Material Sciences Corporation News & Press Releases

Matt Murphy, Chief Technical Officer at Material Sciences Corporation will join a panel of industry insiders for a one day virtual conference that will explore how the transition to Electric …

Hosted by Altair in conjunction with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), Matt Murphy, MSC’s Chief Technical Officer and other Altair Enlighten Award winners will participate in a panel discussion …

Altair will be hosting a free panel discussion on Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 at 3 PM CET with Matt Murphy, Material Sciences Corporation’s Chief Technical Officer and other winners of …

MSC Smart Steel® is featured in the January/February 2020 issue of Stamping Journal. In the article, Matt Murphy, Material Sciences Corporation’s Chief Technology Office talks the engineering and development of …

Material Sciences Corporation (MSC), winner of the Altair Enlighten Award in the Emerging Technologies category, participated in the NASDAQ Opening Market Bell ceremony on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Read More

Material Science Corporation is a 2019 recipient of The Altair Enlighten Award. MSC Smart Steel was awarded the Enabling Technology Award, as the first ever spot weldable low-density composite laminate …

Material Sciences Corporation (MSC) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Alum-A-Fold Pacific, Inc (AFP). Headquartered in the Los Angeles area, AFP produces specialty coated metals that are engineered to address …

Material Sciences Corporation (“MSC”) announced today that Sky Island Capital (“Sky Island”), a Dallas-based middle market private equity firm, has purchased majority control of the company.  Headquartered in Canton, Michigan, …

Following a five-year collaborative effort between Material Sciences Corporation and a strategic customer, MSC Smart Steel®is now validated for vehicle implementation and is going into production on multiple 2019 global …

Material Sciences Corporation (MSC) was named a 2019 Automotive News PACE Award winner at an awards ceremony on April 8 in Detroit. The prestigious award recognizes automotive suppliers for superior …

The SAE International Automotive Engineering June 2018 article titled Steeling for Reduced Mass and Higher Strength  discusses 3rd generation Advanced-Ultra High Strength Steel alloys and “Hybrid Steel” solutions such as MSC Smart …

Agenda: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Social Hour (cocktails and light food) 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Strolling tour of facility and interactive tools As we prepare for the next generation of …

Material Sciences Corporation (MSC) announces that the company has been certified at their Walbridge, Ohio; Canton, Michigan; and Elk Grove Village, Illinois locations under the IATF 16949 automotive quality management …

MSC Smart Steel® from Material Sciences Corporation is one of 35 finalists for the 2019 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers’ Contribution to Excellence) Awards. This is the second time one of …

Visit the Material Sciences Corporation booth at the METALCON Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina at the Charlotte Convention Center, October 10th-12th. We’ll be in booth #527. To get an exhibit …

Material Sciences Corporation (MSC) is pleased to announce that they have become the newest member/owner of the North American Steel Alliance (NASA). Since 1951, MSC has been championing innovation in …

Material Sciences Corporation announced today the completion of an expansion of the electro-galvanizing line at it’s East Chicago, IN manufacturing facility. The global leader in electro-galvanizing of ultra-high strength steels …

Material Sciences Corporation is developing leading-edge metals solutions that save weight, improve performance and lower cost for end-use customers in multiple industries. The company’s Quiet Aluminum®, Quiet Steel® and MSC …

Visit the Material Sciences Corporation booth at the METALCON Convention in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center, October 18th-20th. We’ll be in booth #1139. To get an exhibit …

Material Sciences Corporation has developed laminated steel and aluminium that will reduce noise and vibration while cutting mass. When it comes to electric vehicles, every pound matters. With the weight …

Premium sheet metal product replicates wood, stone and metallics, offering affordable creativity to manufacturers, architects, builders, designers and end-use customers   Canton, MI – Material Sciences Corporation (MSC) announces that …

Canton, Michigan – Continuous Colour Coat Limited, doing business under the tradename Metal Koting, has become Material Sciences Corporation-Toronto. The name change reflects the consolidation of Metal Koting into the …

Visit the Material Sciences Corporation booth at the METALCON Convention in Baltimore at the Baltimore Convention Center, October 26th-28th. We’ll be in booth #2143.

Visit the Material Sciences Corporation booth at the AIA Convention in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Convention Center May 19-21. We’ll be in booth #2039. #AIACon16

Material Sciences Corporation is pleased to announce the acquisition of Continuous Colour Coat Ltd., recognized in the market by its tradename Metal Koting. Known for its superior service and diverse metal coating capabilities, Metal Koting provides galvanized, painted and printed steel and aluminum coils to a variety of companies in the construction, automotive, leisure product and packaging industries. Metal Koting operates out of a single site facility in Toronto, Ontario.

Material Sciences Corporation (MSC) is pleased to announce that the organization formerly known as New Star Metals is adopting Material Sciences Corporation (MSC) as our new name. After acquiring MSC in March 2014, it became apparent that the superior brand recognition of this 64-year-old industry leader could be applied beneficially to our entire family of companies.

Congratulations to Richard Moore for Working 50 Years at Our Company!
Material Sciences Corporation’s Richard “Dinosaur” Moore was featured in the September 22, 2015 issues of “The Vindicator” for his longstanding employment at Material Sciences Corporation in the Canfield, OH Coating Facility. Coming up on his 50th anniversary this year, Moore is celebrated as a valued member of the team.

American Metal Market presented a total of 15 Steel Excellence Awards to 13 companies and one individual at a dinner held Tuesday, June 17, 2014 in New York celebrating best-in-class initiatives that introduced real and quantifiable change to the steel industry. The fifth edition of the Annual awards program celebrated the efforts of individuals and companies whose ingenuity, dedication and difference-making savvy distinguished 2014’s honorees from their peers over the past year.

MSC Smart Steel™ from Material Sciences Corporation (MSC) was recognized by American Metal Market as the Most Innovative Product in 2014.The new material—called MSC Smart Steel™—is a lightweight steel laminate that the producer said is highly formable and weldable and can offer substantial mass savings vs. monolithic steel. The laminate addresses many concerns that arise when automakers and their suppliers consider sweeping changes to vehicle designs over a short period.

Material Sciences Corporation (MSC) (formerly New Star Metals) has sold its Global OE and Aftermarket Brake Shim business to Wolverine Advanced Materials for an undisclosed sum. MSC will retain its North American production facilities in Walbridge, OH and Elk Grove Village, IL as well as the Application Research Center in Canton, MI.

New Star Metals (known today at Material Sciences Corporation) is proud to announce the acquisition of Material Sciences Corporation (MSC). Long known for its product and process innovation, MSC is a global manufacturer of acoustical products used in brakes, body panels, and engine components. MSC also specializes in electrogalvanizing sciences and coil coating of flat-rolled steel and aluminum. MSC provides products and services to a variety of customers in the automotive, construction, appliance, and lighting industries.

Material Sciences Corporation is proud to announce the acquisition of Canfield Coating Company (CCC), known for its superior service and light gauge coating capabilities, CCC provides galvanized and painted steel coils to a variety of companies in packaging, automotive, and construction industries.

An affiliate of Insight Equity Holdings LLC (“Insight Equity”), the Southlake, Texas headquartered private equity firm, is proud to announce its acquisition of New Star Metals and its Premier Resource Group and Electric Coating Technologies subsidiaries from an affiliate of Aurora Capital Group (“Aurora”).