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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
Ipsco Appoints General Manager for Montpelier Operations
27 November 2007 - Ipsco appoints steel industry veteran Ed DiCiccio as General Manager of its Montpelier, Iowa, steelmaking complex.
Timken Bearings in Key Systems at New SeverCorr Mill
26 November 2007 - Timken’s bearing assemblies were used as components in the major production systems supplied by SMS Demag for the new SeverCorr steel plant.
Siemens Starts up First Meros Process at voestalpine Stahl Sinter Plant
26 November 2007 - Siemens Metals Technologies starts up the world’s first Maximized Emission Reduction of Sintering (Meros) off-gas-cleaning plant on voestalpine Stahl’s sinter plant. The upgrade has already delivered a significant reduction in off-gas emissions.
U. S. Steel to Challenge ITC Decision on Welded Line Pipe from Mexico
22 November 2007 - United States Steel is challenging the ITC’s recent determination that revoking an antidumping duty order on large-diameter welded line pipe from Mexico would not be likely to cause material injury to domestic producers.
Posco Enters Development for Utilization of Domestic Wastes
21 November 2007 - Posco will work with Busan Metropolitan City to develop a business capable of turning domestic wastes into fuel that can subsequently be used to generate power, in the first application of this technology in Korea.
PRO-TEC Wins Prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Award
21 November 2007 - The U.S. Department of Commerce selects PRO-TEC Coating Company as one of five recipients of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for 2007.
Gerdau to Acquire MacSteel from Quanex
20 November 2007 - Brazil-based Gerdau Group signs definitive agreement for the acquisition of Quanex Corp.’s MacSteel business for US$ 1.458 billion in cash, plus the assumption of debt and certain liabilities.
Nucleus LLC to Provide Melt Manufacturing System to Carpenter Technology
19 November 2007 - Nucleus LLC is providing a primary melting manufacturing execution system to Carpenter Technology that will bring together the Level 2 control functions of the existing EAF and vacuum induction melting facilities at the company’s Reading, Pa., facility.
AK Steel Honors Four Companies with Supplier of the Year Awards
19 November 2007 - AK Steel honors four companies with its Supplier of the Year award for outstanding service, value and strategic support of the steelmaker's business plan.
Tata Steel Earns DSIR Award for Hexavalent Chromium Research
16 November 2007 - Tata Steel wins Department of Scientific & Industrial Research Award 2007 for R&D effort in implementing an indigenous technology for removing hexavalent chromium from chrome-ore concentrates.
AISI Raises Competitiveness Concerns to Senate Committee
15 November 2007 - In testimony during a legislative hearing of America’s Climate Security Act of 2007 (S. 2191), AISI President and CEO Andrew G. Sharkey states that any climate change provisions must apply to foreign firms selling in the U.S. market in order to avoid dire consequences for the U.S. economy and the environment.
Worthington Forms Joint Venture with LEFCO
14 November 2007 - Worthington Steelpac Systems acquires a 49% interest in crate and pallet manufacturer Lefco Industries.
CMC Commissions CCR Cut-to-Weight System
13 November 2007 - CMC commissions a billet weighing and cut-to-weight system installed by CCR Technologies on the continuous caster at its South Carolina facility.
EPA to Hold Hearing on Draft U.S. Steel Permit for Gary Works
09 November 2007 - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 sets the time and place for the Dec. 11 public hearing on U.S. Steel’s draft wastewater permit for Gary Works.
Nucor Execs Applaud Efforts to Reestablish U.S. Trade Priorities
09 November 2007 - Nucor executives voice support for the decision announced by Rep. Michael A. Arcuri (D-N.Y.) to oppose the proposed free trade agreement between the United States and Peru, and to encourage Congressional leaders to advance legislation to address the fundamental trade problems facing American industries and workers.
ATI Alloy Featured on World’s Largest Stainless Roof
08 November 2007 - A proprietary Allegheny Technologies alloy is being used for the largest stainless roof in the world, on the New Doha International Airport in Qatar.
Wheeling-Pitt Chairman Reaches Out to Shareholders Regarding Esmark
08 November 2007 - Wheeling-Pittsburgh Chairman James P. Bouchard issues a letter to shareholders regarding the upcoming combination with Esmark Inc.
Cleveland-Cliffs Shuffles PinnOak Management
07 November 2007 - Cleveland-Cliffs announces the promotion of two executives—and departure of the PinnOak President— as part of the company’s ongoing integration of the recently acquired PinnOak Resources.
Gerdau Ameristeel Reports 3rd Quarter Results
07 November 2007 - Gerdau Ameristeel reports net income of $123.8 million on revenues of $1.4 billion for the third quarter, and net income of $396.5 million on revenues of $4.1 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2007.
AK Steel to Increase Carbon Steel Spot Prices
06 November 2007 - AK Steel will increase spot-market prices for its carbon steel products for new orders accepted for shipment on January 1, 2008 and later.
