Allegheny Technologies, Inc.'s Richard J. Harshman to address attendees at AISTech 2013 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition
20 February 2013 — Richard J. Harshman, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Allegheny Technologies, Inc. (ATI), will present a keynote address entitled, “Specialty Metals: Creating Value Through Relentless Innovation in a Dynamic, Global Industry,” at the AIST President’s Award Breakfast on Tuesday, 7 May at 8 a.m. in the Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pa. Hosted by the AIST President, Kent D. Peaslee, the President’s Award Breakfast program will consist of the presentation of prestigious association-level awards, including AIST’s Steelmaker of the Year.
The AIST Foundation Announces Junior Faculty Award
4 February 2013 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Foundation
has created the AIST Foundation Junior Faculty Award to increase the number of younger engineering
professors with a vested interest in the iron and steel industry.
AIST Announces CVS Technologies as AISTech 2013 Global Event Sponsor
30 January 2013 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is proud to announce CVS Technologies as the Global Event Sponsor for AISTech 2013 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition, held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., USA, 6–9 May 2013. AISTech 2013, North America’s largest annual steel conference and exposition, is expected to attract close to 10,000 attendees from across the globe.
AIST Conducts Second International Steel Academy in Istanbul, Turkey
6 December 2012 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) recently completed the second AIST International Steel Academy (ISA) at The Hilton Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey, 3–6 December 2012. The International Steel Academy continues to be a key element of AIST’s strategic plan for industry collaboration in steelmaking regions around the world.
Registration opens for AISTech 2013 — Steel's Premier Technology Event With 15% Discount
3 December 2012 — Today the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) opens registration for AISTech 2013 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition and is offering a 15% discount on all conference registrations prior to 31 January 2013. AISTech 2013, North America’s largest steel conference and exposition of the year, will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on 6–9 May 2013 and is expected to attract close to 10,000 attendees from across the globe.
AIST Announces the Matching Funds Challenge II
15 November 2012 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Foundation board of trustees is pleased to announce the AIST board of directors has approved a Matching Funds Challenge II. AIST will match, dollar for dollar, donations made to the AIST Foundation through 30 June 2013, up to an aggregate total of US$500,000.
Don B. Daily Memorial Fund Selects Recipients
13 November 2012 —The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Foundation and the Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) are proud to announce the second-year recipients of the newly established Don B. Daily Memorial Fund to Promote Steel Industry Safety and Health. This fund was created to commemorate the life and industry service of Don B. Daily, a compassionate man who truly cared about the safety of all employees working in the steel industry. His enduring mark on the steel industry of North America has been the establishment of numerous safety and health initiatives that have significantly improved the workplace.
AISTech 2013 Exposition Floor Expanded
31 October 2012 — Due to increased demand, organizers of AISTech 2013 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition have expanded the exposition floor to accommodate the growing number of exhibitors for the May 2013 show in Pittsburgh, Pa., USA. The exposition is up 34% in total exhibiting companies and up 43% in total square feet sold from previous years at this time. Companies that provide products and services to the steel industry will be the featured attraction at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, covering over 70,000 square feet of exhibit space and comprising close to 400 exhibiting companies. The leading companies serving the steel industry from around the globe will be present at this annual event to display their latest technologies and services.
AIST Presents the 2012 Reliability Achievement Awards
24 October 2012 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) proudly announced the 2012 Gold, Silver and Bronze Reliability Achievement Awards on 23 October 2012.
The AIST Reliability Achievement Award was established in 1998 by the AIST Maintenance & Reliability Technology Committee to recognize iron and steel producing companies for reliability improvements and achievements that can be demonstrated as unique or first in the industry. This award recognizes organizations and the individuals within them that have developed, applied and proved a new practice, policy or procedure that significantly improves iron- and steelmaking reliability in North America. The award is given on three levels — gold, silver and bronze. Award finalists will be invited to present papers on their achievements at an AIST conference.
AIST Process BenchmarkerTM — Benchmarking Steel Manufacturing for a Sustainable Future
4 October 2012 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) has partnered with Management Science Associates Inc. (MSA) to develop the AIST Process Benchmarker™ (APB™), a secure, online benchmarking service utilized for tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) between companies engaged in the production and processing of iron and steel and related raw materials. The software is based on the Raw Material Data Aggregation Service™ (RMDAS) platform. For years, RMDAS has been used to securely and confidentially track ferrous scrap data for the steel industry.
AIST Italy Steel Forum 2012: Economy, Energy, Environment
20 September 2012 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) will highlight important issues for today’s steel industry during a one-day forum at the Pomini Tenova Conference Center in Castellanza, Italy, on 18 October 2012. The event will benefit individuals involved in the production and processing of iron and steel in Italy and the surrounding region. The AIST Italy Steel Forum is intended to complement regional steel programming, while fulfilling AIST’s mission to advance steel technology through education and the creation of important peer networks for our industry.
