Steel News

Konecranes Expands Actions to Improve Efficiency and Reduce Costs

26 July 2013 - As preliminarily communicated in a stock exchange release on 19 June 2013, Konecranes’ profitability development has been unsatisfactory amid the current challenging business environment.

Edwards Boosts Local U.S. Presence

25 July 2013 - Edwards Group Limited, a leading manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products and abatement systems and a global provider of related value-added services, announced the addition of three new senior U.S. team members, each experts in the practical application of vacuum technology in manufacturing processes.

Tung Ho Steel Orders New Induction System from SMS Elotherm

25 July 2013 - Tung Ho Steel has ordered a new induction system from SMS Elotherm for its production plant for medium and large sections in Miaoli, Taiwan.

Laying Head Pipe Upgrade Increases Long Rolling Mill Utilization

25 July 2013 - A new laying head technology upgrade recently developed by Siemens Metals Technologies extends pipe life to record levels in long rolling mills running at speeds of 100 meters per second.

Rigid Lifelines Supplies Fall Protection to One World Trade Center

23 July 2013 - Rigid Lifelines®, a leading provider and manufacturer of engineered fall protection systems and accessories, has supplied fall protection to the One World Trade Center spire in New York City.

SMS Siemag Modernizing Cold Rolling Mill in Bangladesh

23 July 2013 - KYCR Coil Industries Limited of Bangladesh has contracted SMS Siemag for an upgrade of the existing CVC® plus six-high reversing cold mill to a CCM® (Compact Cold Mill).

Dragon Steel Starts Up Second Siemens-Supplied Sinter Plant

23 July 2013 - Production operations recently commenced at the new 3.8 million tons per annum No. 2 sinter plant at Dragon Steel Corp. in Taiwan.

PSI Metals Appoints New Consultant in Pittsburgh Office

22 July 2013 - PSI Metals, a global company providing production management systems to the metals industry, announced the appointment of a new employee at its North American headquarters in Pittsburgh.

QuinLogic Introduces Proactive Production Supervision System to Improve Operating Results

22 July 2013 - Processes in the steel industry have become so complex that it is no longer possible to permanently observe every single measured value. The new PPS (Proactive Production Supervision) system from QuinLogic solves this problem by monitoring production along the complete process route based on rules defined for the various products.

Magnetek's Latest AC Line Regenerative System Increases Energy Efficiency, Saves Money

19 July 2013 - Magnetek, Inc., a leading supplier of digital power and motion control systems for the material handling industry, announced the addition of the IMPULSE®•D+ to its high performance series of AC line regenerative systems.

Tenova Expands Offerings in Secondary Metallurgy with Acquisition of Technometal

18 July 2013 - Tenova has completed the acquisition of Technometal GmbH, a secondary metallurgy plantmaker based in Germany.

SMS Siemag Successfully Modernizes Acroni Heavy-Plate Mill

17 July 2013 - Slovenian steelmaker Acroni has commissioned a new 2.6-m X-Roll® heavy-plate mill stand from SMS Innse of Italy and a new roller-type quench supplied by Drever International of Belgium, two subsidiaries of SMS Siemag.

South Steel Commissions Minimill Supplied by SMS Concast and SMS Meer

16 July 2013 - South Steel in Jizan, Saudi Arabia, has commissioned a minimill from SMS Meer and SMS Concast which will produce up to 1 million tonnes of billets and roll up to 500,000 tonnes of rebar per year.

Quintiq Opens New Office in Seoul, South Korea

15 July 2013 - Quintiq, a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization (SCP&O), has opened a new office in Seoul, South Korea.

Danieli Corus to Supply Sublance Systems and BOF Process Control for Shagang

15 July 2013 - Danieli Corus has been awarded an order for the design and supply of three complete sublance systems and a static-dynamic BOF process control model for the No. 1 steel plant operated by China’s Shagang (Jiangsu Shagang Group Co. Ltd.).

Ratner Steel Installs Third Red Bud Stretcher Leveler

15 July 2013 - Ratner Steel of Roseville, Minn., recently installed a 77” wide by .500” cut-to-length Line with a SUREGRIP® adjustable stretcher leveler from Red Bud Industries. 

PSI China Awarded New Contract in Chinese Steel Sector

12 July 2013 - PSI China signed a contract with the Valin ArcelorMittal Automotive Steel Co., Ltd (VAMA) to implement the production management solution PSImetals.

Danieli Corus Receives Order from Tata Steel

12 July 2013 - Danieli Corus has received an order from Tata Steel for a blow-down, salamander tap and blow-in services for blast furnace “G” at Jamshedpur.

Praxair Recognizes Employee Zero Waste Efforts With Global Tree Planting Program

11 July 2013 - In recognition of Praxair, Inc. employee efforts to achieve zero waste around the world, the Praxair Foundation is implementing “Praxair’s Greenway Project,” a new sustainability program that will plant or preserve 250,000 trees globally this year.

Siemens to Deliver Dephosphorization Plant to Indian Steel Producer

11 July 2013 - The Indian steel manufacturer Vandana Global Ltd. has ordered a treatment stand for dephosphorization of liquid steel from Siemens Metals Technologies.