Bill Torres, CEO and president of Gibbs Wire & Steel, is pleased to announce the addition of Tom Nichols to the sales team. Nichols will be headquartered in the Chicago area and will be responsible for increasing strip sales within new and existing markets in the Midwest. 

Nichols previously held positions with Ryerson Inc. and Lafayette Steel & Aluminum as a general manager of sales and a district sales manager, respectively. 

Torres states, “Tom brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the metals industry which will ensure his success in this new role.”  

Gibbs Wire & Steel is an ISO 9001:2008 certified distributor and custom processor of steel wire and strip. It incorporates a network of metal service centers, strategically located throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. These locations include Southington, CT; Charlotte, NC; South Bend, IN; Grand Prairie, TX; Chino, CA; Brampton, Ontario; and Queretaro, Mexico.