AIST Conducts Second International Steel Academy in Istanbul, Turkey
10 September 2012 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is proud to announce the second AIST International Steel Academy (ISA) at The Hilton Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey, 3–6 December 2012. This event is a key element of AIST's strategic plan for industry collaboration in steelmaking regions around the world.
2011 - 2013 FeMET, StEEL and Premier Scholarship Internship Placement
12 June 2012 — The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation's "Ferrous Metallurgy Education Today," or FeMET Initiative, and "Steel Engineering Education Link," or StEEL Scholarship program, both aimed at attracting top talent to the North American steel industry, have awarded scholarships of US$5,000 to third-year students from leading North American colleges for the 2011–2013 academic years. Each scholarship includes a paid internship at a North American steel company during the summer and a second scholarship of US$5,000 in the student's fourth year based on satisfactory academic and internship performance.
Kent D. Peaslee, F. Kenneth Iverson Steelmaking Chair, Missouri university of Science & Technology, appointed AIST President for 2012-2013
10 May 2012 — Kent D. Peaslee, F. Kenneth Iverson Chair of Steelmaking Technology, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Metallurgical Engineering and the associate department chair — undergraduate studies, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, Mo., USA, has been appointed president of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) for 2012–2013. He succeeds past president, R. Joseph Stratman, executive vice president, Nucor Corp., Charlotte, N.C., USA.
Gerdau's Andre B. Gerdau Johannpeter named Steelmaker of the Year at AISTech 2012
8 May 2012 — André B. Gerdau Johannpeter, chief executive officer, Gerdau, was named Steelmaker of the Year at AISTech 2012 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition, managed by the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST). The Steelmaker of the Year Award is presented annually by AIST to recognize notable leaders and their contributions to the steel industry.
Commercial Metals Company's Joseph Alvarado to Address Attendees at AISTech 2012 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition
16 April 2012 — Joseph Alvarado, president and chief executive officer of
Commercial Metals Company, will be the keynote speaker at the AIST President's Award Breakfast
on Tuesday, 8 May at 8 a.m. in the Thomas Murphy Ballroom at the Georgia World Congress Center,
Atlanta, Ga.
Andree B. Gerdau Johannpeter of Gerdau Named 2012 AIST Steelmaker of the Year
3 April 2012 — André B. Gerdau Johannpeter, chief executive officer of Gerdau, will be named “Steelmaker of the Year” at AISTech 2012 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition, managed by the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST). The Steelmaker of the Year Award is presented annually by AIST to recognize notable leaders for their contributions to the steel industry.
AIST Presents 2011 Energy Achievement Award to ArcelorMittal Dofasco
14 November 2011 — The AIST Energy and Utilities Technology Committee (EUTC) proudly presented the 2011 Energy Achievement Award to ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc. for its Hot Mill Reheat Furnace Heating Optimization Project. The award was presented at the AIST Northern Chapter meeting on 8 November 2011 at the Atrium Conference Centre, Burlington, Ont., Canada.
MSA Selected to Develop AIST's Process Benchmarker Platform
7 November 2011 — Management Science Associates Inc.’s (MSA) Metals and Advanced Manufacturing Division has received a contract to design and implement a Web-based platform and service for benchmarking operational performance metrics for the Technology Committees of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST). The service, known as the AIST Process Benchmarker (APB), will increase steel producer networking, providing user companies with performance benchmarks to improve technical processes and enhance corporate competitiveness.
2011 — 2012 FeMET Grants Awarded
1 November 2011 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Foundation and the American Iron
and Steel Institute's (AISI) "Ferrous Metallurgy Education Today," or FeMET Initiative, which aims to attract
top talent to the North American steel industry, has awarded its grants for the 2011–2012 academic year.
FeMET, StEEL and PREMIER 2011 Scholarships Awarded
23 August 2011 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Foundation's and the
American Iron and Steel Institute's (AISI) "Ferrous Metallurgy Education Today," or FeMET Initiative,
and "Steel Engineering Education Link," or StEEL Initiative, aimed at attracting top talent to the North
American steel industry, have awarded their scholarships for the 2011–2012 academic year.
AIST Presents The 2011 Crane Innovation Of The Year Award
To John U. Austin Of Gerdau Petersburh
4 May 2011 — AIST and its Material Movement and Transportation Technology
Division proudly presented the 2011 Crane Innovation of the Year Award to John U. Austin, mobile
maintenance manager, Gerdau Petersburg, for his paper entitled, "Improvement in Operating Efficiencies
Through Scrap Handling Devices." Mr. Austin received the award at the 18th Annual Cranes Symposium
,12–14 June 2011, at the Sheraton Station Square in Pittsburgh, Pa., USA.
