Esmark is an American diversified industrial company with primary operations in steel manufacturing, mining, and metals distribution. Founded in 2003 by James P. Bouchard, the company is headquartered in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Esmark emerged as a significant player in the steel industry through a series of strategic acquisitions and mergers. In 2006, Esmark gained prominence when it completed a reverse merger with Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation, marking the first reverse merger in the steel industry’s history. The company’s business model focused on consolidating underperforming steel assets and implementing operational improvements to enhance profitability. In 2008, Esmark was acquired by OAO Severstal, a Russian steel company, in a deal valued at approximately $775 million. However, the Bouchard family later reacquired the Esmark name and certain assets, relaunching the company as a privately-held industrial enterprise. The modern iteration of Esmark operates through various subsidiaries and maintains interests in steel services, mining operations, real estate, and technology investments. The company’s steel operations include processing facilities and distribution centers serving customers across multiple industries. Esmark has established itself as a vertically integrated supplier in the metals industry, providing services ranging from raw material processing to finished product distribution.