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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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AK Steel, Allegheny Ludlum Announce July 2008 Surcharges
04 June 2008 - AK Steel and Allegheny Ludlum announce surcharges for electrical steel products shipped in July 2008.
New Management System Supports Gallatin Steel Service, Safety Initiatives
04 June 2008 - Hyland Software's OnBase enterprise content management system helps Gallatin Steel achieve a number-one ranking in the service category of the Jacobson Steel Customer Satisfaction Survey for the first quarter of 2008.
USW, ArcelorMittal Reach Global Agreement on Health and Safety Issues
04 June 2008 - The USW reaches a groundbreaking agreement with ArcelorMittal that will help to improve safety and health standards throughout the company.
Canadian Industry Supports National Vehicle Mercury Switch Recovery Program
03 June 2008 - Canada's steel and auto industries are supporting and funding a national program designed to remove mercury-containing switches that were used in vehicles for convenience lights and anti-lock braking systems from end-of-life scrapped vehicles.
Esmark Responds to OAO Severstal Offer
02 June 2008 - Esmark says it will have a recommendation from the Esmark Board by June 13 regarding OAO Severstal's unsolicited tender offer to acquire Esmark’s outstanding common shares for $17.00 per share.
Severstal Extends Tender Offer to Acquire Esmark
02 June 2008 - OAO Severstal commences its all-cash, $17.00 per share tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Esmark common stock; the offer has the full support of the United Steelworkers.
Nucor Closes Common Stock Offering
30 May 2008 - Nucor closes its public offering of 27,667,580 shares of common stock, including 2,667,580 shares issued after the underwriters exercised their over-allotment option.
Quebec Cartier Mining Changes Name to ArcelorMittal
30 May 2008 - Quebec Cartier Mining Co. is changing its name to ArcelorMittal Mines Canada, reflecting the official incorporation of Quebec Cartier into the ArcelorMittal Group.
U. S. Steel Announces Executive Appointments in Accounting, Finance
29 May 2008 - United States Steel announces the appointment of Larry G. Schultz as Senior Vice President & Controller, and Gregory A. Zovko as Vice President—Accounting.
U. S. Steel Announces Executive Appointments in Strategic Planning, Commercial Organizations
29 May 2008 - United States Steel announces the appointment of J. James Kutka Jr. to the position of Senior Vice President—Strategic Planning & Business Development, with Joseph R. Scherrbaum Jr. succeeding him as Vice President—Sales & Customer Service, North American flat-roll operations.
TKS Says EU Plans Threaten Competitiveness of German Steel Production
28 May 2008 - According to ThyssenKrupp, the EU’s plans for the CO2 emissions trading system are jeopardizing competitiveness of German steel production.
Esmark Division to Provide Steel Decking for new Pittsburgh Penguins Arena
27 May 2008 - Esmark’s Wheeling Corrugating division will supply the steel decking requirements to construct the Pittsburgh Penguins’ new state-of-the-art arena.
Massey Energy Says it will Continue to Challenge Verdict in Wheeling-Pitt Dispute
27 May 2008 - Massey Energy says it will continue to challenge a $220 million jury verdict rendered in 2007 for the contract dispute between Massey subsidiary Central West Virginia Energy Co. and Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp.
Court Denies Massey Energy’s Request for Appeal in Wheeling-Pittsburg Dispute
27 May 2008 - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals denies the request for appeal from Massey Energy and its Central West Virginia Energy subsidiary regarding the judgment entered against them in favor of Esmark’s subsidiary Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel and its coke plant joint venture and co-plaintiff Mountain State Carbon.
Nucor Prices Common Stock Offering
23 May 2008 - Nucor prices its public offering of 25 million shares of its common stock at $74.00 per share.
ArcelorMittal Completes Consent Solicitation
23 May 2008 - ArcelorMittal announces the successful completion of its consent solicitation for several proposed amendments by its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, ArcelorMittal Financial Services LLC.
USW Reiterates Support for Severstal’s Purchase of Esmark
22 May 2008 - The United Steelworkers reconfirms its strong support for OAO Severstal's proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of Esmark common stock.
Severstal Makes Competing Bid to Acquire Esmark
21 May 2008 - OAO Severstal makes a proposal to the Esmark Board of Directors to acquire all of the company’s outstanding shares of common stock for $17.00 per share in cash.
Air Products to Build New Air Separation Unit, Liquefier at Lake Erie Works
21 May 2008 - Air Products Canada signs a new long-term supply contract with U. S. Steel Canada for its Lake Erie Works that includes provision for construction of a new air separation unit with a high-efficiency liquefier facility.
AK Tube’s Walbridge Plant Honored for Safety Performance
21 May 2008 - AK Tube’s Walbridge, Ohio, plant is honored for its safety performance – including zero lost-time injuries in 2007 - with two awards from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, division of Safety and Hygiene.
