Conn. metals co. expands to central NY

Bridgeport-based Bushwick Metals L.L.C. is acquiring Tarco Steel Inc., a steel service center, and Metal Fab L.L.C., a steel fabrication shop, both located in Binghamton, N.Y.

The service center and fabrication shop provide a number of steel products and value-added services to the energy, manufacturing, steel fabrication, construction and maintenance industries in central New York and northeast Pennsylvania, Bushwick said in a press release.

“Expanding into central New York will accelerate Bushwick Metals’ growth in this region through increased service and more robust inventory levels,” said Stewart Lichtman, Bushwick Metals commercial vice president, in the release.

The Binghamton facilities include 1,200 square feet of office space,  47,000 square feet of warehouse space and 50,000 square feet of outdoor storage.