Techint Group's Paolo Rocca Named Steelmaker of the Year at AISTech 2011
4 May 2011 — Paolo Rocca, chairman and chief executive officer, Tenaris;
chairman, Ternium; and CEO of the Techint Group, was named "Steelmaker of the Year" at AISTech
2011 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition, managed by the Association for
Iron & Steel Technology (AIST). The Steelmaker of the Year Award is presented annually by AIST to
recognize notable leaders and their contributions to the steel industry.
R. Joseph Stratman, Executive Vice President, nucor Corp., Appointed AIST President for 2011-2012
5 May 2011 — R. Joseph Stratman, executive vice president, Nucor Corp., Charlotte,
N.C., USA, has been appointed president of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) for 2011–
2012. He succeeds past president William P. Breedlove, executive vice president, marketing and
business development, Harsco Metals and Minerals, Seven Fields, Pa., USA
AIST Foundation Secures $1,000,000 in Funding
11 Apr 2011 — The AIST Foundation board of trustees is pleased to announce it has raised more than $1,000,000
during the 2010–2011 academic year in support of its mission to ensure the iron and steel industry of tomorrow will
have a sufficient number of qualified professionals. With the added incentive of a $500,000 match from the Association
for Iron & Steel Technology board of directors, the Foundation trustees were able to secure industry pledges
exceeding $560,000 during its annual fund campaign.
AISTech 2011 Exposition Space Sold Out
31 Mar 2011 — AISTech 2011 is projected to be the second-largest AISTech conference since the organization’s inception in 2004, and is expected to attract more than 6,500 attendees.
The AISTech 2011 Exposition — the largest of its kind in North America — is now sold out with 182,400 square feet of exhibit space and will feature more than 400 domestic and international companies for an unrivaled display of steel technology. Event organizers are now accepting contracts from potential exhibitors as part of a waiting list. If adequate interest is received, exhibition space will be expanded to accommodate the additional exhibitors.
Paolo Rocca of Techint Group Named 2011 AIST Steelmaker of the Year
28 Mar 2011 — Paolo Rocca, CEO of the Techint Group and chairman of its Tenaris and Ternium steel manufacturing operations, will be named “Steelmaker of the Year” at AISTech 2011 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition, managed by the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST). The Steelmaker of the Year Award is presented annually by AIST to recognize notable leaders for their contributions to the steel industry.
Sunoco's Fritz Henderson to Address Attendees at AISTech 2011 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition
4 Mar 2011 - Frederick "Fritz" Henderson, senior vice president of Sunoco Inc. will
be the keynote speaker at the AIST President's Award Breakfast on Tuesday, 3 May at 8 a.m. in the
Sagamore Ballroom at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Ind.
Don B. Daily Memorial Fund To Promote Steel Industry Safety and Health
2 Mar 2011 -
The Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) and the Association for Iron &
Steel Technology (AIST) Foundation are partnering to commemorate the life and industry
service of Don B. Daily by establishing the Don B. Daily Memorial Fund. Mr. Daily was a
compassionate man who truly cared about the safety of all employees working in the steel
industry. His enduring mark on the steel industry of North America has been the
establishment of numerous safety and health initiatives that have significantly improved the
work place.
FeMET Initiative Accepting Proposals for 2011-2012 Design and curriculum Development Grants
2 Feb 2011 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Foundation's "Ferrous Metallurgy Education Today," or FeMET Initiative, which is aimed at attracting top scholastic talent to the North American steel industry, is now accepting design and curriculum development grant proposals for the 2011–2012 school year.
AIST Presents the 2010 Reliability Achievement Award
1 Feb 2011 - AIST proudly presented the 2010 Gold, Silver and Bronze Reliability Achievement Awards at a joint meeting of the Maintenance and Reliability, Hot Sheet Rolling and Rolls Technology Committees in Mobile, Ala., USA, on 26 Jan 2011.
AIST Presents 2010 Energy Achievement Award to ArcelorMittal
10 Nov 2010 - The AIST Energy and Utilities Technology Committee (EUTC) proudly presented the 2010 Energy Achievement Award to ArcelorMittal for its installation of energy-saving technology at its Indiana Harbor facility in East Chicago, Ind. The award was presented at the AIST Midwest Member Chapter meeting on Nov. 9 at the Avalon Manor Merrillville, Ind.
