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ArcelorMittal Announces New Production Cuts
29 May 2019 - The world’s largest steelmaker on Wednesday announced new production curtailments in Europe, citing weak demand and competition from imports.
Early Interest in British Steel Buoys Hopes
28 May 2019 - Potential buyers are kicking the tires on British Steel, giving some hope that the U.K. long products maker might be saved.
Italian Long Products Maker Reveals Plans for New Rolling Mill
28 May 2019 - Nucor Corp.’s Italian joint venture, Duferdofin-Nucor, will build an EUR150 million rolling mill in the province of Brescia, the company has announced.
Danieli Lands U.S. Rail Mill Contract
28 May 2019 - Danieli has been chosen to build EVRAZ North America’s planned rail rolling mill for its Pueblo, Colo., facility.
AHMSA Signs Acceptance Certificate on New Vacuum Degasser
23 May 2019 - Primetals Technologies has received the final acceptance certificate on a twin RH vacuum degasser it built for Altos Hornos de Mexico S.A.B. de C.V., the company has announced.
voestalpine Metallurgy R&D Center to Focus on High-Performance Steels
23 May 2019 - voestalpine has opened an EUR18 million metallurgy research center that is focused on high-performance steels that are used in specialty rails, quality wire rod and extremely durable oil country tubular goods.
Paul Wurth Bags Order for Two Blast Furnaces
23 May 2019 - SMS group’s Paul Wurth subsidiary has won contracts to build replacement blast furnaces for Turkey’s Erdemir Group, the company said in an announcement.
British Steel Collapses Amid Brexit Uncertainty
22 May 2019 - The U.K.’s second-largest steel producer has been thrust into liquidation after it failed to secure a government lifeline.
Nucor Contracts Danieli for Water Treatment Systems
22 May 2019 - Nucor Corp. has selected Danieli to provide the water treatment plants for its new micro-mills in Sedalia, Mo., and Frostproof, Fla., according to the equipment supplier.
Lifting Steel Tariffs Necessitates Continued Vigilance, SMA Says
20 May 2019 - The Steel Manufacturers Association hopes that the removal of the Section 232 tariffs on Canadian and Mexican steel will clear the way for a new North American free trade agreement, but said that close monitoring of steel imports is still needed.
Nucor Bar Mill to Upgrade Process Capability
20 May 2019 - Nucor Corp. on Monday revealed plans to equip its Darlington, S.C., bar and rod mill with a vacuum degassing system, allowing it to meet even higher quality specifications.
Three Steel Manufacturers Win GM Supplier Honors
20 May 2019 - AK Steel Corp., Nucor Corp. and China’s Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. have earned a high mark from one of their automotive customers.
ArcelorMittal Allocates US$162 Million for Burns Harbor Improvements
15 May 2019 - ArcelorMittal will invest US$162 million in its integrated Burns Harbor facility in Indiana, reports The Times newspaper of northwest Indiana.
U.S. Nears Resolution to 232 Tariff Dispute With Canada, Mexico
15 May 2019 - U.S. negotiators are coming close to an agreement with Mexico and Canada on the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs, according to reports.
Report: U.S. Officials Might Be Close to Canada Deal on Section 232 Tariffs
14 May 2019 - American and Canadian officials could be closing in on an agreement that would lift the Section 232 tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, according to Politico.
Fives Wins Contract for Polish Reheat Furnace Rebuild
14 May 2019 - Polish steel producer Cognor S.A. has contracted Fives to overhaul a reheat furnace at its steel plant in Krakow, according to an announcement from the supplier.
Primetals Technologies Undertakes Caster Overhaul
14 May 2019 - China’s Angang Iron & Steel Group Co. has contracted Primetals Technologies to rebuild the No. 1 slab caster at its Anshan plant in the Liaoning province.
Vale to Increase Dry Processing Capabilities
14 May 2019 - Brazilian iron ore miner Vale said it will invest the equivalent of US$2.5 billion over the next five years to expand its use of “dry” ore processing.
SMS group Moves Toward Completion of SDI Columbus Upgrades
13 May 2019 - SMS group said it expects to begin commissioning several upgrades it is making to a Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) sheet mill this summer.
Liberty Steel Names New U.S. Plant Managers
13 May 2019 - A Liberty Steel USA manager is taking a new role as the head of the company’s wire rod plant in Illinois, the company has announced.
