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C. D. Wälzholz Increases Commitment in China
15 November 2013 - German family-owned company C. D. Wälzholz KG is massively increasing its commitment in China by extending the present service center to become a full-fledged cold rolling mill.
President Obama Visits ArcelorMittal Cleveland
14 November 2013 - The President of the United States today visited ArcelorMittal’s Cleveland facilities, where he met employees at the hot dip galvanizing line and gave a speech on the economy.
Benteler Places Order for Q&T Line from SMS Elotherm
14 November 2013 - Benteler Steel/Tube from Salzburg, Austria, has placed an order with SMS Elotherm, Germany, for a TemperLine™ for its planned seamless pipe plant in Shreveport, La., USA.
The Salzgitter Group Comes Through the Economic Trough in The Third Quarter
14 November 2013 - In the first nine months of 2013 the business activities of the Salzgitter Group were burdened by the structural crisis in the European steel industry, reflected by persistently fierce price-led competition.
ArcelorMittal Tube Plant in Czech Republic Increasing Capacity for Auto Industry
14 November 2013 - ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Karviná, a subsidiary of ArcelorMittal Ostrava, has commissioned a new precision and calibrated pipe cutting center.
ArcelorMittal South Africa Unveils Special HIV/AIDS Medical Centre
14 November 2013 - ArcelorMittal South Africa recently unveiled a state-of-the-art hospital that is being donated to the Sebokeng district of the Vaal Triangle; the result of a partnership between ArcelorMittal Foundation South Africa and the Gauteng department of health.
Essar Steel Algoma Reports Improved EBITDA
14 November 2013 - Essar Steel Algoma Inc. reported break-even EBITDA of C$0.3 million for the three month period ended 30 September 2013, compared to an EBITDA loss of C$5.5 million for the same period a year ago.
CRU Conference Day Two: The North American Steel Markets in 2013 and Beyond
13 November 2013 - CRU’s North American Steel 2013 Conference continued on 12 November 2013 and featured talks on currency, the energy markets and their potential for the U.S. market, and outlooks for the scrap and long products markets.
New Research Results Advance the Seismic Design of Steel Bridges
13 November 2013 - The Steel Bridge Task Force of the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) announced that new research results could significantly limit the damage sustained in a large earthquake, allowing for quicker repairs and reopening to traffic.
POSCO Considering Joint Development of Minimill in Russia
13 November 2013 - Russia's Basic Element and En+ Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with POSCO to jointly develop projects in metal, power and construction in Russia.
SteelBenchmarker: HRB Prices Stirring
13 November 2013 - In its 183rd report, the SteelBenchmarker released 10 steel product and 3 USA scrap prices.
President Obama to Visit ArcelorMittal Cleveland
13 November 2013 - The President of the United States will visit ArcelorMittal Cleveland on Thursday 14 November 2013.
Gore Invests in New Low Emissions Technologies for Metallurgical Industries
13 November 2013 - W. L. Gore & Associates is increasing its technical development and market focus activities in the steel, lead, ferroalloy and related metallurgical industries to address current and upcoming requirements of U.S. EPA NESHAP regulations.
Abinsk Electric Steel Works Commissions Two Roughing Stands from SMS Meer
13 November 2013 - Abinsk Electric Steel Works from the Krasnodar Region of Russia has successfully commissioned an expansion of its high-speed rebar rolling mill supplied by SMS Meer.
CRU Conference Day One: The North American Steel Markets in 2013 and Beyond
12 November 2013 - CRU is hosting its annual North American Steel Conference this week in Chicago, exploring a range of topics including overviews and outlooks of the industry, pricing mechanisms, and demand drivers covering all areas of the steel supply chain.
AIIS Announces New Executive Director
12 November 2013 - The American Institute for International Steel announces the selection of Richard Chriss as its new executive director, replacing David Phelps, who is retiring.
Universal Stainless Names New Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
12 November 2013 - Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. announced that Graham McIntosh, Ph.D., has been named to the position of vice president and chief technology officer, effective 11 November 2013.
NLMK DanSteel Joins Two Universities to Achieve Excellence in Thick Plates for Offshore Constructions
12 November 2013 - NLMK DanSteel has joined forces to boost the efficiency of thick plate production for the manufacture of offshore windmills and constructions.
U.S. Agency Votes to Continue Duties on Chinese Pipe for Another Five Years
12 November 2013 - As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's determination, import duties on steel pipe from China will remain in place.
LGOK's Quality Management System Complies with International Requirements
12 November 2013 - Lebedinsky GOK (LGOK), part of Metalloinvest, has successfully passed the regular audit of its quality management system.