Metals distributor Ryerson Holding Corp. (NYSE: RYI), Chicago, IL, reported sales for the third quarter of $948 million, an increase of 10.25 percent compared to the same period a year ago. The company reported a net loss of $34.7 million, compared to a profit of $3 million the same quarter in 2013.

For the first nine months, sales were $2.8 billion, an increase of 3.6 percent compared to the same period a year ago. The company reported a net loss of $30.5 million, compared to a profit of $9.1 million a year ago.