AIST Presents the 2010 Don B. Daily Safety Award to Matt D. Moore for his "Leveraging Near Misses into Improved Performance" Presentation
9 Nov 2010 - AIST and its Safety and Health Technology Committee proudly presented the 2010 Don B. Daily Safety Award to Matt D. Moore, manager — Gerdau Ameristeel Cartersville, for his presentation entitled, “Leveraging Near Misses Into Improved Performance.” The award was presented at the 2010 Safety and Health Specialty Training Conference held Nov. 7–10, 2010 at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.
AIST Presents Awards at MS&T'10 Annual Conference in Houston, Texas, USA
19 Oct 2010 - AIST proudly presented the Richard J. Fruehan Award, Gilbert R. Speich Award, Jerry Silver Award and the inaugural Adolf Martens Memorial Steel Lecturer award at the Steel Properties & Applications Conference held in conjunction with the Materials Sciences & Technology 2010 annual conference held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, USA, on Oct. 17–21, 2010.
2010 FeMET Grants Awarded
12 Oct 2010 - The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Foundation and the American Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI) “Ferrous Metallurgy Education Today,” or FeMET Initiative, aimed at attracting top talent to the North American steel industry, has awarded its grants for the 2010–2011 academic year.
FeMET, StEEL and PREMIER 2010 Scholarships Awarded
12 Oct 2010 - The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Foundation’s and the American Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI) “Ferrous Metallurgy Education Today,” or FeMET Initiative, and “Steel Engineering Education Link,” or StEEL Initiative, aimed at attracting top talent to the North American steel industry, have awarded their scholarships for the 2010–2011 academic year.
AIST Presents the 2010 Crane Innovation Of The Year Award to Charles A. totten of Morris Material Handling/Konecranes
29 Jun 2010 - AIST and its Material Movement and Transportation Technology Division proudly presented the 2010 Crane Innovation of the Year Award to Charles A. Totten, national accounts manager — integrated steel mills, Morris Material Handling Inc., for his paper entitled, “World-Class Crane and Runway System for the 21st Century.” Mr. Totten received the award at the 17th Annual Cranes Symposium on June 14, 2010, at the Sheraton Station Square in Pittsburgh, Pa., USA.
William P. Breedlove, Vice President, Business Development and Engineering, Harsco Metals Americas, Appointed AIST President for 2010 - 2011
6 May 2010 - William P. Breedlove, vice president, business development and engineering, Harsco Metals Americas, Cranberry Twp., Pa., USA, has been appointed president of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) for 2010–2011. He succeeds past president Anthony R. Bridge, vice president — engineering and technology, United States Steel Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pa., USA.
Tata Sons Ltd. Ratan N. Tata Named Steelmaker of the Year at AISTech 2010
4 May 2010 - Ratan N. Tata, Tata Sons Ltd., Tata Industries, was named “Steelmaker of the Year” at AISTech 2010 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition, managed by the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST). The Steelmaker of the Year Award is presented annually by AIST to recognize notable leaders and their contributions to the steel industry.
Leading Steel Executives Debate Industry's Key Issues at AISTech 2010 Town Hall Forum
15 Apr 2010 - A moderated panel discussion featuring seven of the steel industry’s most influential executives, representing integrated and minimill producers as well as service providers and the investment community, will take place at the AISTech Town Hall Forum, to be held Wednesday, May 5 at 8:30 a.m. in the Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pa., USA.
Ratan Tata of Tata Industries named 2010 AIST Steelmaker of the Year
7 Apr 2010 - Ratan Tata, chairman of Tata Industries, will be named “Steelmaker of
the Year” at AISTech 2010 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition, managed by the
Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST). AISTech 2010 will be held May 3–6 at the David L.
Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pa. The Steelmaker of the Year Award is presented annually
by AIST to recognize notable leaders and their contributions to the steel industry.
AIST Presents 2009 Project Excellence Award to Latrobe Specialty Steel
8 Mar 2010 - AIST and its Project and Construction Management Technology Committee proudly presented the 2009 Project Excellence Award to Latrobe Specialty Steel at the AIST Pittsburgh Member Chapter meeting on March 1, 2010, at the East Club Lounge at Heinz Field.
U.S. Steel's John Surma to Address Attendees at AISTech 2010 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition
25 Feb 2010 - John P. Surma, chairman and chief executive officer of United
States Steel Corporation, will be the keynote speaker at the AIST President’s Award Breakfast on
Tuesday, May 4 at 8 a.m. in the Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom at the David L. Lawrence Convention
Center, Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr. Surma will present the keynote address, “Steel Trends in 2010.”
AIST Presents 2010 Energy Achievement Award To
Michael T. Lantz of ArcelorMittal Shelby
1 Feb 2010 - The AIST Energy and Utilities Technology Committee (EUTC) proudly
presented the 2010 Energy Achievement Award to Michael T. Lantz of ArcelorMittal Shelby at the AIST
Northeastern Ohio Member Chapter meeting on January 19, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency Cleveland,
Cleveland, Ohio.
