Steel News

AK Steel Names Vice President, Human Resources

14 March 2013 - AK Steel announced that Stephanie S. Bisselberg has been named vice president, human resources, effective 1 April 2013. She succeeds Lawrence F. Zizzo, who is retiring on 31 March 2013 following a 35 year career in the steel industry.

Timken Further Diversifies Portfolio with Acquisition of Interlube Systems Ltd.

13 March 2013 - The Timken Company announced its acquisition of Interlube Systems Ltd., which makes and markets automated lubrication delivery systems and related components to end market sectors including commercial vehicles, construction, mining, and heavy and general industries.

Mechel Announces Management Changes

13 March 2013 - Mechel OAO, one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, announced a new executive appointment. Andrey Kocherov, 39, has been appointed Mechel OAO's vice president for public and investor relations.

ANDRITZ to Supply Laser Welding Systems for Chinese Auto and Steel Producers

13 March 2013 - ANDRITZ Soutec has booked two important orders from China: BAIC Motor in Peking and PCMI Metal Product in Chongqing have each ordered a laser welding system for tailored blanks (sheet-metal parts for car bodies).

Tata Steel Invests in Workforce of Tomorrow

13 March 2013 - Tata Steel has launched a search to find 122 bright, talented and passionate people to join its apprenticeship schemes across Britain.

Voestalpine Constructing Direct Reduction Plant in Texas

13 March 2013 - The decision on the location of the voestalpine Group’s direct reduction plant in North America has been made. The plant will be constructed on the La Quinta Trade Gateway in San Patricio County, just outside the city of Corpus Christi, Texas, USA.

Reuters: POSCO Cuts Back on Iran Steel Business

12 March 2013 - South Korean steelmaker POSCO, minority-owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, has cut ties with government entities and sensitive industries in Iran such as energy and continues to trade with private firms, Reuters reports a letter as saying.

BlueScope Steel Appoints New Non-Executive Director

12 March 2013 - BlueScope Steel chairman Mr. Graham Kraehe announced the appointment of Mr. Ewen Crouch AM as a non-executive director, effective immediately.

ArcelorMittal Jumbo Beams Set to Make Record-Breaking Journey to Germany

11 March 2013 - Tonight, 14 jumbo steel beams made by ArcelorMittal in Luxembourg will begin a unique journey to Dresden that could result in a Guinness World Record for steel.

General Steel Constructs Additional Advanced-Rebar-Rolling Production Line

11 March 2013 - General Steel Holdings' Longmen Joint Venture has begun construction of an additional continuous advanced-rebar-rolling production line in China.

Sandvik Breaks Ground on New R&D Center in Zhenjiang, China

11 March 2013 - Sandvik is investing in a new high-tech research & development center adjacent to its manufacturing facilities in Zhenjiang — an important milestone in the company’s continuing development in China.

SMS Concast to Supply New Combi-Caster to BMM Ispat

08 March 2013 - BMM Ispat from Hospet, Karnataka Province, India, has ordered a combined-caster from SMS Concast of Switzerland.

ArcelorMittal Steel Being Used in Underground Pipe Project in Argentina

08 March 2013 - ArcelorMittal's steel is being used in a major new underground pipes project that is helping to prevent flooding in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Republic Steel Orders EAF and Process Equipment from SMS Concast

07 March 2013 - SMS Concast of Switzerland received an order to deliver a 150-ton electric arc furnace and process equipment to Republic Steel's plant in Lorain, Ohio.

Mechel Announces Management Changes at Mechel Bluestone

07 March 2013 - In March 2013, Stephen Douglas Williams was appointed Mechel Bluestone's chief executive officer, replacing Tom Lusk.

OMK Opens New U.S. Pipe Plant

07 March 2013 - On 26 February 2013, Russia's United Metallurgical Co. (OMK) held a grand opening ceremony for its new 200,000 tonnes per year, US$98 million OMK Tube plant in Houston, Texas.

Construction Projects at Gerdau Special Steel Mill in Monroe, Mich., Making Progress

06 March 2013 - Gerdau’s $155.6 million capital improvement projects at its special steel mill in Monroe, Mich., are making progress. The company completed construction of a new continuous caster in October 2012 and plans to begin construction of a new vacuum degasser this spring.