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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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Pipes from Khartsyzsk Pipe Used in Central Asia-China Gas Pipeline
30 December 2013 - Metinvest Group's Khartsyzsk Pipe (Donetsk Region, Ukraine) manufactured over 1 million tons of large diameter pipes for construction of the Central Asia-China gas pipeline.
EVRAZ Welcomes Northern Gateway Ruling
27 December 2013 - Diversified steel manufacturer EVRAZ North America welcomed the 19 December 2013 ruling by the Joint Review Panel, which brings the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Project a significant step closer to final approval.
Cliffs Natural Resources Reaches New Labor Agreement with USW in Quebec
27 December 2013 - Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. announced an agreement with the United Steelworkers (SW) union for a new six-year labor contract that will cover approximately 229 represented workers at Cliffs' Pointe Noire operation in Quebec.
Salzgitter AG Establishes New Group Management Board
27 December 2013 - As part of the "Salzgitter AG 2015" reorganization project the Salzgitter Group has established a new Group organization structure that takes effect as of 1 January 2014.
Mikhailovsky GOK Confirms Compliance of Management Systems with International Standards
27 December 2013 - Mikhailovsky GOK (part of Metalloinvest) confirmed compliance of its integrated management systems with international standards of quality, occupational health and safety, and environmental protection.
AK Steel Honors Women For Strength, Courage, Compassion And Leadership
26 December 2013 - In recognition of women who have overcome obstacles to make a positive difference in the lives of others, the AK Steel Foundation is underwriting the Steel Magnolia Awards — honoring four women who reside in the vicinity of AK Steel's corporate headquarters and plant operations.
POSCO Introduces Supplier Quality Certification
25 December 2013 - POSCO introduced the POSCO Supplier Quality Certification, POSQC, for the first time this year, and will award quality certification certificates to material providers and external partner companies that receive excellent results.
Metinvest Tests Welding Process with a New Steel Grade
25 December 2013 - Metinvest, in partnership with ESAB, a leading Ukrainian producer of welding materials and equipment, has developed a welding process for S460M grade steel (DSTU EN 10025-4:2007) and tested the process at a recognized research institution.
Metalloinvest Receives Diploma for Achievements in Healthcare
25 December 2013 - Metalloinvest presented its program for the measurement and management of workers’ health disorders at the 12th All-Russia Occupation and Health Congress in Moscow.
Nevs and Ruukki in Partnership on the New Saab
24 December 2013 - National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (Nevs), which has resumed the manufacture of Saab cars in Trollhättan, Sweden, has initiated a partnership with Ruukki.
Sandvik Implements Initial Phase of Supply Chain Optimization
24 December 2013 - As communicated in September, the Sandvik Group’s supply chain is to be optimized, reducing the number of production units from the current 150 to 125 over the next three to four years.
ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe Completes Modernization Work in Duisburg-Bruckhausen
23 December 2013 - ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe AG has extensively modernized its hot strip mill No. 1 in Duisburg-Bruckhausen. Following more than two years of work, the upgraded plant is now back in full operation.
Severstal North America Appoints Director of Scrap and Metallics Procurement
23 December 2013 - Severstal North America has appointed Sanjeev Badola, director, scrap and metallics procurement, based in Dearborn, Mich., effective 1 January 2014.
AK Steel Announces Stainless Steel Price Increase
23 December 2013 - AK Steel said that, in addition to the stainless steel price increase announced by the company on 22 November 2013, the company will also increase base prices for all of its remaining stainless steel products, effective with shipments on 1 January 2014.
Severstal Completes Maintenance at Cherepovets Steel Mill
20 December 2013 - The Cherepovets Steel Mill, part of the Russian Steel division of OAO Severstal, completed capital maintenance of its No. 2 converter.
AK Steel Announces Executive Retirement
20 December 2013 - AK Steel said that John F. Kaloski, executive vice president and operating officer of AK Steel, has elected to retire from the company, effective 31 January 2014.
SDI Appoints New Board Member
20 December 2013 - Steel Dynamics, Inc. announced that Bradley S. Seaman has been appointed to its Board of Directors as an independent director, to fill a vacancy created by the untimely death on 18 October 2013 of board member James A. Trethewey.
Outokumpu Granted Relief from German Renewable Energy Charge for 2013
20 December 2013 - After a constructive dialogue and a clarification of Outokumpu’s application and appeal, Outokumpu has now received a reduction to the applicable German renewable energy charge for the year 2013.
New Millennium Iron Announces New President and CEO
19 December 2013 - New Millennium Iron Corp. (NML) announced that Mr. Robert Patzelt, Q.C., will join NML effective 13 January 2014 as president and chief executive officer and a director of the corporation.
AK Steel Provides Fourth Quarter 2013 Guidance
19 December 2013 - AK Steel provided guidance for its fourth quarter of 2013 financial results, noting that it has seen stronger demand in the fourth quarter compared to the third quarter, particularly in carbon sales to the spot market.