2009 FeMET and StEEL Initiative Scholarships and Grants Awarded
11 Sep 2009 - The Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation (AIST) and the American Iron and
Steel Institute’s (AISI) “Ferrous Metallurgy Education Today,” or FeMET Initiative, and “Steel Engineering
Education Link,” or StEEL Initiative, aimed at ttracting top talent to the North American steel industry, have
awarded their scholarships and grants for the 2009–2010 academic year.
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Anthony Bridge, Vice President - Operations, U.S. Steel, Appointed AIST President for 2009-2010
13 May 2009 - Anthony R. Bridge, vice president — operations, United States Steel
Corporation, has been appointed president of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) for 2009–
2010. He succeeds past president Andrew S. Harshaw, executive vice president — operations,
ArcelorMittal USA, Burns Harbor, Ind.
FeMET Initiative Accepting Proposals for 2009-2010 Design and Curriculum Development Grants
15 Apr 2009 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Association for Iron & Steel
Technology (AIST) Foundation’s “Ferrous Metallurgy Education Today,” or FeMET Initiative, which is aimed
at attracting top scholastic talent to the North American steel industry, is now accepting design and
curriculum development grant proposals for the 2009–2010 school year.
Nucor's John Ferriola to Address Attendees at AISTech 2009 - The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition
25 Mar 2009 - John J. Ferriola, chief operating officer of steelmaking operations
of Nucor Corp., will be the keynote speaker at the AIST President’s Award Breakfast, on Tuesday,
May 5 at 8 a.m. in the America’s Ballroom at the America’s Center, St. Louis, Mo.
Mr. Ferriola will present the keynote address, “Back to the Future.”
Leading Steel Executives Debate Industry's Key Issues at AISTech 2009 Town Hall Forum
16 Mar 2009 - A moderated panel discussion featuring six of the steel
industry’s most influential executives, representing integrated and minimill producers as well as
service providers and the investment community, will take place at the AISTech Town Hall
Forum, to be held Wednesday, May 6 at 8:30 a.m. in the Ferrara Theater at America’s Center,
St. Louis, Missouri.
AIST's Foundation Receives $13K Contribution From SISA
11 Dec 2008 - Pittsburgh, PA - The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Foundation
announced today that it has received a $13,000 donation from the Steel Industry Systems Association
(SISA) to support the technical activities for steel industry systems professionals.
AIST and AIST Scholarhsip Application Announcement
4 Dec 2008 - Pittsburgh, PA — The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Association for Iron & Steel
Technology Foundation (AIST Foundation) have announced that applications for the FeMET and StEEL
Scholarships are being accepted now through March 5, 2009. Each scholarship includes $5,000 for the
scholar’s junior year, a paid summer internship with a North American steel company between his/her junior
and senior year, and an additional $5,000 toward the student’s senior year tuition.
Emerging Leaders Alliance
Oct 2008 - Pittsburgh, PA — The Emerging Leaders Alliance, a world-class leadership training and online community for young engineering professionals, held its 2008
Capstone Program in Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 9–11, 2008. The program was well received by the 45 attendees.
Gerdau Ameristeel–Jacksonville to Host AIST Southeast Member Chapter Fall Meeting
30 Sep 2008 - Pittsburgh, PA — The AIST Southeast Member Chapter, a geographically based section of the members of
Association for Iron & Steel Technology, will be hosting a meeting at the Amelia Island Plantation in Amelia
Island, Florida, on November 8–10, 2008. Gerdau Ameristeel–Jacksonville will serve as this year’s host
plant. The agenda for the event includes a golf outing, vendor exhibits, technical paper presentations, a
round table discussion, and a dinner with a keynote presentation by Terry Sutter, Chief Operating Officer of
Gerdau Ameristeel. The event will close with a tour of the Gerdau Ameristeel–Jacksonville facilities in
Baldwin, Florida. Members of AIST, as well as local industry representatives are invited to register for this
event, which is expected to attract more than 150 individuals in the iron and steel industry from across the
United States.
AIST Midwest Chapter “Kickoff” Dinner to feature presentation by John Goodish of U. S. Steel
9 Oct 2008 - Pittsburgh, PA — The AIST Midwest Member Chapter, a geographically based section of the members of
Association for Iron & Steel Technology, will be hosting their annual “Kickoff Meeting” at the Radisson Star
Plaza Hotel in Merrillville, Indiana on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. The meeting will include a keynote
presentation by John Goodish, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the United States
Steel Corporation and the AIST 2008 Steelmaker of the Year.
