Exhibit 99.1
For additional information contact:

Terence R. Rogers
EVP and CFO
Ryerson Inc
773-788-3720
terence.rogers@ryerson.com



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



            Ryerson Completes Sale of Joint Venture Interest in India


CHICAGO, IL - July 10, 2009 - Ryerson Inc. has completed the sale of its 50
percent equity interest in Tata Ryerson Ltd. to Tata Steel Ltd. Founded in 1997
as a 50/50 joint venture between Tata Steel and Ryerson, Tata Ryerson has grown
to become one of India's leading steel service centers. Pre-tax proceeds of the
transaction were $49 million.


About Ryerson Inc.
Ryerson Inc. is a leading distributor and processor of metals in North America
and China. The Company services customers through a network of service centers
across the United States, Canada and China.

About Platinum Equity
Platinum Equity (www.platinumequity.com) is a global M&A&O(R) firm specializing
in the merger, acquisition and operation of companies that provide services and
solutions to customers in a broad range of business markets, including
information technology, telecommunications, logistics, metals services,
manufacturing and distribution. Since its founding in 1995 by Tom Gores,
Platinum Equity has completed nearly 100 acquisitions with more than $27.5
billion in aggregate annual revenue at the time of acquisition.


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