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The latest news on the companies producing steel or raw materials used in the iron- and steelmaking process.
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Gerdau Reports Growth in All Its Business Operations in 2013
25 February 2014 - In 2013, with shipments of 18.5 million metric tons, Gerdau’s consolidated net sales came to R$ 39.9 billion, increasing 5.0% in relation to 2012, with growth in all business operations.
NLMK Group Announces Changes to Logistics Management Team
25 February 2014 - NLMK Group announced changes to the management team responsible for external and internal logistics, as well as logistical infrastructure.
USW Members Ratify Labor Agreement for AK Steel’s Mansfield Works
24 February 2014 - AK Steel said that members of the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 169 have ratified a three-year labor agreement covering about 280 hourly production and maintenance employees at the company’s Mansfield (Ohio) Works.
Tata Steel Europe Strengthens R&D Program
24 February 2014 - Tata Steel is to boost its research and development program in the UK following an £8m Regional Growth Fund investment from the UK Government.
Hyundai Steel Brings Second Heavy-Plate Mill from SMS Siemag into Operation
24 February 2014 - Hyundai Steel has successfully put on stream a 4.3-meter heavy-plate mill supplied by SMS Siemag.
Outokumpu Sheffield Meltshop Obtains ASME Certification
24 February 2014 - The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) recently certified Outokumpu’s Sheffield meltshop quality program in accordance with the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
BlueScope Reports Improvement in First Half of Fiscal Year
24 February 2014 - BlueScope Steel reported a A$3.7 million net profit after tax for the first half of FY2014 — a A$27.5 million improvement in financial performance from the corresponding period last year.
Severstal Increased HDG Automotive Sheet Production 44% in 2013
21 February 2014 - In 2013 OAO Severstal achieved maximum volumes of shipments from its hot-dip galvanizing line.
Sutor Enters International Sales Agreements to Supply Coated Steel Sheets
21 February 2014 - A subsidiary of the Sutor Technology Group has entered into two international sales agency agreements targeting the Middle East and South American markets.
Timken to Increase SBQ Prices
21 February 2014 - The Timken Company announced it will increase base prices on special bar quality (SBQ) products 6.5-inches and below by US$30 per ton.
Siemens Puts Three Continuous Slab Casters into Operation for Tisco
20 February 2014 - In the last quarter of 2013, three continuous slab casters from Siemens Metals Technologies were put into operation at Chinese steel producer Taiyuan Iron and Steel Group Corp (Tisco).
ArcelorMittal Ostrava Invests in Environmental and Production Improvements
20 February 2014 - ArcelorMittal’s Ostrava facility in the Czech Republic has announced the latest in a series of investments designed to improve operations at the plant, from product quality to emissions and occupational safety.
Outokumpu Increases Share in Nuclear Project
20 February 2014 - Outokumpu confirmed its binding commitment to the Fennovoima nuclear project and announced that it will increase its share in Fennovoima to 12.5%.
Steel Dynamics Inc.'s Mark D. Millett to Address Attendees at AISTech 2014
19 February 2014 - Mark D. Millett, president and chief executive officer of Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI), will present a keynote address at the AIST President's Award Breakfast on Tuesday, 6 May at 8 a.m. in the Sagamore Ballroom at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Ind.
Lehigh Heavy Forge Invests in ArcelorMittal Steelton
19 February 2014 - Lehigh Heavy Forge Corp., with its parent company WHEMCO Inc., announced a US$11.5 million investment into ArcelorMittal Steelton.
SSAB Earns Supplier Recognition from John Deere
19 February 2014 - SSAB has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2013, was inducted into the Supplier Hall of Fame, and named Construction and Forestry Division Supplier of the Year in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program.
Tata Steel's Positive Momentum Continues Even in Seasonally Weak Period
19 February 2014 - Tata Steel Group declared its consolidated financial results for the nine months and third quarter ended 31 December 2013.
OMK Joins Russian Steel in Non-Commercial Partnership
19 February 2014 - United Metallurgical Company (CJSC OMK, Moscow) has joined Russian Steel, an association of iron and steel producers, in a Non-Commercial Partnership.
Cliffs Natural Resources Reviews 2013, Offers Outlook for 2014
18 February 2014 - In 2014, Cliffs expects accelerating economic growth in the United States to support domestic steel production and thus demand for steelmaking raw materials.
Nucor Announces Addition to Board of Directors
18 February 2014 - Nucor Corporation announced that Gregory J. Hayes has been elected to the board of directors effective immediately.