MONACA, Pa., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horsehead Holding Corp. , the parent company of Horsehead Corporation, a leading U.S. producer of zinc metal and value-added zinc products, and among the world's largest recyclers of electric arc furnace (EAF) dust and other zinc-bearing materials, announced today that the United Steelworkers local 8183 voted to accept a new labor contract. The new four-year agreement was ratified by the members of local 8183 earlier today. The existing agreement was set to expire at midnight tomorrow.
Horsehead Holding Corp. is the parent company of Horsehead Corporation, a leading U.S. producer of specialty zinc and zinc-based products. Horsehead, headquartered in Monaca, Pa., employs over 1,000 people and has six operating locations throughout the U.S. Visit http://www.horsehead.net/ for more information.
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Contact info: Ali Alavi Vice President Horsehead Corporation 724.773.2212
