universal stainless & alloy products, inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets semi-finished and finished specialty steel products in the united states and internationally. its products include stainless steel, nickel alloys, tool steel, and various other alloyed steels. the company offers semi-finished and finished long products in the form of ingots, blooms, billets, and bars; flat rolled products, such as slabs and plates; and customized shapes primarily for original equipment manufacturers (oems), which are cold rolled from purchased coiled strip, flat bar, or extruded bar. its semi-finished long products are primarily used to produce finished bars and rods; and finished bar products that are principally used by oems and by service center customers for distribution to various end users. the company also offers conversion services on materials supplied by its customers. its products are also used in aerospace, power generation, oil and gas, heavy equipment, gen