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German Federal Cartel Office Conducts Investigation at voestalpine Klöckner Bahntechnik

16 May 2011 - he German Federal Cartel Office recently conducted an inspection at the office of voestalpine Klöckner Bahntechnik GmbH in Duisburg to look into possible anti-competitive practices in the German market for rails.

Siemens to Supply Static Var Compensator to Tikhvin Freight Car Building Plant

16 May 2011 - The Russian CJSC Tikhvin Freight Car Building Plant, TVSZ, has awarded Siemens Metals Technologies an order to equip the electric steel production line in its steel works with an SVC Plus static var compensator and a 10-kV Switchgear.

SKF Named "Supplier of the Year" by General Motors

13 May 2011 - SKF Sealing Solutions Korea Co. Ltd. has received the GM Supplier of the Year award for "dedication and commitment to consistently perform above expectations." SKF supplies bonded piston seals to GM Korea and China for the GF6 transmission.

Worthington Steel Announces Pickling Line for Mexico Operations

13 May 2011 - Worthington Industries announces that its Worthington Steel joint venture with Serviacero will expand to include a pickling line in its Monterrey, Mexico facility.

Yichang Three Gorges Orders Anneal Lines from SMS Siemag

13 May 2011 - Hubei JiangZhong Machine Manufacturing has placed an order with SMS Siemag to supply all plant components for two annealing lines being provided to Yichang Three Gorges Quantong.

Posco Maharashtra CGL Begins Training Program

13 May 2011 - Posco Maharashtra CGL (Continuous Galvanizing Line) employees visited Gwangyang Steel Mill to attend a training course designed to enhance work skills and to promote Posco’s growth potential. The eight-week course started on May 2 and ends June 23.

JSW Orders Corex Gas-based Midrex DR Plant from Siemens VAI

13 May 2011 - JSW has placed a contract with a cooperation under the leadership of Siemens VAI Metals Technologies GmbH to engineer and supply a Corex gas-based Midrex® direct-reduction dual-discharge plant.

Severstal Acquires Stake in Brazilian Iron Ore Exploration Company

12 May 2011 - OAO Severstal has acquired a 25% stake in SPG Mineração, a Brazilian company that owns highly prospective iron ore exploration licenses in the northern state of Amapa, Brazil.

JSW Steel Posts 11% Growth in Crude Steel Production for April

12 May 2011 - JSW Steel Limited reported the production of 560,000 tons of crude steel in April, representing a growth of 11% compared to production in April 2010.

Severstal North America Granted Favorable Patent Decision

12 May 2011 - Severstal North America has achieved a favorable decision in a patent reexamination proceeding regarding United States Patent 6564,604, owned by ArcelorMittal.

Siemens to Implement Lomas System at SDI Roanoke

12 May 2011 - Steel Dynamics has placed an order with Siemens Industry, Inc. to provide an EAF off-gas monitoring system at the Roanoke Bar Division’s mini mill in Roanoke, Va.

NLMK Product Quality Complies with International Standards

12 May 2011 - Novolipetsk (NLMK) has passed a series of audits conducted by TÜV SÜD experts, who examined the company’s overall Quality Management System, confirming its compliance with international standard ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System – Requirements, among others.

Metinvest Invests in Modernization of Iron Ore Enrichment Works

11 May 2011 - Metinvest is investing almost UAH 5 billion this year in iron ore enrichment works (GOKs) for the continuous improvement, reconstruction, and modernization of the production facilities.

Schneider Electric Names NLMK’s Trading Company as Preferred Supplier

11 May 2011 - Schneider Electric has chosen Novex Trading SA, a trading company within NLMK Group, as a preferred supplier.

Northwest Pipe Reports Q1 2011 Results

11 May 2011 - Northwest Pipe has filed its first-quarter Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the SEC, in which it reported net income of $3.6 million on sales of $111.5 million.

Outokumpu’s New Duplex Steel for Biogas Tanks

11 May 2011 - Outokumpu will deliver stainless steel to Börger GmbH for building tanks to be used in biogas production. This is Outokumpu’s first order for the recently launched new duplex steel grade LDX 2404®.

Praxair Starts up Supply to ThyssenKrupp in Alabama

11 May 2011 - Praxair has started up a new air separation unit to supply industrial gases to ThyssenKrupp’s state-of-the-art carbon and stainless steel processing facilities in Mobile, Ala.

Cliffs Resumes Underground Mining at Oak Grove Mine

10 May 2011 - Power has been fully restored and underground mining has resumed at Cliffs Natural Resources’ Oak Grove Mine in Alabama, which was struck by severe weather in late April.

Chinese Ministry of Commerce Okays Cliffs Acquisition of Consolidated Thompson

10 May 2011 - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has cleared Cliffs Natural Resources’ proposed acquisition of Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines Limited.

Allegheny Technologies Completes Acquisition of Ladish

10 May 2011 - Allegheny Technologies has completed its acquisition of Ladish Co., Inc. in accordance with the agreement and plan of merger adopted by Ladish shareholders at a special meeting held on May 6, 2011.