engineered Products Operations (EPO). Both will continue to report to Robert J. Torcolini, chairman, president and ch... 
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06/25/04Carpenter Announces New Executive Assignments
READING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 25, 2004--Carpenter Technology Corp. (NYSE:CRS) announced today new assignments for its two key operational executive officers. Effective July 1, Dennis M. Oates, 51, will become senior vice president - Specialty Alloys Operations (SAO) at the engineered materials company. Michael L. Shor, 44, will become senior vice president - Engineered Products Operations (EPO). Both will continue to report to Robert J. Torcolini, chairman, president and chief exe... 
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06/07/04Carpenter Technology to Present at Investor Conference
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 7, 2004--Carpenter Technology Corp. (NYSE:CRS) said that Robert J. Torcolini, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Terrence E. Geremski, Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at KeyBanc Capital Markets' Industrial & Automotive Conference on June 9, 2004 in Boston, MA. The slide presentation will be available on the company's web site, www.cartech.com , after 5:00 p.m. eastern time on June 8, ... 
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05/28/04Carpenter Powder Products Raises Prices on High-Speed Tool Steels
BRIDGEVILLE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 28, 2004--Carpenter Powder Products Inc. (CPP), a subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), said today that it will increase transactional prices on its tool and high speed steels by 6 - 8 percent for orders booked as of June 1, 2004. Raw material surcharges will remain in effect. The planned price increase reflects continued increases in raw material, energy and other consumable costs. CPP, based in Bridgeville, Pa., is a leading ... 
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05/27/04Carpenter Technology Raises Prices on Stainless Steels, Premium-Melted Specialty Alloys
    WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2004--The Specialty Alloys Operations unit of Carpenter Technology Corp. (NYSE:CRS) has announced that it will increase base prices 3-10 percent on stainless steel bar, rod and wire products, effective with June 1 shipments. Carpenter also will increase base prices 5-10 percent on its premium-melted alloys.     Carpenter also said that it has begun including manganese in its raw material surcharge mechanism for specialty alloy products.    ... 
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05/24/04Carpenter Announces New Human Resources Officer
    WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 24, 2004--Carpenter Technology Corp. (NYSE:CRS) announced today that John E. Thames, formerly vice president, Human Resources & Communications at the Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI), will become vice president, Human Resources at Carpenter, effective May 24.     Thames, 54, served as vice president, Human Resources for 15 years at the Bloomington, Minn., filtration products manufacturer. He previously served as vice president, Human Resources ... 
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04/29/04Talley Metals Increases Stainless Prices
    HARTSVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2004--Talley Metals, a subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), announced today that it is increasing the price for all grades of stainless steel round bars, hexagons, and squares approximately 3 to 5 percent, effective with new orders and shipments May 3.     Talley Metals said that, even with recent price increases, many of their products' prices do not adequately reflect the significant increases for energy, manufactur... 
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04/23/04Carpenter Technology Reports Third Quarter Results
    WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2004--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today reported strong sales growth worldwide, continued improvement in operating performance and significant free cash flow generation for the third fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004.     Results improved despite steep increases in the cost of raw materials and energy, the engineered materials company said.     Net sales for the recent third quarter were $280.4 million compared to $234.6... 
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04/22/04Carpenter Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 2004--The Board of Directors of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), at its meeting today, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.0825 per share of common stock, payable June 3, 2004, to shareholders of record on May 4, 2004. The ex-dividend date (the date the common stock trades without the dividend) is April 30, 2004. --30--RM/ph* CONTACT: Carpenter Technology Corporation Mr. Jaime Vasquez, 610-208-2165 ... 
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04/12/04Carpenter Technology Announces Third Quarter Conference Call and Webcast
    WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 12, 2004--Carpenter Technology Corp. (NYSE:CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Friday, April 23, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, to discuss the results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2004.     Please call 610-208-2800 for the conference call telephone number and passcode. The webcast will also be available at www.vcall.com .     A replay of the conference call will be available at www.vcall.com or by calling 888-... 
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03/29/04Talley Metals Increases Stainless Prices
    HARTSVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 2004--Talley Metals, a subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), announced today that it is increasing the price for all grades of stainless steel round bars, hexagons, and squares approximately 3 percent, effective with new orders and shipments April 12.     Talley Metals said that it continues to experience increasing costs for supplies and energy, and that there is a need to recoup margins that have deteriorated over th... 
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03/02/04Carpenter Technology Raises Prices on Stainless Steels, Selected Specialty Alloy Products
    WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2004--The Specialty Alloys Operations unit of Carpenter Technology Corp. (NYSE:CRS) has announced that later this month it will increase base prices 3-5 percent on stainless steel and most specialty alloy billet, coil and bar products. Stainless rod products will increase 5-7 percent.     The price increases take effect with all new orders received after March 15.     Carpenter said that the changes are intended to partially offset the pri... 
