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Producers
The latest news on the companies producing steel or raw materials used in the iron- and steelmaking process.
Latest News
Steel Industry Reaches New Milestone in Energy Efficiency
15 January 2009 - AISI reports the U.S. steel industry has reduced its energy intensity per ton of steel shipped by approximately 33% since 1990, representing a new industry milestone in energy efficiency.
Timken Named to Forbes Platinum 400 List
14 January 2009 - Timken is named to this year’s Forbes Platinum 400, the magazine’s 11th compilation of the list and Timken’s fourth time to be included on it.
USW Members Ratify New Labor Agreement at AK Tube
13 January 2009 - Members of United Steelworkers of America Local 1915 ratify a new labor agreement with AK Tube LLC covering hourly production and maintenance workers at the company’s Walbridge, Ohio, facility.
Schnitzer Steel Reports 1st Quarter Results
12 January 2009 - Schnitzer Steel Industries reports a net loss of $34 million on revenues of $499 million for the fiscal 2009 first quarter ended November 30, 2008.
California Steel Announces Organizational Change
12 January 2009 - California Steel Industries announces the departure of its Vice President, Commercial.
AISI Elects AK Steel’s Wainscott as New Chairman
12 January 2009 - The American Iron and Steel Institute Board of Directors elects AK Steel Chairman, President and CEO James L. Wainscottto serve as Chairman of AISI following the resignation of Steel Dynamics from the Institute.
Severstal North America to Continue Temporary Workforce Reductions
09 January 2009 - Under pressure from declining customer orders and an ongoing commitment to minimize operating costs, Severstal North America says it will continue its temporary voluntary and involuntary layoff program.
Falling Orders Prompt Salaried Workforce Layoffs at AK Steel
09 January 2009 - AK Steel will implement a salaried workforce layoff plan that it said will likely affect salaried employees in all of the company’s plants and offices.
Russula to Provide Water Treatment Plant for Ahmsa Steckel Mill, Reheat Furnace
07 January 2009 - Russula will supply a complete new water treatment plant for Altos Hornos de Mexico’s Project Fenix Steckel Mill and reheat furnace.
AK Steel Announces February 2009 Surcharges
06 January 2009 - AK Steel will add a $165 per ton surcharge to invoices for electrical steel products shipped in February 2009.
U. S. Steel Tubular to Exit DOM Tubular Products Business
06 January 2009 - United States Steel subsidiary U. S. Steel Tubular Products announces plans to close the drawn-over-mandrel lines at its Texas Operations Division and exit the DOM tubular products business.
Ruukki Service Center Fire Not Expected to Result in Delivery Delays
06 January 2009 - Rautaruukki does not expect the recent fire at its Hyvinkää, Finland, steel service centre to cause any significant disruptions to deliveries.
Ruukki Service Center Fire Not Expected to Result in Delivery Delays
06 January 2009 - Rautaruukki does not expect the recent fire at its Hyvinkää, Finland, steel service centre to cause any significant disruptions to deliveries.
LJ Reports Results for Fiscal Year 2008
02 January 2009 - ALJ Regional Holdings, the parent company of Kentucky Electric Steel, posted a net loss of $3.208 million for the fourth quarter, and net income of $6.332 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008.
Ohio EPA, Tube City Settle Air Violations
31 December 2008 - The Ohio EPA reports Tube City IMS will pay $71,500 to settle violations of Ohio's air pollution laws related to slag handling and processing operations supporting AK Steel's Middletown Works.
Worthington Sells Share of Aegis Metal Framing Joint Venture
22 December 2008 - ABSTRACT: Worthington Industries subsidiary Dietrich Metal Framing signs agreement to sell its share of Aegis Metal Framing to its partner, MiTek Industries, for approximately $25 million.
Siemag to Supply Automatic Coil Transport System for Severstal NA
22 December 2008 - ABSTRACT: Siemag will supply an automatic coil transport system to Severstal North America for handling steel coils between a new galvanizing plant and a pallet conveyor system.
Worthington Reports 2nd Quarter Results
19 December 2008 - ABSTRACT: Worthington Industries reports a net loss of $159.5 million on net sales of $745.4 million for the second quarter, and a net loss of $90.8 million on net sales of $1658.6 million for the six-month period ended November 30, 2008.
Schnitzer Steel Updates 1st Quarter Expectations
18 December 2008 - ABSTRACT: Schnitzer Steel updates its expectations for fiscal first quarter financial and operating results based on market weakening across all of its product lines, lower sales volumes, and reduced sales prices.
Danieli to Upgrade Two Rebar Mills for Gerdau Ameristeel
15 December 2008 - ABSTRACT: Danieli will upgrade Gerdau Ameristeel’s Sayerville rebar mill with a new roughing mill, and the company’s St. Paul rebar mill with a new finishing end.
