By Cynthia M. Ellis, The Telegraph, Alton, Ill. Jun. 27--GODFREY -- Union workers overwhelmingly approved a five-year labor contract with Global Brass and Copper Inc. on Thursday.

By The Telegraph, Alton, Ill. Feb. 2--EAST ALTON -- Global Brass and Copper Inc. announced Friday that it has acquired certain operating assets of Bolton Metal Products Co. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

By Dennis Grubaugh, The Telegraph, Alton, Ill. Jan. 15--EAST ALTON -- Despite a host of rumors circulating about the intentions of Global Brass and Copper, there are no plans to reduce the newly acquired, former Olin Corp. workforce, a spokeswoman said Tuesday.