AK Steel
Headquartered in West Chester, Ohio (Greater Cincinnati), AK Steel is a leader in the production of flat-rolled carbon, stainless and electrical steel products, primarily for automotive, infrastructure and manufacturing, construction and electrical power generation and distribution markets. The company operates seven steel plants and two tube manufacturing plants across four states: Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Latest News
AK Tube Plant Recertified in VPP Safety Program
25 November 2009 - The Columbus, Ind., plant of AK Tube has been recertified as a Star site in the Indiana Department of Labor's Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). The Star designation signifies that the plant's safety programs surpass OSHA requirements.
AK Steel Recognizes Valuable Suppliers, Processors
23 November 2009 - AK Steel is honoring four suppliers and three processors for providing outstanding service, value, and strategic support to its business plan in 2009.
AK Steel to Increase Carbon Steel Prices
20 November 2009 - AK Steel says it will increase spot market prices for its carbon steel products, effective January 1, 2010.
AK Steel to Increase Stainless Steel Prices
17 November 2009 - AK Steel will increase base prices by 6 to 9% for all 200-, 300- and 400-series flat rolled stainless steel products, depending on grade and product form.
AK Steel Honored for Technical Research Paper
05 November 2009 - AK Steel has received the 42nd Outstanding Author Award from the Galvanizers Association for a technical paper entitled “Furnace Atmosphere Monitoring at AK Steel Coating Lines.”
AK Steel Announces December 2009 Surcharges
03 November 2009 - AK Steel will add a $185 per ton surcharge to invoices for electrical steel products shipped in December 2009.
AK Steel Reports Net Income for 3rd Quarter
28 October 2009 - AK Steel reported net income of $6.2 million on net sales of $1,041.1 million for the third quarter and a net loss of $114.4 million on sales of $2,756.9 million for the first nine months of 2009.
AK Steel Honors Women for Strength, Courage, Compassion, Leadership
19 October 2009 - The AK Steel Foundation is underwriting the inaugural Steel Magnolia Awards, which recognize eight women who have overcome obstacles to make a difference in others’ lives.
AK Steel Announces November 2009 Surcharges
05 October 2009 - AK Steel will add a $210 per ton surcharge to invoices for electrical steel products shipped in November 2009.
AK Steel Announces October 2009 Surcharges
08 September 2009 - AK Steel will add a $185 per ton surcharge to invoices for electrical steel products shipped in October 2009.
New Coke and Energy Supply Agreement for AK Steel
04 September 2009 - SunCoke Energy will provide AK Steel with metallurgical-grade coke from its Haverhill facility in southern Ohio. AK Steel also secures a financial interest in the electricity co-generated from the heat recovery coke battery.
AK Steel to Increase Carbon Steel Prices
02 September 2009 - AK Steel says it will increase spot market prices for carbon steel products by $40 to $60 per ton.
AK Steel to Increase Stainless Steel Prices
05 August 2009 - AK Steel will increase base prices for all 200-, 300- and 400-series flat rolled stainless steel products by 6 to 9%, depending on the grade and product form.
AK Steel Announces September 2009 Surcharges
04 August 2009 - AK Steel will add a $170 per ton surcharge to invoices for electrical steel products shipped in September 2009.
AK Steel to Increase Prices for Carbon Steel Products
31 July 2009 - AK Steel says it will increase spot market prices for carbon steel products effective with all new orders for September and October shipment.
AK Steel to Make Pension Trust Fund Contribution
22 July 2009 - AK Steel’s board of directors has authorized the company to make a $110-million contribution to its pension trust fund, double the company's $55 million required funding for the balance of 2009.
AK Steel Reports 2nd Quarter Results
22 July 2009 - AK Steel reports a net loss of $47.2 million on net sales of $793.6 million for the second quarter, and a net loss of $120.6 million on sales of $1,715.8 million for the first six months of 2009.
Arbitrator Orders AK to Keep Ashland Plant Operating
16 July 2009 - An independent arbitrator orders AK Steel to abandon plans to shut down its Ashland, Ky., plant and look instead at cutting production elsewhere.
AK Steel to Increase Base Prices for Carbon Steel Products
10 July 2009 - AK Steel says it will increase spot market prices for its carbon steel products effective with all new orders for August and September shipments.
AK Steel Announces August 2009 Surcharges
02 July 2009 - AK Steel will add a $75 per ton surcharge for electrical steel products shipped in August 2009.
