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North American Stainless Rises to Confront COVID-19 Challenges
16 April 2020 - As one of the initial links in the supply chain, Kentucky-based North American Stainless and its 1,500 employees are stepping up to ensure that manufacturers of critical medical equipment, such as ventilators, oxygen tanks and hospital beds, have access to high-quality stainless steel.
Ternium Steels the Medical Community
15 April 2020 - Latin American steelmaker Ternium is stepping up to support the communities in which it operates through donations of needed medical equipment.
Another Ally Joins COVID-19 Battle
14 April 2020 - Siemens AG, a key steel industry supplier, has offered up the services of its additive manufacturing network and 3D printers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nucor Seattle Steps Up Production of Face Shields
13 April 2020 - Employees at Nucor Corp.’s Seattle, Wash., USA, rebar mill, along with a number of community partners, are increasing production of face shields that are being delivered to the local medical community.
Report: Some Italian Mills Preparing to Resume Production
13 April 2020 - Italian long steel producers Pittini and Acciaierie Venete are among those moving to restart operations, reports Kallanish Commodities.
SSAB Americas to Speed Orders for COVID-19 Relief
09 April 2020 - SSAB Americas will give priority designation to orders arising from COVID-19 disaster relief programs, the company has announced.
Ohio Blast Furnace Being Taken Off-Line
09 April 2020 - ArcelorMittal is preparing to idle the No. 6 blast furnace at its Cleveland, Ohio, USA, facility, reports The Times newspaper of northwest Indiana.
Nippon Steel Adjusts Production
08 April 2020 - Nippon Steel Corp. will bank two blast furnaces later this month and curtail coke production as it adjusts to lower demand, the company has said.
BlueScope Pushes Back Ohio Expansion Project
07 April 2020 - BlueScope Steel Ltd. is delaying the expansion of its North Star sheet mill as it looks to preserve cash during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Weak Energy Demand Forces EVRAZ to Close Pipe Mill
07 April 2020 - With energy pipeline projects falling to the wayside, EVRAZ North America is idling its spiral-weld pipe mill in Oregon, reports The Oregonian newspaper.
Honda, FCA Extend Plant Shutdowns
07 April 2020 - Honda and Fiat Chrysler Automobile will keep their U.S. and Canadian plants closed through the remainder of April, reports trade publication WardsAuto.
Vallourec Announces North American Layoffs
06 April 2020 - Energy tubulars maker Vallourec is laying off more than one-third of its North American workforce due to collapsing demand from oil and gas producers.
USIMINAS Sets COVID-19 Curtailments
06 April 2020 - Brazilian integrated producer Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais SA (USIMINAS) is shutting down two blast furnaces and halting other operations due to falling demand.
EUROFER Seeks More Stringent Import Measures
06 April 2020 - The European Steel Association (EUROFER) is calling on the European Commission to tighten steel import safeguard measures as the new coronavirus wipes out demand, reports Kallanish Commodities.
ArcelorMittal Brings Its Resources to Bear in Fight Against Pandemic
03 April 2020 - With certain basic medical gear supplies in short supply, the world’s largest steelmaker is using its global reach to help medical professionals continue to do their jobs.
Infrastructure Ought to Be Part of COVID-19 Relief, Steel Groups Say
01 April 2020 - Five U.S. steel trade organizations have urged Congress to provide for public infrastructure investments in the next phase of COVID-19 economic stimulus.
Ford Delays Plant Restarts
01 April 2020 - Ford Motor Co. has pushed back the planned restart of North American plants, saying that it is taking the step to help better protect workers.
Indian Steel Producers Face Lower Demand
31 March 2020 - The COVID-19 pandemic and national lockdown will weaken India steel demand in India and could lead to an inventory build-up that pressures prices downward, reports the IANS news service.
AK Steel Banks Michigan Blast Furnace
31 March 2020 - With the COVID-19 pandemic having brought North American auto production to a halt, AK Steel is temporarily idling its Dearborn Works in Michigan, reports Fastmarkets AMM.
SSAB Begins Layoff Negotiations
30 March 2020 - SSAB is preparing to initiate a round of temporary layoffs at its Finnish operations, citing weak demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
