Steel News

Nucor Names New Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Executive Vice President

20 February 2026 - Nucor Corp. announced it has promoted John L. “Jack” Sullivan to chief financial officer, treasurer and executive vice president effective 1 March 2026, succeeding Steve Laxton.

Senator McCormick, Dura-Bond Celebrate Increased Revenue, More Jobs in Pennsylvania

18 February 2026 - Dura-Bond Pipe, during a visit by U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick at its Steelton, Pa., facility, announced it has signed a multiyear contract with TC Energy to supply US$300 million in large-diameter line pipe, creating more than 250 new jobs in Pennsylvania.

Voith Turbo Announces New Vice President of Sales for Industry Division in North America

18 February 2026 - Voith Turbo announced it has named Michal Kalita, based at the company’s Houston, Texas, location, as its new vice president of sales for the industry division in North America.

UMECC Switches to Operator-Led Ownership, Strengthens U.S. Operations

17 February 2026 - U.S.-based supplier to the steel, energy and heavy industrial markets UMECC announced it has transitioned to operator-led ownership, named industrial operator Adam Salmen its chief executive officer and is strengthening its operations in North America.

Steel Manufacturers Association: Eight Officers Elected Including AIST Past President

03 February 2026 - The Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) announced its board of directors has elected eight officers to the 2026–2028 executive committee, including Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI)’s Barry Schneider as its chair.

SSAB Americas Appoints New Leadership

16 December 2025 - SSAB Americas announced Tom Cox will succeed Chuck Schmitt as its head and become a member of the SSAB Group executive committee, effective 1 February 2026.

Zekelman Industries Rolls Out New Procurement Leadership

11 December 2025 - Zekelman Industries announced it has promoted Brian Churlik to vice president of procurement, succeeding Mike Mechley.

Nucor Announces Change in Leadership

04 December 2025 - Nucor Corp. announced Stephen D. Laxton has been promoted to serve as president and chief operating officer (COO), succeeding David A. Sumoski, effective 1 January 2026.

Metso Appoints Chief People Officer

11 November 2025 - Metso Corp. announced it has appointed Teija Saari as its chief people officer and a member of the Metso leadership team, effective 1 March 2026.

SDI Taps OmniSource VP to Lead Scrap Unit

11 November 2025 - Steel Dynamics Inc. has promoted Matt Bell to president of OmniSource, the steelmaker’s metals recycling platform, the company has announced.

BlueScope Steel Names New CEO

11 November 2025 - BlueScope Steel is promoting the lead executive of its Australian steel products business, naming Tania Archibald to succeed to Mark Vassella as managing director and chief executive officer (CEO).

thyssenkrupp Steel Appoints New Leadership Team

31 October 2025 - thyssenkrupp Steel has named a new chief executive officer (CEO) after Dennis Grimm, who has led the business since 2024, decided to step down.

Algoma Steel Announces Leadership Transition

30 October 2025 - Algoma Steel has tapped its chief financial officer (CFO) to lead the company, as chief executive officer (CEO) Michael Garcia is stepping down at the end of this year.

Plibrico Co. Appoints New President and CEO

22 October 2025 - The Plibrico Co. has announced the appointment of John Paul Surdo as its new president and chief executive officer.

The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society Announces Changes in Executive Leadership

10 October 2025 - The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) board of directors announced it has appointed Trudi Dunlap as its executive director and chief executive officer, effective 1 April 2026.

Outokumpu Announces Changes in Leadership Team

06 October 2025 - Outokumpu announced it has appointed Johann Steiner as president of business area Americas as of 6 October.

Esmark Appoints New CEO of Esmark Steel Group, Esmark International

03 October 2025 - Esmark Steel Group, a subsidiary of Esmark, Inc., announced it has appointed Jack Biegalski as chief executive officer, effective 1 October. Biegalski succeeds Roberto Alvarez in the position; Alvarez has been named chief executive officer of Esmark International.