Steel News

Severstal Dearborn Experiences Power Outage and Pipe Explosion

05 November 2012 - Severstal North America's Dearborn, Mich., facility experienced a power outage on 1 November 2012 and an explosion in its cold air pipe connected to the blast furnace stoves on 2 November 2012.

Wheatland Tube Hires New General Manager for Fence and Galvanized Mechanical Products

02 November 2012 - Wheatland Tube Co., a division of JMC Steel Group, announced that David Devine has joined the company as the general manager for fence and galvanized mechanical products.

SMDI’s Bar Machinability Committee Expanding Steel Research and Industry Collaboration

01 November 2012 - The Steel Market Development Institute's (SMDI) Bar Application Group Machinability Sub-committee is currently gathering industry input to identify critical areas for new research and testing to further foster the use of steel in ground vehicles.

AISTech 2013 Exposition Floor Expanded

31 October 2012 - Due to increased demand, organizers of AISTech 2013 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition have expanded the exposition floor to accommodate the growing number of exhibitors for the May 2013 show in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Russel Metals Releases Third Quarter Earnings Results

31 October 2012 - Russel Metals Inc. announced third quarter 2012 earnings of $23 million on revenues of $713 million, noting competitive pricing pressures and lower margins despite higher volume line pipe orders.

TMS International Corp. Appoints New President and CEO

30 October 2012 - TMS International Corp., the parent company of Tube City IMS Corporation, a leading provider of outsourced industrial services to steel mills globally, announced that its Board of Directors has elected Raymond Kalouche to the offices of President and CEO and also to its Board of Directors, effective 1 January 2013.

U.S. Steel Reports Profitable Third Quarter

30 October 2012 - The United States Steel Corporation reported positive third quarter earnings as its tubular segment posted solid results despite declining rig activity, pricing pressure and elevated import levels; its flat-rolled and European segments were also profitable but continue to be challenged by difficult economic conditions.

Mark Essig to Lead Shale-Inland Fabrication & Distribution Services

30 October 2012 - Shale-Inland announced the appointment of industry veteran Mark G. Essig to the position of President – Fabrication & Distribution Services (F&DS). 

Essar Steel Algoma Announces CEO Resignation

30 October 2012 - Essar Steel Algoma Inc. announced that CEO James Hrusovsky has tendered his notice of resignation to be effective 1 November 2012. He will also resign as a Director of the company.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco Pollution Belch Lasted Seven Minutes

29 October 2012 - The emissions that caused a black cloud of pollution to hang over ArcelorMittal Dofasco Sunday were cut off after seven minutes, according to the steelmaker, the Hamilton Spectator reported.

Grupo Simec Reports Lower Shipments, Pricing

29 October 2012 - Mexican long product prodcuer Grupo Simec announced its results of operations for the quarter and nine-month period ended 30 September 2012.

Germany’s Benteler Steel/Tube Selects Louisiana for $900M U.S. Expansion

29 October 2012 - Benteler Steel/Tube announced it will build a new hot rolling tube mill in Caddo, La., strengthening the company’s position in the North American oil country tubular goods (OCTG) market.

Ken-Mac Division of ThyssenKrupp Materials NA Purchases Cut-to-Length Line from Herr-Voss Stamco

26 October 2012 - Herr-Voss Stamco announced that they are providing a new state-of-the-art cut-to-length line for Ken Mac Metals Division of ThyssenKrupp Materials North America, Inc.. This new line will process material with a thickness range of .075" to .312" x 72" wide.

Russel Metals Announces Execution of Apex Distribution Agreement

26 October 2012 - Ontario-based Russel Metals has entered into an agreement to acquire Canadian oilfield supply company Apex Distribution. Apex will complement Russel's existing energy tubular products segment and provide a new channel of distribution into the Western Canadian market, the company says.

U.S. Steel Laying Off 40 Employees

26 October 2012 - U.S. Steel is laying off 40 hourly employees at its Lorain Tubular Operations in Ohio. Workers were informed yesterday afternoon and told the cuts were due to "business conditions," the Morning Journal reports.

Leveltek Announces Expansion of Laporte, Ind., Facility

26 October 2012 - Leveltek, a manufacturer of stretch leveling systems, is excited to announce a significant expansion at its Laporte, Ind., location.

Winterization Begins at RG Steel in Warren

26 October 2012 - Workers last week began the timely and expensive process of protecting infrastructure inside the former RG Steel Mill in Warren, Ohio, against damage from frozen pipes as winter approaches.

SunCoke Energy Reports Third Quarter 2012 Results

26 October 2012 - SunCoke Energy, Inc. reported third quarter 2012 results, noting its entire U.S. cokemakign fleet continued to deliver strong results, with its Middletown facility fueling a signficant portion of the increase.

Severstal NA Wins Gold Medal of AIST Reliability Achievement Award

26 October 2012 - Severstal North America, one of the largest U.S.-based flat-rolled steel producers, is pleased to announce that it was selected as the Gold Medal winner of the 2012 Association for Iron and Steel Technology (AIST) Reliability Achievement Award. The award, open to all North American iron and steel producers, recognizes an individual project that has had significant impact on operational reliability.

CHRG Metals Names New Operations Manager

26 October 2012 - CHRG Metals has announced the addition of Winston Sitarz as Operations Manager. He will be responsible for the continuous improvement and overall effectiveness of warehouse operations for the stainless and nickel alloy processor.