FeMet Initiative's Design and Curriculum Development Grants Awarded
26 Aug 2008 - Pittsburgh, Pa — Pittsburgh, Pa – The Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation and the American Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI) “Ferrous Metallurgy Education Today,” or FeMET Initiative, aimed at attracting top talent to the North American steel industry, has awarded its design and curriculum development grants for the 2008–2009 academic year.
2008 FeMet and Steel Scholarships Awarded
6 Aug 2008 - Pittsburgh, PA — The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation’s “Ferrous Metallurgy Education Today,” (FeMET) and “Steel Engineering Education Link”, (StEEL), initiatives, aimed at attracting top talent to the North American steel industry, have awarded scholarships for 2008. Nine students from six U.S. and Canadian universities have been awarded FeMET scholarships – focusing on metallurgy and materials science – and similarly five from five U.S. universities have been identified as StEEL scholarship finalists – focusing on all engineering disciplines. The next step for the StEEL finalists is to be matched with interested corporate sponsors. In addition to the FeMET and StEEL Scholarships, AISI and the AIST Foundation have awarded the inaugural AISI / AIST Foundation Premier Scholarship.
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AIST Promotes the Steel Industry to Students at AISTech 2008
13 May 2008 - The AIST Foundation, with support from eleven industry companies — AK Steel, ArcelorMittal, Carpenter Technologies, CMC Americas, IPSCO, Midrex, Nucor, Praxair, SMS Demag, Steel Dynamics, and United States Steel Corporation — held special student-specific programs at AISTech 2008 in Pittsburgh, Pa., May 5–8.
Top Steel Executives Hold Town Hall Forum in Pittsburgh
13 May 2008 - Seven leading steel industry executives took part in the AISTech 2008 Town Hall Forum, on Wednesday, May 7, to discuss industry issues as part of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology conference held in Pittsburgh last week.
U.S. Steel's John Goodish named Steelmaker of the year at AISTech 2008
13 May 2008 - Pittsburgh, PA – John H. Goodish, executive vice president and chief operating officer, United States Steel Corporation, was named “Steelmaker of the Year” at AISTech 2008 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition, managed by the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST). The Steelmaker of the Year Award is presented annually by AIST to recognize notable leaders and their contributions to the steel industry.
Europe and NAFTA Key Markets for Growth Says Thyssenkrupp USA Chief
13 May 2008 - Pittsburgh, PA – Even as China booms, ThyssenKrupp sees greater prospects for growth as a supplier of premium, high-value steels to the European and NAFTA markets.
Andrew Harshaw, COO ArcelorMittal USA, Appointed AIST President for 2008-2009
12 May 2008 - Pittsburgh, PA – Andrew S. Harshaw, chief operating officer, ArcelorMittal USA, has been appointed president of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) for 2008–2009. He succeeds past president Charles J. Messina, vice president, Praxair, Indianapolis, Ind.
FeMET Initiative Accepting Proposals for 2008-2009 Design and Curriculum Development Grants
17 Apr 2008 - Pittsburgh, PA – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation’s “Ferrous Metallurgy Education Today,” or FeMET Initiative, which is aimed at attracting top scholastic talent to the North American steel industry, is now accepting design and curriculum development grant proposals for the 2008–2009 school year.
Leading Steel Executives Debate Industry's Key Issues at AISTech 2008 Town Hall Forum
28 Feb 2008 - Pittsburgh, PA - A moderated panel discussion featuring seven of the steel industry’s most influential executives, representing integrated and minimill producers as well as raw material suppliers, will take place at the AISTech Town Hall Forum, to be held Wednesday, May 7 at 8:30 a.m. in the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Thyssenkrupp's Rober Soulliere to Address Attendees at AISTech 2008 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition
12 February 2008 - Pittsburgh, PA - Robert P. Soulliere, president and chief executive officer of ThyssenKrupp Steel USA LLC, will be the keynote speaker at the AIST President’s Award Breakfast, to be held Tuesday, May 6 at 8 a.m. in the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pa.
AISI and AIST Scholarship Application Announcement
3 Dec 2007 - Pittsburgh, PA -
The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation (AIST Foundation) have announced that applications for the FeMET and StEEL Scholarships are being accepted now through March 2, 2008. Each scholarship includes US$5,000 for the scholar’s junior year, a paid summer internship with a North American steel company between his/her junior and senior year, and an additional US$5,000 toward his/her senior year tuition.
FeMET curriculum Development Program Grants Awarded
24 Sep 2007 - Pittsburgh, PA -
The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation’s “Ferrous Metallurgy Education Today,” or FeMET Initiative, which is aimed at attracting top scholastic talent to the North American steel industry, has awarded its curriculum development grants for the 2007–2008 school year. Seven university professors have been awarded US $5,000 each to fund proposals designed to enhance or update industry curriculum in ferrous metallurgy programs. Since 2005, the program has awarded in excess of $80,000 in curriculum development grants.
