Armco's Southwestern Steel Division recently announced two promotions within the sales organization of the Houston-based steelmaker. Robert L. Leeper has been appointed product manager-alloy bars and semi-finished products. Herbert E. Carter has been appointed product manager-plates.

These new responsibilities reflect the growing demand for special alloy bar and plate steels developed by the division — like SSS-100 and NI-COP—from customers in marine, structural, construction, off-highway equipment, and general industrial markets.

Both Mr. Leeper and Mr. Carter will remain at the Houston headquarters of the division.