8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 25, 2010

Ryerson Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

001-09117

(Commission File Number)

36-3425828

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2621 West 15^th Place, Chicago, IL 60608

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(773) 762-2121

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

Ryerson Initiates CEO Succession Planning

On May 25, 2010 Ryerson Inc. announced that it has begun succession planning in anticipation of the retirement of Chief Executive Officer and President Stephen E. Makarewicz prior to the end of 2012. Mr. Makarewicz, 63, has informed the company of his intent to retire by age 65. He has been CEO and President of the Company since August 2008, and previously served in a variety of other executive roles. Specific transition timing will be announced at a future date.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

d) Exhibits

The following exhibit is being filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K:

99.1 Press Release: Ryerson Initiates CEO Succession Planning

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: May 26, 2010

RYERSON INC.
By:	/s/ Terence R. Rogers
Name:	Terence R. Rogers
Title:	Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit Index

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press Release: Ryerson Initiates CEO Succession Planning

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

P R E S S    R E L E A S E

For additional information contact:

Terence R. Rogers

EVP and CFO

Ryerson Inc.

773-788-3720

terence.rogers@ryerson.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ryerson Initiates CEO Succession Planning

CHICAGO, IL., May 25, 2010 — Ryerson Inc. announced today that it has begun succession planning in anticipation of the retirement of Chief Executive Officer Stephen E. Makarewicz prior to the end of 2012. Mr. Makarewicz, 63, has informed the company of his intent to retire by age 65. He has been CEO and President of the company since August 2008, and previously served in a variety of other executive roles.

Ryerson director Robert L. Archambault, who preceded Mr. Makarewicz as the company’s chief executive and is a partner with Platinum Equity, Ryerson’s largest shareholder, said a global search is now underway. “By announcing his plans well in advance, Steve has given us an opportunity to conduct a comprehensive and thoughtful succession planning process,” Mr. Archambault said. “We’re working now to identify the strongest and best candidate to lead Ryerson into the future. Once that is completed, we will effect a seamless handoff that ensures an orderly transition.” Specific transition timing will be announced at a future date.

Ryerson director Jacob Kotzubei, also a partner at Platinum Equity, said the process would emphasize stability in transitioning from Mr. Makarewicz to his successor. “Steve has been a great asset as we worked together to achieve significant operational efficiencies over the last two and half years,” Mr. Kotzubei said. “We greatly appreciate his service and his commitment to a smooth transition.”

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About the Company

Ryerson is a leading North American processor and distributor of metals, with operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as in China. The Company distributes and processes various kinds of metals, including stainless and carbon steel and aluminum products.