Chicago Tube and Iron, one of the largest specialty metal service centers in the U.S., has announced the opening of its newest distribution facility in Locust, NC, just 20 minutes from Charlotte.

CTI has been a leading distributor in pipe, tubing, valves, fittings and bar products for more than 100 years. It is excited to expand its superior service and experience to the Carolinas and the Southern region.

The initial inventory at CTI’s Locust distribution facility will include a full line of stainless steel products – pipe, tubing, flat bar, angle, and round bar. With planned growth for 2016, CTI will continue to expand the new distribution facility to include all types of metal, including aluminum and carbon products.