Steel News

U. S. Steel Board Announces New Projects in Pennsylvania, Indiana

25 September 2025 - The board of directors for United States Steel Corporation, in partnership with Nippon Steel, announced they have approved capital investment plans including a new slag recycler at its Edgar Thomson Plant in Braddock, Pa., USA, and improvement of the Gary Works hot strip mill in Gary, Ind., USA.

Red Dot Products Taps Red Bud for Light-Gauge Slitting Line

24 September 2025 - Metal building products supplier Red Dot Products has ordered a Red Bud Industries light-gauge slitting line for its Ephrata, Pa., USA, location.

SSAB to Supply GE Vernova’s Wind Towers With IEA Standard Green Steel

24 September 2025 - SSAB ZeroTM steel produced with hydrogen-reduced iron from HYBRIT® technology has met the International Energy Agency (IEA) near-zero steel and First Movers Coalition (FMC) thresholds and will be used in GE Vernova’s onshore wind towers.

NSA Honors TMS International With 42 Safety Awards

23 September 2025 - TMS International received 42 safety awards from the National Slag Association (NSA) for its sites in the U.S. and Canada.

Trump Uses ‘Golden Share’ to Halt U. S. Steel Granite City Shutdown

22 September 2025 - U.S. president Donald Trump used his ‘golden share’ rights to stop United States Steel Corporation from idling operations at its Granite City Works plant, the Wall Street Journal reported.

The Systems Group Names Kyle Morgan Its New President

22 September 2025 - The Systems Group announced it has promoted Kyle Morgan as its new president.

Red Bud Debuts Coil Debanding Robot

22 September 2025 - Red Bud Industries is now offering a fully automatic coil debanding robot, as revealed at Fabtech 2025.

Endurance Technologies Considers Las Cruces for First U.S. Facility

18 September 2025 - Canadian steel company Endurance Technologies announced Las Cruces, N.M., USA, is the leading candidate for the location of its first facility in the U.S.

JD Fields HDM Spiralweld Mill to Open Pipe Pile Fabrication Center

17 September 2025 - Steel piling company JD Fields HDM Spiralweld Mill LLC, a partnership between JD Fields & Co. and Turkish manufacturer HDM Steel Pipe, will open a new pile fabrication center at Tradepoint Atlantic in Baltimore County, Md., USA, Maryland governor Wes Moore announced.

Primetals Technologies Opens Gulf Coast Service Hub

12 September 2025 - Primetals Technologies USA announced it has launched its first regional hub dedicated to supporting Gulf Coast steel producers with localized electrical and automation equipment services.

U. S. Steel to Stop Steel Production at Granite City Works in Illinois

11 September 2025 - United States Steel Corporation will stop processing steel slabs at the Granite City Works plant in Illinois in November but won’t lay off any workers or reduce their pay, reported the Associated Press News.

Primetals Technologies and Nakata Upgrade Cutoff Saw for U.S. Tubular Products Supplier

11 September 2025 - Primetals Technologies and Nakata Mfg. have successfully upgraded the automation and drives system for a 12-inch Nakata flying cutoff machine at a tubular products supplier in the southeastern U.S.

Outokumpu, Boston Metal to Enhance Metals Production

09 September 2025 - Outokumpu and Boston Metal have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance production of carbon-free metals for industries such as defense and aerospace.

U. S. Steel Clairton Coke Plant Places Batteries on Hot Idle, Continues Investigation

05 September 2025 - United States Steel Corporation announced it has successfully placed both batteries involved in the Clairton coke plant accident last month on hot idle and is in the process of inspecting them.

U.S. Commerce Department Sets Duties on Corrosion-Resistant Steel Imports

27 August 2025 - The U.S. Commerce Department has issued final determinations in a trade case involving corrosion-resistant steels from 10 countries, setting anti-dumping duties ranging from nearly 6% to 191.3%.

U. S. Steel to Assess Batteries Involved in Clairton Coke Plant Accident

27 August 2025 - United States Steel Corporation announced it plans to remove the coke from both batteries involved in the Clairton coke plant accident and inspect them starting today.

Vinton Steel Selects Tenova for Walking Hearth Furnace

27 August 2025 - Vinton Steel, owned by Kyoei Steel Group, has chosen to sign a contract with Tenova for a state-of-the-art walking hearth reheating furnace at its facility in El Paso County, Texas, USA.

Hyundai Motor Group to Increase U.S. Investment to US$26 Billion

26 August 2025 - Hyundai Motor Group announced it is increasing its investment in the U.S. market by US$5 billion, to a total of US$26 billion, dedicated to advancing initiatives in automotive, steel and robotics.

Loftis Steel & Aluminum to Launch New Operation in North Alabama

26 August 2025 - Family-owned steel fabrication company Loftis Steel & Aluminum will invest US$6.5 million in building a high-tech operation in Decatur, Ala.

Bila Solar, Origami Solar Team Up to Launch Steel-Framed Module Series

25 August 2025 - U.S. solar panel manufacturer Bila Solar has partnered with Origami Solar to offer U.S.-made steel frames as an option for its 550 W dual-glass module series.