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The latest news on the companies producing steel or raw materials used in the iron- and steelmaking process.
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U. S. Steel Gets Approaches for Slovak Unit
12 November 2012 - Investors have expressed interest in U.S. Steel Corp’s Slovak unit because of its location, low labour costs and product portfolio, the unit said on Monday, according to a Reuters report.
SMS Siemag to Supply Hydraulic Oscillation System to Gallatin Steel
12 November 2012 - Gallatin Steel, based in Ghent, Ky., has awarded SMS Siemag LLC of Pittsburgh, Pa., a contract to design and supply a hydraulic oscillation system to replace the originally supplied electro-mechanical system.
AK Steel Announces Stainless Steel Price Increase
12 November 2012 - AK Steel said that it will increase base prices for all 200, 300 and 400 series flat rolled stainless steel products, effective with shipments on 30 December 2012.
Carpenter Powder Products and SB Specialty Metals Expand Supply and Marketing Agreement
12 November 2012 - Under an expanded agreement, SB Specialty Metals will purchase 100% of its requirements for PM tool and high speed steels from Carpenter Powder Products.
U. S. Steel Tubular Products Selects Recipient of 2012 Chief Roughneck Award
09 November 2012 - U. S. Steel Tubular Products, Inc., a subsidiary of United States Steel Corporation, announced that Charles D. Davidson, chairman and CEO of Noble Energy, is the recipient of its Chief Roughneck Award for 2012. The announcement was made today at the 83rd annual meeting of the Independent Petroleum Association of America.
Ternium Mexico Expanding and Modernizing Its Pelletizing Plant in Colima
09 November 2012 - Ternium is investing US$36 million to expand and modernize its Alzada pelletizing plant in Colima, Mexico.
Quad Infotech Completes First Phase of Interfacing with Gerdau Global SAP System
09 November 2012 - Quad Infotech has successfully completed the first phase of its implementation of the QMOS-SAP interface for four of Gerdau's North American plants.
Vacuum Degasser at Ural Steel Begins Industrial Production
09 November 2012 - A vacuum degasser began industrial production at the electric arc furnace shop of Russia's Ural Steel, a part of METALLOINVEST, on 2 November 2012.
U. S. Steel Announces Public Affairs Personnel Changes
08 November 2012 - United States Steel Corporation announced changes in the company’s Public Affairs Department.
Severstal Ranked Leading Russian Metals and Mining Business in Energy and Ecology Report
08 November 2012 - OAO Severstal has been ranked the most environmentally friendly Russian metals and mining company in a report by Interfax-ERA, an ecology and energy rating agency.
AISI Announces 2012 Institute Medal Winners
08 November 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) awarded authors from ArcelorMittal Global R&D and Honda R&D the 2012 Institute Medal for their winning paper, "Characterization of Edge Fracture in Various Types of Advanced High Strength Steel."
Wuhan Contract for Brazil Steel Mill Lapses
08 November 2012 - China’s Wuhan Iron & Steel Co no longer has a contract to build a 5-million-tonne-a-year steel mill at the Port of Açu northeast of Rio de Janeiro, LLX Logistica SA the port’s owner, told Reuters on Thursday.
Ilva to Temporarily Lay Off Up To 2,000 Workers
08 November 2012 - Italian steel producer Ilva announced that "due to the ongoing market crisis which started in the first quarter this year, in the next few days the company will start to implement temporary layoffs at the Taranto-based steel complex." Up to 2,000 workers will be affected by the decision and will be paid from redundancy funds, SteelOrbis reports.
voestalpine Reduces Profit Projection by €100 Million
07 November 2012 - Austrian steelmaker voestalpine cut its profit projection for the year by €100 million due to "ever growing economic uncertainty" and worsening conditions over the past several months.
Ternium Reports Lower Third Quarter Shipments in Latin America Offset by Higher Shipments in North America
07 November 2012 - Latin American steelmaker Ternium reported its third quarter financial results, noting it expects steel demand in the Americas to increase next year as market conditions gradually improve in North America and in Brazil.
Ternium Reports Lower Third Quarter Shipments in Latin America Offset by Higher Shipments in North America
07 November 2012 - Latin American steelmaker Ternium reported its third quarter financial results, noting it expects steel demand in the Americas to increase next year as market conditions gradually improve in North America and in Brazil.
Outokumpu Announces the European Commission Has Approved the Inoxum Transaction
07 November 2012 - The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Inoxum by Outokumpu. The transaction makes Outokumpu the new global leader in stainless steel and high performance alloys, the company says.
Tata Steel Expands Aerospace Activities in China
07 November 2012 - Tata Steel has expanded its aerospace operations in China by opening its second aerospace service center in the country; the new facility in Xi’an complements its existing operation in Suzhou, opened in 2009, and aims to serve the growing demand for aerospace materials in the region.
Severstal North America Appoints New VP of Human Resources
07 November 2012 - Severstal North America has appointed Ms. Olga G. Filatova Vice President, Human Resources, Severstal North America, effective 15 November 2012. Filatova replaces Mr. Melvin Baggett, who is retiring after 36 years of service with the company.
SSAB Dedicates New Q&T Line in Alabama
07 November 2012 - SSAB recently dedicated its newest queching line, a $300 million line in Axis, Ala., which will produce 220,000 tons per year of ultra high-strength steels.
