Headquartered in East Alton, Illinois, Global Brass and Copper, Inc. ("GBC") is the leading manufacturer and distributor of copper and copper-alloy sheet, strip, plate, foil, rod and fabricated components in the North America and one of the largest in the world. GBC employs over 2,000 employees, and operates manufacturing facilities in East Alton, Illinois, Montpelier and Bryan, Ohio; Waterbury, Connecticut; and Cuba, Missouri, and operates joint ventures in Japan and China. The company also operates A.J. Oster, the leading service center and distributor of brass and copper products in North America. GBC and its subsidiaries sell products under the Olin Metals, Olin Brass, and Chase Brass brand names. NEWS ARTICLES: November 20, 2007 KPS Capital Partners, LP Completes Acquisition of Olin Corporation's Metals Business, Forms Global Brass and Copper, Inc.