07 July 2015 - On 23 June, POSCO signed an MOU with Ssangyong Motor, and opted to further enhance its global competitiveness by consistently evolving an amicable cooperative relationship between the two companies.

EU Supports Testing of Groundbreaking Iron Production Technology

07 July 2015 - The European Union has agreed to contribute 7.4m euros towards testing a groundbreaking new iron production process being developed at Tata Steel’s IJmuiden steelworks in the Netherlands.

Gerdau Completes Coke Oven Plant in India

07 July 2015 - As reported by the Business Standard, secondary steel maker Gerdau has inaugurated a coke oven plant built at an investment of around Rs 500 crore at Tadipatri in Andhra Pradesh.

Primetals Technologies Wins Order for Upgrade of EVRAZ Steel Mill in Regina, Canada

06 July 2015 - Primetals Technologies was awarded the order for all three packages because of its ability to supply a connected through process to produce the required X grades.

SMS Group Receives Follow-Up Order From Outokumpu Nirosta

06 July 2015 - As part of an upgrade of its 20-roll cold rolling mill “SG 3” in Krefeld, Germany, Outokumpu Nirosta GmbH Krefeld has placed a follow-up order with SMS group covering the revamp of the existing rolling-oil treatment plant.

ArcelorMittal Launches Automotive Mobile App in Europe

06 July 2015 - ArcelorMittal has unveiled an interactive app providing mobile access to its European automotive catalogue.

ArcelorMittal Mexico to Cut 2,800 Jobs

06 July 2015 - ArcelorMittal, the world's largest producer of steel, will cut 2,800 jobs at its Mexico unit as global prices slump, it said in a joint statement with local competitors on 1 July, while accusing Russia, China and Turkey of dumping steel on markets at levels below production costs.

Dongkuk Steel Set to Shut Down No. 2 Plate Mill

03 July 2015 - As reported by SteelFirst, Dongkuk Steel will shut down one of its two plate mills to cope with an oversupplied domestic market, it announced late on Thursday June 25.

Primetals Technologies Receives FAC for Blooming Mill at Acciaierie Venete in Italy

03 July 2015 - Acciaierie Venete S.p.A. has issued the Final Acceptance Certificate (FAC) for a blooming mill extensively modernized by Primetals Technologies at its Camin, Italy location.

Mechel Supplies Steel for Construction of Siberia and Altai Gas Pipelines

03 July 2015 - Mechel OAO, one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, reports supplying rebar, structural shapes and hardware rolls for construction of Power of Siberia and Altai gas pipelines.

NISCO Plate Mill Controlled by TMEIC Automatic Control Software State-of-the-Art Solution Delivers Robust Control and Functionality.

02 July 2015 - Nanjing Iron and Steel Co. Ltd’s (NISCO) green-field heavy plate mill in Nanjing, China operates using TMEIC’s latest control and automation system, the TM Advanced Control Solutions (TMACS) system.

Acroni Produces X120 Mn12 Grade on Continuous Caster From Primetals Technologies

02 July 2015 - Since early 2015, the continuous caster of Slovenian steelmaker Acroni, d.o.o. (member of SIJ – Slovenian Steel Group) that was modernized by Primetals Technologies also produces X120Mn12 wear resistant grade.

Yong Steel Group Co. Ltd. Extends Lance Tube Life From One Month to One Year With Sandvik Stainless Steel

02 July 2015 - Chinese company extends lance tube life from one month to a year with Sandvik stainless steel Yong Steel Group Co. Ltd, a leading iron and steel producer in China, was able to extend the service life of its pulverized coal injection (PCI) lance tubes – one of the most important blast furnace components – from as little as one month to a year.

Wuhan Iron & Steel Trials CRC Mill at Fangchenggang Plant

01 July 2015 - According to SteelFirst, Central China's Wuhan Iron & Steel (Wugang) produced the first cold rolled coil at its Fangchenggang plant in the country’s southern Guangxi province at the weekend on Monday June 29.

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.

Mechel Reports First Quarter 2015 Operational Results

01 July 2015 - Mechel OAO, one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, announced their operational results for the First Quarter of 2015.

India to Ship 16.5 Million Tons of Iron Ore to Japan, South Korea Over Three Years

30 June 2015 - The Indian government approved the renewal of agreement for supplying up to 16.5 million tonnes (MT) of high grade iron ore to steel plants in Japan and South Korea over three years till March 2018.

U. S. Steel President And CEO Mario Longhi Commends President Obama For Strengthening Trade Enforcement Laws

29 June 2015 - Today United States Steel Corporation President and CEO Mario Longhi commended President Barack Obama as he signed the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) legislation into law.

TimkenSteel Opens Technology Center for SBQ Steel Research

29 June 2015 - TimkenSteel, a leader in customized alloy steel products and services, recently opened a $5 million technology center at its Northeast Ohio corporate campus that gives the company a unique advantage in achieving clean special bar quality (SBQ) steel and developing new steel grades.

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