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VOD from Siemens Launched at voestalpine Giesserei Linz

04 August 2014 - A vacuum oxygen decarburization (VOD) plant from Siemens Metals Technologies with a capacity of 50 metric tons commenced operation at voestalpine Giesserei Linz GmbH.

ArcelorMittal Increases Steel Demand Forecast for Europe and U.S.

04 August 2014 - ArcelorMittal announced results for the three and six month periods ended 30 June 2014.

Severstal Commissions New Long Product Mini-Mill in the Saratov Region

01 August 2014 - On 28 July 2014, OAO Severstal held the official presentation of the Balakovo Long Product Mill project in the Saratov Region of Russia.

Gerdau Sees Continued Demand Growth in North America

01 August 2014 - Gerdau's net revenue reached R$10.4 billion (US$4.6 billion) in the second quarter of 2014, an increase of 5.7% over the same period last year. This expansion was due especially to the continued growth in demand for steel in North America, which is one of Gerdau's main markets.

Severstal NA's Results a 'Testament to Transformation' Taking Place at Company

01 August 2014 - Severstal North America (SNA), a leading steel producer in the United States and a subsidiary of Severstal, reported another strong financial performance in the second quarter of 2014.

OMK Opens Second Engineering and Technology Center

01 August 2014 - Russia’s United Metallurgical Company (OMK) has opened its own engineering and technology center (ETC) in Ufa.

TimkenSteel's Sales Growth Driven by Energy, Industrial Market Sectors

31 July 2014 - TimkenSteel Corp., a leader in customized alloy steel products and services, reported second-quarter net income of US$28.6 million on US$442.2 million of net sales, compared to net income of US$25.3 million on net sales of US$354.1 million in the second quarter of 2013.

Edwards’ Degassing System Brings Environmental, Economic Benefits to Italian Steel Manufacturer

31 July 2014 - Edwards has installed a modular steel degassing system in a large steel producer in Italy, replacing an existing steam ejector system which had high running costs and energy usage.

Metinvest Reduces Operations at Some Facilities Due to Situation in Ukraine

31 July 2014 - Due to continuing military action, freight transportation via Donetsk Railways in Avdiivka-Yasynuvata (Donetsk oblast) has been interrupted and partially blocked, compromising the supply of raw materials to Metinvest’s Ilyich Iron & Steel Works of Mariupol and Azovstal.

Modernization of Blast Furnace 2 at ThyssenKrupp Duisburg-Schwelgern Making Good Progress

31 July 2014 - The modernization of blast furnace 2 in Duisburg-Schwelgern is proceeding according to schedule.

U. S. Steel Posts US$18 Million Net Loss in Second Quarter

30 July 2014 - U. S. Steel said the impacts of the extraordinary weather conditions and operational issues that began in the first quarter resulted in continuing operating inefficiencies; higher repairs and maintenance costs; and logistical issues that temporarily limited its production capabilities during the second quarter.

Sheri H. Edison Named to AK Steel's Board of Directors

30 July 2014 - Sheri H. Edison has been elected to AK Steel’s Board of Directors, effective 1 August 2014.

Carpenter Reports Improving Quarterly Results

30 July 2014 - Carpenter Technology Corporation announced financial results for the quarter ended 30 June 2014.

AK Steel Reports Improved Second Quarter Results

29 July 2014 - AK Steel reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2014.

SMS Meer to Supply Cooling Bed for Bar Mill Modernization at Deutsche Edelstahlwerke

29 July 2014 - Deutsche Edelstahlwerke has ordered a new rake-type cooling bed from SMS Meer for its Siegen works in Germany as part of the modernization of its bar mill.

ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe Investing €90 Million to Modernize Continuous Caster in Duisburg-Beeckerwerth

29 July 2014 - The current reline of blast furnace 2 in Duisburg-Schwelgern is being used as an opportunity to modernize a further key facility of ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe: Work has started on revamping one of the continuous casters in Duisburg-Beeckerwerth.

voestalpine Stahl to Equip Linz Works with 28 Warehouse Management Systems

28 July 2014 - voestalpine Stahl GmbH has awarded 3tn the order to supply 28 TWMS/metals warehouse management systems for its Linz works.

Metinvest’s Avdiivka Coke Restores Production Capacity

28 July 2014 - Metinvest Group's Avdiivka Coke in Ukraine continues to restore areas that were damaged during an artillery attack on the night of 21–22 July.

SunCoke Energy Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2014 Results

28 July 2014 - SunCoke Energy Inc. reported second quarter 2014 net loss attributable to shareholders of US$49.2 million, or US$0.71 per diluted share.

New Electrical Power Unit Helps ArcelorMittal Bottrop Coke Plant Cut Energy Use

28 July 2014 - ArcelorMittal Bottrop in Germany has invested in a cutting-edge electrical power unit which not only produces electricity but also doubles up as a pressure reducing station.