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03/01/04Talley Metals Increases Stainless Prices
    HARTSVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1, 2004--Talley Metals, a subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), announced today that it is increasing the price for stainless steel round bar, hexagons, and squares approximately 3 percent, effective with new orders placed March 2 and shipments March 15.     Talley Metals said the increase reflected the deterioration of prices that occurred during the past few years and the need to achieve more acceptable levels of profita... 
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02/10/04Carpenter Powder Products Raises Prices on High-Speed and Tool Steels
    BRIDGEVILLE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 10, 2004--Carpenter Powder Products Inc. (CPP), a subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), said today that it will increase transactional prices on its high speed and tool steels by 5 percent for orders booked as of Feb. 16. Raw material surcharges will remain in effect.     The planned price increase reflects continued increases in raw material, energy and other consumable costs.     CPP, based in Bridgeville, Pa., is a lead... 
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01/28/04Talley Metals Increases Prices on Stainless Steels
    HARTSVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 2004--Talley Metals Technology, Inc., a subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corp. (NYSE:CRS), said today that it will increase transaction prices 3 percent on all grades of its stainless steel round bar, hexagons and squares, effective with new orders placed Feb. 2 and to all shipments from March 1. In addition, Talley is changing its surcharge mechanism on stainless steel products to incorporate an $.18/lb. premium over the LME price for nic... 
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01/23/04Carpenter Technology Reports Second Quarter Results
    WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 23, 2004--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today reported that stronger demand in key markets, continued improvement in its operating performance and certain non-operating items had a positive impact on its earnings for the second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2003.     Net sales for the recent second quarter were $226.3 million compared to $210.2 million for the same period a year ago. Last year's second quarter included $6.4 mil... 
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01/22/04Carpenter Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
    WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 22, 2004--The Board of Directors of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), at its meeting today, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.0825 per share of common stock, payable March 4, 2004, to shareholders of record on February 3, 2004. The ex-dividend date (the date the common stock trades without the dividend) is January 30, 2004. --30--RM/ph* CONTACT: Carpenter Technology Corporation Mr. Jaime Vasquez, 61... 
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01/21/04Carpenter Technology Announces Pricing Actions for Stainless Steels, Certain Specialty Alloys
    WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 2004--The Specialty Alloys Operations (SAO) unit of Carpenter Technology Corp. (NYSE:CRS) announced today that it was taking certain pricing actions on its billet, coil and bar products, effective Feb. 1.     Carpenter is changing its surcharge mechanism on stainless steels; corrosion-resistant alloys; magnetic, controlled expansion and electronic alloys, and many other special purpose grades. Carpenter's surcharge calculation for these prod... 
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01/19/04Carpenter Announces Pricing Actions for High-Temperature Alloy Products
    WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 19, 2004--The Specialty Alloys Operations (SAO) unit of Carpenter Technology Corp. (NYSE:CRS) announced today that it was taking certain pricing actions on its nickel- and cobalt-base high-temperature alloys, effective immediately.     Carpenter will increase transactional prices for all new orders and will use a different surcharge calculation for high temperature alloys than it uses for other stainless steels and specialty alloys it produces.... 
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01/08/04Carpenter Technology Announces Second Quarter Conference Call and Webcast
    WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2004--Carpenter Technology Corp. (NYSE:CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Friday, January 23, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern, to discuss the results of operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2003.     Please call 610-208-2800 for the conference call telephone number and passcode. The webcast will also be available at www.vcall.com .     A replay of the conference call will be available at www.vcall.com or by calling 888-26... 
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12/18/03Positive Non-Operating Items and Improved Operating Performance Expected to Impact Carpenter Technology Earnings
    WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 18, 2003--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today reported that certain non-operating items, in addition to the continued improvement in its operating performance, are expected to have a positive impact on earnings for the second fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2003.     In the current second quarter, the company received $5.2 million, or the equivalent of $.14 per diluted share, from U.S. Customs under the "Continued Dumping and Su... 
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10/28/03Multimedia Available: Carpenter Technology Elects Two to Board of Directors
    Carpenter Technology Corp. (NYSE:CRS) announced today that Martin Inglis, a former Ford Motor Company senior executive, and Peter N. Stephans, chairman and chief executive officer of privately-held Trigon Incorporated, have been elected to the engineered materials company's Board of Directors.     You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?11145     This multimedia news story is for free and unrestricted use on your news inform... 
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10/27/03Carpenter Technology Reports First Quarter Results
    WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 27, 2003--Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today reported continued improvement in its operating performance and increased free cash flow generation despite ongoing weak market conditions and higher raw material costs.     Net sales for the first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2003 were $213.3 million compared to $213.8 million for the same period a year ago. Last year's first quarter included $5.1 million from companies that were... 
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10/27/03Carpenter Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
    WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 27, 2003--The Board of Directors of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS), at its meeting today, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.0825 per share of common stock, payable December 4, 2003, to shareholders of record on November 7, 2003. The ex-dividend date (the date the common stock trades without the dividend) is November 5, 2003. --30--RM/ph* CONTACT: Carpenter Technology Corporation Mr. Jaime Vasquez... 
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