Worthington Industries Involved in Joint Venture in China

Reflecting its focus on identifying growth opportunities for housing in China, Worthington Industries, Inc. WOR announced today the creation of a joint venture to manufacture light gauge steel framing products and to design, engineer and supply light gauge steel-framed mid-rise residential buildings in five Central Chinese provinces. Worthington joins with Hubei Modern Urban Construction & Development Group Co., Ltd. (HMUCG) of China in the 40/60 joint venture, which will be known as Worthington Modern Steel Framing System Co., Ltd.