FeMET Initiative's Design Grant program Awarded
15 Aug 2007 - Pittsburgh, Pa – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation’s “Ferrous Metallurgy Education Today,” or FeMET Initiative, which is aimed at attracting top talent to the North American steel industry, has awarded its design grant for the academic year 2007–2008. A team of materials joining engineering students and their professor from Le Tourneau University, Longview, Texas, have been selected for their proposal entitled, “Numerical Modeling and Physical Simulation of Steel Coil Welding for Continuous Processing.” Their proposal was submitted in response to the 2007–2008 design theme, “Application of state-of-the-world modeling techniques to steel processes.”
2007 FeMET and Steel Scholarships Awarded
19 Jun 2007 - Pittsburgh, PA – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation’s “Ferrous Metallurgy Education Today,” [FeMET] and “Steel Engineering Education Link”, [STEEL], initiatives, which are aimed at attracting top talent to the North American steel industry, have awarded scholarships for 2007.
AIST Promotes the Steel Industry to Students at AISTech 2007
19 Jun 2007 - Pittsburgh, PA — The AIST Foundation, with support from five industry companies — CMC Steel Group, IPSCO, Mittal, Nucor and Steel Dynamics — held special student-specific programs at AISTech 2007 in Indianapolis, Ind., May 5–8.
Consolidation, New Talent Key to Industry Sustainability, Says Panel of Steel Leaders
14 May 2007 - Pittsburgh, PA — The lows won’t be as low and the highs will be higher. That’s the consensus among a group of seven leading steel executives who met on Tuesday, May 8 to discuss their industry’s traditional vulnerability to boom-bust economic cycles.
Messina Appointed AIST President for 2007-2008
14 May 2007 - Pittsburgh, PA – Charles J. Messina, vice president, Praxair Metals Technologies, Indianapolis, Ind., has been appointed president of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) for 2007–2008. He replaces outgoing president Richard P. Teets Jr., executive vice president, Steel Dynamics Inc., Ft. Wayne, Ind.
Arcelor Mittal Steel's Lakshmi Mittal Named Steelmaker of the Year at AISTech 2007
14 May 2007 - Pittsburgh, PA — Lakshmi N. Mittal, president of the board and chief executive officer, Arcelor Mittal Steel, was named “Steelmaker of the Year” at AISTech 2007 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition, managed by the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST). The Steelmaker of the Year Award is presented annually by AIST to recognize notable leaders and their contributions to the steel industry.
Influential Steel Executives Debate Industry's Key Issues
23 Apr 2007 - Pittsburgh, PA – The Town Hall Forum, a moderated panel discussion featuring seven of the steel industry’s most influential executives, representing integrated and minimill producers as well as a supplier of consumable materials, will be one of the highlights of AISTech 2007. The forum will include an interview-and-discussion format to stimulate ideas and provide insight on key issues during this evolutionary period in steel.
Keith Busse to Address Attendees at AISTech 2007
12 Apr 2007 - Pittsburgh, PA – Keith E. Busse, president and chief executive officer of Steel Dynamics Inc., will be the keynote speaker at the AIST President’s Award Breakfast, Wednesday, May 9 at 8 a.m. in the Sagamore Ballroom of the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Ind. Mr. Busse’s presentation is entitled: “Out of the Ashes: The 21st Century Transformation of the American Steel Industry”
AISTech 2007 Exposition Expanding Due to Sellout
24 Jan 2007 - Pittsburgh, PA – The early pace of exhibit sales indicates a robust event for AISTech 2007. Scheduled for May 7–10 at the Indiana Convention Center, AISTech 2007 represents the steel industry’s premier technology conference and exposition.
Steel Engineering Education Link Scholarship Application Announcement
15 Dec 2006 – Pittsburgh, PA – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation (AIST Foundation) have announced that applications for the second year of the Steel Engineering Education Link (STEEL) Scholarships are being accepted now through March 2, 2007. All technical engineering students interested in a career in the steel industry may apply. The program's goals are to increase the number of students studying engineering in North America, and to encourage such students to pursue careers in the iron and steel industry upon graduation.
FeMET Scholarship Application Announcement
12 Dec 2006 – Pittsburgh, PA – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation (AIST Foundation) have announced that applications for the third year of FeMET Scholarships are being accepted now through March 2, 2007. FeMET’s three goals are to encourage more students to choose metallurgy or materials science as their field of study; to recruit more of such graduates into the steel industry; and to increase the number of professors knowledgeable in steel in North American universities.
