Steel News

Rolling Mill Manufacturer Sets Up North American Subsidiary

26 February 2016 - France’s REDEX Group has established a North American subsidiary in an effort to improve customer service and develop new business, the company has announced.

Danieli Lands Contract for Vietnamese Cold Rolling Mill

15 February 2016 - Danieli has won an order for a 2-stand cold reversing mill and a hot-dipped galvanizing line from Vietnamese galvanizer Ton Dong A.

Overseas Cold Rolled Producers Benefiting From Unfair Subsidies, U.S. Commerce Department Rules

17 December 2015 - The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily ruled that cold-rolled flat steel products from China, India, Brazil and Russia are benefiting from unfair government subsidies and set duties ranging from zero to 227.3 percent.

Vietnamese Steelmaker Planning New 200K-Ton Rolling Mill

09 December 2015 - Vietnam’s Hoa Sen Group has been awarded an investment certificate for a new US$89-million cold rolling mill in the Binh Dinh province, according to The Saigon Times.

Outokumpu Divests Majority Interest In China Joint Venture

21 October 2015 - Stainless producer Outokumpu is divesting most of its stake in its Shanghai Krupp Stainless Co. Ltd. joint venture in China, the company has announced.

Tangshan Iron and Steel Expanding Cold Rolling Mill

21 October 2015 - China's Tangshan Iron and Steel Group Co. Ltd. has awarded Primetals Technologies an order for two continuous galvanizing lines at its Tangshan plant in Hebei Province, Primetals has announced.

Update: Mexico Imposing Additional Trade Protections for Domestic Steelmakers

30 September 2015 - Mexico is increasing duties on a variety of steel products, hoping to shield domestic producers from inexpensive imports from China and other countries.

U.S. Trade Commission Pursues Cold Rolled Import Investigation

25 September 2015 - Producers from seven countries appear to be selling hot rolled coil at less than market value, undercutting American producers, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled.

Report: EU To Set Minimum Price On GOES Imports

21 September 2015 - The European Union is preparing to set a minimum price on imports of a specialized steel from five countries, including the United States, according to Reuters.

Tata Steel Wins Approval For Mill Expansion

16 September 2015 - India's Environment Ministry has signed off on a Tata Steel project that will more than double the capacity of its Jamshedpur works' cold rolling mill, according to The Hindu Business Line newspaper.

AK Steel: U.S. ITC Decision an “Important First Step” in Cold Rolled Trade Case

11 September 2015 - AK Steel Corp. said it applauds the U.S. International Trade Commission for agreeing to pursue an investigation into cold-rolled steel imports.

U.S. Trade Commission Proceeding With Import Investigation Into Cold Rolled Flat Products

10 September 2015 - The U.S. International Trade Commission has agreed to proceed with a trade investigation into cold rolled flat products from seven countries, including China, concluding that there is a reasonable indication of harm to domestic producers.

South Korean, Chinese Steelmakers Investing Nearly $1 Billion In New Joint Ventures

11 August 2015 - South Korea's largest steelmaker is partnering with China's Chongqing Iron & Steel Co. on two joint ventures that will produce zinc-coated plates and cold rolled plates, The Korea Observer reported.

Kocks Hosts "Open Day" to Present Latest Technology

27 July 2015 - On June 15, 2015 FRIEDRICH KOCKS GmbH & Co KG, Hilden / Germany organized an "OPEN DAY" to present to the industry some of their main products at their manufacturing facilities in Bremen.

Technical Collaboration Delivers Insight on Steel Mill Roll Lubrication

17 July 2015 - Quaker Chemical Corporation introduced roll lubrication to the 4-high Steckel mill at Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa Inc., which resulted in advantages such as significant extension to roll service life and a notable reduction in mill torque.

SMS Group Receives Follow-Up Order From Outokumpu Nirosta

06 July 2015 - As part of an upgrade of its 20-roll cold rolling mill “SG 3” in Krefeld, Germany, Outokumpu Nirosta GmbH Krefeld has placed a follow-up order with SMS group covering the revamp of the existing rolling-oil treatment plant.

Heinrich Georg Maschinenfabrik Shows Off First Roll Grinder for Cold Mill Rolls

02 July 2015 - Heinrich Georg Maschinenfabrik hosted a customer day on 23 March of this year to present its new roll grinding machine type ultragrind 700 R to an experienced audience.

Wuhan Iron & Steel Trials CRC Mill at Fangchenggang Plant

01 July 2015 - According to SteelFirst, Central China's Wuhan Iron & