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Producers
The latest news on the companies producing steel or raw materials used in the iron- and steelmaking process.
Latest News
ArcelorMittal Piracicaba Develops Sustainable Brick in Brazil
02 September 2009 - ArcelorMittal Piracicaba, in partnership with the University of the State of São Paulo - São Carlos unit, develops a new technology to produce more environmentally friendly construction bricks.
AK Steel to Increase Carbon Steel Prices
02 September 2009 - AK Steel says it will increase spot market prices for carbon steel products by $40 to $60 per ton.
NLMK Completes Water-Supply System Upgrades
01 September 2009 - A large-scale refurbishment of the process water supply system and the introduction of a new circuit have enabled Novolipetsk Steel to discontinue the discharge of industrial effluents into the Voronezh River, while decreasing consumption of river water by three times.
Gerdau Ameristeel Reaches Idling Agreement with USW
31 August 2009 - Gerdau Ameristeel has reached agreement with the United Steel Workers regarding the suspension of production at its Sand Springs, Okla., steel mill. Production will wind down over the next several weeks.
Severstal Dearborn Receives Award for Construction of C Blast Furnace
24 August 2009 - Severstal Dearborn and its team of contractors receive the Engineering Society of Detroit’s annual Construction and Design Award for the construction of its C Blast Furnace.
ThyssenKrupp Steel Publishes Second Sustainability Report
21 August 2009 - ThyssenKrupp Steel’s recently published its second Sustainability Report is available for viewing on the company’s website.
Serviacero Worthington Opens New Facility in Northern Mexico
20 August 2009 - Worthington Industries joint venture, Serviacero Worthington, completes phase one of its greenfield steel processing facility, located in Mexico’s Monterrey region.
Nucor Berkeley to Challenge Resurrected Class Action Lawsuit
19 August 2009 - Nucor Berkeley is facing the reversal of a class action discrimination lawsuit involving seven former employees that had been denied for class certification in 2007.
Worthington Subsidiary Announces New Drywall Framing System
18 August 2009 - Dietrich Metal Framing and ClarkWestern Building Systems announce their new ProSTUD Drywall Framing System, a new generation of drywall framing technology co-developed to meet the needs of today’s steel framing applications.
ALJ Announces 3rd Quarter Earnings
17 August 2009 - ALJ, the parent company of Kentucky Electric, reports a net loss of $934,192 on net sales of $19.381 million for the third quarter, and a net loss of $1.065 million on net sales of $85.779 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2009.
Dietrich Facilities Receive Key Third-Party Code Compliance Certification
14 August 2009 - Dietrich Metal Framing’s 12 steel framing manufacturing facilities have obtained code compliance certification from the Steel Stud Manufacturers Association, making it the first national manufacturer to receive certification for all of its facilities.
Cliffs Releases First Sustainable Development Report
12 August 2009 - Cliffs Natural Resources publishes its first Sustainable Development Report, providing an overview of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the company’s operations.
California Steel Reports 2nd Quarter 2009 Results
12 August 2009 - California Steel Industries reports a net loss of $2.8 million on sales of $104.2 million for the second quarter, and a net loss of $18.2 million on net sales of $251.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009.
U. S. Steel Worldwide Marketing VP to Retire
10 August 2009 - United States Steel announces the retirement of Vice President-Worldwide Marketing Richard M. Efkeman effective Aug. 31, 2009, after 38 years of service with the company.
ThyssenKrupp Nirosta Invests in Eco-Friendly Converter Upgrade
10 August 2009 - ThyssenKrupp Nirosta completely modernizes its converter facilities in Krefeld to result in lower pollution in the area around the plant.
Gerdau Ameristeel Reports 2009 2nd Quarter Results
10 August 2009 - Gerdau Ameristeel reports a net loss of $57.6 million on net sales of $1.0 billion for the second quarter, and a net loss of $90.3 million on net sales of $2.1 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2009.
Schnitzer Steel Gains Momentum in Clunkers Recycling Program
05 August 2009 - Schnitzer Steel Industries reports that its Clunkers Recycling Dealer Program has gained positive response from new car dealerships receiving trade-ins through the federal government’s recently implemented Car Allowance Rebate System.
AK Steel to Increase Stainless Steel Prices
05 August 2009 - AK Steel will increase base prices for all 200-, 300- and 400-series flat rolled stainless steel products by 6 to 9%, depending on the grade and product form.
AK Steel Announces September 2009 Surcharges
04 August 2009 - AK Steel will add a $170 per ton surcharge to invoices for electrical steel products shipped in September 2009.
Linde Earns Responsible Care Certification for Texas Plant
03 August 2009 - Linde North America receives certification of its Terrell, Texas, air separation plant under the American Chemistry Council’s comprehensive Responsible Care program.
