Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc. has announced that Christopher L Ayers has joined the company’s Board of Directors, increasing the number of Company Directors to six. As an independent Director, Mr Ayers will serve on each of the established committees of the Board. Mr Ayers brings both industry and management experience to his position as a Director of the company. From 1999 through December 2008, Mr Ayers served in several management roles at Precision Castparts Corp., a manufacturer of metal components and products, including Executive Vice President. He also held the posts of President — PCC Forgings Division and President — Wyman Gordon Forgings. Prior to joining Precision Castparts, Mr Ayers was Vice President of Operations at Quantum Laser Corp., a Federal Aviation Administration repair facility for aerospace and industrial gas turbine blades. From 1989 through 1997, Mr Ayers held management positions with Precision Components International and Pratt & Whitney involving many facets relating to the manufacturing of jet engines and their components.