FeMET Initiative's Curriculum Development Program Grants
28 Sep 2006 – PITTSBURGH, September 28, 2006 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation’s “Ferrous Metallurgy Education Today,” or FeMET Initiative, which is aimed at attracting top scholastic talent to the North American steel industry, has awarded its curriculum development grants for the 2006–2007 school year. Five university professors have been awarded US $5,000 each to fund proposals designed to enhance or update industry curriculum in ferrous metallurgy programs.
2006 AIST Foundation Scholarship Winners Names
28 Sep 2006 – PITTSBURGH – The AIST Foundation recently announced the 2006–2007 scholarship recipients for the following endowed scholarships.
AIST Foundation Adds Russo To Board Of Trustees
15 Sep 2006 – AIST announces the addition of Thomas J. Russo, general manager, Mittal Steel USA – Sparrows Point to the AIST Foundation Board of Trustees (BOT). Russo term will begin immediately and conclude in May of 2007. The Foundation board is governed by 14 trustees representing various interests within the steel industry. The trustees are a vital component of the AIST Foundation’s governance, which relies on their leadership and direction to further the objectives and goals of the Foundation in accordance with its bylaws.
AIST Award Winner Announces 2006 Lecture Schedule
28 Aug 2006 – Pierre H. Dauby, 2006 AIST John F. Elliott Lecture Award recipient, recently announced his 2006 lecture schedule. Dauby, vice president — process technology, Danieli Rotelec, received this award for his passion to guide steelmaking trainees through the labyrinth of physical chemistry and process metallurgy, and to create motivating technical relationships with industry personnel.
FeMET Initiative's Design Grants Awarded
31 Jul 2006 - Washington, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation’s (AIST Foundation) “Ferrous Metallurgy Education Today,” or FeMET Initiative, which is aimed at attracting top talent to the North American steel industry, has awarded its design grants for 2006. Teams of materials science engineering students and their professors from Carnegie Mellon University and University of Missouri–Rolla have been granted $47,500 each to put toward their efforts in addressing an industry technological problem or “challenge” by working collaboratively to determine how the problem is best solved. Their proposals included exposure to important problems in the steel industry, as well as learning various technical and economic aspects in creating a solution.
FeMET Initiative's Curriculum Development Program Grants
7 Jun 2006 - Washington, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation’s “Ferrous Metallurgy Education Today,” or FeMET Initiative, which is aimed at attracting top scholastic talent to the North American steel industry, calls for proposals for its curriculum design grants for the 2006-2007 school year.
AISI and AIST Foundation Accepting Applications for Steel Engineering Education Scholarships for 2006
23 May 2006 - Washington, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation (AIST Foundation) have announced the launch of the Steel Engineering Education Link (STEEL) Initiative to students of engineering interested in a career in steel industry. Applications for the STEEL Scholarships are being accepted now through June 9, 2006. The program's goals are to encourage more students to choose a career in the steel industry and to increase the number of professors knowledgeable about steel in North American universities.
Leading Industsry Executives Focus On Building Sustainable Steel Industry
8 May 2006 - Town Hall Forum at AISTech 2006 Addresses Consolidation, China and Global Growth
Thanks to industry consolidation, a more conciliatory labor environment and a strong global economy, a panel of leading steel executives believes that the vicious swings between periods of prosperity and scratch-and-claw survival may be part of their industry’s past.
Nucor's Dan Dimicco Named Steelmaker of the Year At AISTech 2006
8 May 2006 - Industry Leaders Recognized for Significant Contributions to AIST and the Global Iron and Steel Industry
FeMET
Initiative Accepting Proposals for Design Grant Program
21 Mar 2006 - Washington, D.C.
– In its second year of promoting interest in the steel
industry to students studying metallurgy and materials science
under the banner of their “Ferrous Metallurgy Education
Today,” or FeMET Initiative, the American Iron and Steel
Institute (AISI) and the Association for Iron & Steel Technology
Foundation are calling for proposals from North American universities
under FeMET’s Design Grant Program, seeking innovative
designs and solutions to an industry-related theme.
Arcelor
CEO and Leading Steel Executives Highlight AISTech 2006
14 Mar 2006 - PITTSBURGH,
March 14, 2006 — A keynote address by Guy Dollé,
chief executive officer of Arcelor, will be one of two major
highlights for AISTech 2006 — The Iron & Steel Technology
Conference and Exposition, May 1–4 at the Cleveland Convention
Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
Technical
Themes Announced for 2006 Materials Science & Technology
Conference
14 Feb 2006 - Five
major themes comprise the technical program for the 2006 Materials
Science and Technology (MS&T’06) Conference scheduled
for October 15-19 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The technical themes--materials
and systems; product manufacturing; processing; fundamentals
and characterization; and education and professional development—ensure
a comprehensive program for materials science and engineering
technologies.
