Steel News

Reid Jajko Appointed to Vice President, Aftermarket Business Unit, NSK USA

24 July 2015 - NSK Corporation (NSK) announced the appointment of Reid Jajko to Vice President, Aftermarket Business Unit, USA.

Nick Grasberger, Harsco President and CEO, to Lead Metals & Minerals on an Interim Basis; Company Announces Q2 Earnings Guidance

20 July 2015 - Harsco Corporation announced that Nicholas Grasberger, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, will assume the leadership of the Harsco Metals & Minerals segment on an interim basis effective immediately, following the departure of Metals & Minerals President Richard Lundgren to pursue other opportunities.

Synalloy Names New Chief Financial Officer

15 July 2015 - Synalloy, a company that engages in a number of diverse business activities including the production of stainless steel pipe, fiberglass and steel storage tanks, and specialty chemicals and the master distribution of seamless carbon pipe and tube, is pleased to announce that effective immediately, Dennis M. Loughran has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Simon Wandke Promoted to CEO of ArcelorMittal Mining

14 July 2015 - ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and mining company, announced that Simon Wandke has been nominated Executive Vice President of ArcelorMittal and promoted to Chief Executive Officer of ArcelorMittal Mining, with immediate effect.

Ovako Appoints New President of Business Area Bar Imatra

08 July 2015 - Janne Pirttijoki has been appointed President of Business Area Bar Imatra and will join Ovako's group management.

Carpenter Appoints Haniford to Senior Vice President, Specialty Alloys Operations

01 July 2015 - Carpenter Technology Corporation announced that Joseph (Joe) E. Haniford has been named Senior Vice President, Specialty Alloys Operations (SAO), effective Monday, July 13.

Harley Scardoelli Elected Corporate Director of Investor Relations for Gerdau

01 July 2015 - Gerdau announces the election, in meetings of the Boards of Directors of Gerdau S.A. and Metalúrgica Gerdau S.A., of Harley Scardoelli to the office of Corporate Director of Investor Relations, effective 15 July 2015, in view of the resignation of André Pires de Oliveira Dias.

AIC North America Corp. Welcomes Roger Wallberg As New Technical Director

30 June 2015 - AIC North America Corp. announced the appointment of Mr. Roger Wallberg to the position of Technical Director, effective 1 April 2015.

Unifrax Announces Senior Executive Changes

30 June 2015 - Unifrax I LLC (“Unifrax”), the Tonawanda, N.Y. based manufacturer of specialty fiber products, announced that Duncan Yardley has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and John Dandolph has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial & Strategy Officer.

Key Appointments Announced for Vallourec's North American Region

25 June 2015 - Vallourec, a world leader in premium tubular solutions primarily serving the energy markets, announces several key appointments in its North America region.

Rakesh Singh Appointed Chairman of Steel Authority of India Ltd.

24 June 2015 - Rakesh Singh, IAS, Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Steel has taken additional charge of the post of Chairman, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), effective 11 June 2015. Singh is a 1978 batch officer of Punjab cadre.

Kalenborn Abresist Corp. Celebrates Company and Employee Anniversaries

22 June 2015 - Kalenborn Abresist Corporation recently recognized several employees with 25 years or more of service to the company.

Outokumpu Appoints Michael Williams President and Head of Business Area Coil Americas, Joins Outokumpu Leadership Team

18 June 2015 - Outokumpu announced the appointment of Michael Williams as the President and Head of Business Area Coil Americas and member of the Outokumpu Leadership Team as of July 1, 2015.

LanzaTech Announces Appointment of Executive Vice President, Strategy, Finance and Operations

16 June 2015 - LanzaTech, the carbon recycling company, announced the appointment of Jean Paul Michel, formerly Global Chief Operating Officer and Group Head of Operations at OSRAM, as Executive Vice President, Strategy, Finance and Operations.

SMDI Welcomes Eamon Geary to New Position as Manager, Construction Sustainability

12 June 2015 - Eamon Geary, LEED AP - ID+C, has joined the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), as Manager of Construction Sustainability.

Houghton International Announces Senior Leadership Appointments to Support Global Businesses

10 June 2015 - Houghton International Inc., a global leader in metalworking fluids and services, announced changes in organizational leadership that will improve the management and alignment of its global businesses.

MMFX Steel Corporation of America Hires New Regional Sales Manager for Southwest U.S.

05 June 2015 - MMFX® Steel Corporation announced Douglas C. Johns has joined the company as regional sales manager for the Southwestern U.S. region.

Ryerson Appoints Erich S. Schnaufer Interim Chief Financial Officer

04 June 2015 - Ryerson Holding Corporation, a leading processor and distributor of metals, announced the appointment of Erich S. Schnaufer to the position of interim chief financial officer, effective June 1, 2015.

Carpenter Technology Names Tony R. Thene to Serve as President and CEO

03 June 2015 - Carpenter Technology Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Tony R. Thene as Carpenter’s President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and member of the Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2015.

PRO-TEC Coating Company President Bryan P. Vaughn To Retire; Brent Rosebrook Named Acting President

03 June 2015 - PRO-TEC Coating Company, a 50/50 joint venture between United States Steel Corporation and Kobe Steel, Ltd., of Japan, announced that its president, Bryan Vaughn, has elected to retire effective June 1, 2015 after 34 years of service in the steel industry.