Steel News

Harrison Selected to Head Communications for AISI, Gravatt Moving to Mining Sector

14 December 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) announced the appointment of Lisa Harrison, as senior vice president, communications, of AISI. Harrison succeeds Nancy Gravatt, who has been appointed senior vice president, communications, for the National Mining Association.

Canadian Agency Finds Threat of Injury from Standard Pipe Imports

14 December 2012 - The Canadian International Trade Tribunal found that the dumping and subsidization of standard pipe imports from a host of countries was threatening to cause injury to the domestic injury. As a result, import duties will be applied.

TMS International Elects New Executive VP and General Counsel

13 December 2012 - TMS International Corp., the parent company of Tube City IMS Corporation, announced that its Board of Directors has elected Leon Z. Heller as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary effective 1 January 2013.

ArcelorMittal USA CEO Sees Slow Growth for Steel Industry

13 December 2012 - Manufacturing, including steel and related industries, have led the U.S. out of the recession, but it will take consumers, the housing industry, employers and federal lawmakers to keep the country on the road to recovery, Mike Rippey, president and CEO of ArcelorMittal USA told Chicago-area business leaders recently, according to the Post-Tribune.

Fitch: Modest Margin Improvement for U.S. Steel Producers in Slow-Growth Environment

12 December 2012 - In its steel outlook published today, '2013 Outlook: U.S. Steel Producers,' Fitch Ratings highlights end-use trends, industry characteristics and producer profiles. Fitch expects further credit and operating improvements for U.S. steel producers in 2013 although downside risks from global overcapacity remains.

Kennametal Graduates Inaugural Class of "Young Engineers"; Expands Program to Develop Future Workforce

12 December 2012 - Kennametal Inc. announced the graduation of 26 Solon High School students from the inaugural class of its Kennametal Foundation "Young Engineers Program" in Ohio.

NanoSteel Names Craig Parsons President of Automotive

12 December 2012 - The NanoSteel® Company, a leader in nano-structured steel materials design, today announced that Craig Parsons has joined the company as president of the automotive business.

SunCoke Energy Provides 2013 Outlook and Hosts Its First Investor Day

11 December 2012 - SunCoke Energy, Inc. provided its 2013 business outlook, expecting to maintain positive momentum in its cokemaking business, but still expecting lower results in 2013.

Harsco Promotes Robert Yocum to Vice President and Treasurer

11 December 2012 - Global industrial company Harsco Corporation announced the promotion of Robert G. Yocum to vice president and treasurer, where he will be responsible for the company's liquidity management, capital market activities, global treasury operations, and bank and rating agency relationships.

Severstal North America Announces New Appointments

11 December 2012 - Severstal North America has appointed a new chief strategy and procurement officer, as well as a new plant manager for Double Eagle Steel Coating Co., effective 15 December.

The David J. Joseph Company Announces Organizational Changes

10 December 2012 - The David J. Joseph Company (DJJ) announced that effective 1 January 2013, Craig A. Feldman will become president of DJJ with direct responsibility for all businesses and activities across the Joseph Family of Companies.

CAN-ENG Furnaces International Ships Bright Tube Annealing Furnace for JMC Steel Group

10 December 2012 - CAN-ENG Furnaces International Limited is pleased to announce the shipment of a bright tube annealing furnace for the JMC Steel Group. The 25,000 lbs/hr line will be installed in Wheatland, Pa., as part of JMC Steel's Wheatland Tube Division expansion.

ThyssenKrupp Stainless USA Fires Up Melt Shop; Calvert Site Now Fully Operational

10 December 2012 - The official startup of ThyssenKrupp Stainless USA's melt shop occurred today on the second anniversary of the Calvert, Ala., production site’s official grand opening in December 2010, fulfilling the site’s capabilities as a fully integrated stainless steel manufacturing facility.

AK Steel Announces Price Increase for Carbon Steel Products

07 December 2012 - AK Steel said today that it will increase current spot market base prices for all carbon flat-rolled steel products by $30 per ton, effective immediately with new orders.

AWMI Announces 2011 Member of the Year

07 December 2012 - The Association of Women in the Metal Industries (AWMI) named Donna Peters of ArcelorMittal USA as its Member of the Year at the AWMI Annual Conference in Denver, Colo., 15-17 November 2012.

Canada Initiates Expiry Review of Duties on Carbon Steel Welded Pipe from China

07 December 2012 - The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has initiated an expiry review of its finding made on 20 August 2008 concerning the dumping and subsidizing of certain carbon steel welded pipe from China.

Uncertainty Reigns but Hope Remains in North American Steel Markets

06 December 2012 - Uncertainty, a slow recovery, and hope from the energy and automotive markets were the unofficial themes of CRU’s 6th North American Steel Conference held in Chicago, Ill., on 29–30 October 2012.

Herr-Voss Stamco Receives Order for New Strand Extensioner® Slitting Line

06 December 2012 - Herr-Voss Stamco recently received an order for a new state-of-the-art slitting line.

Commercial Metals Company Names Joseph Alvarado Chairman

06 December 2012 - Commercial Metals Company announced that Mr. Joseph Alvarado, its CEO and president, will also become the chairman of the board, effective 1 January 2013.

AISI: November U.S. Import Permits Up 0.7% from October; Import Share Remains at 24%

06 December 2012 - Based on the Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that steel import permit applications for the month of November totaled 2,557,000 tons.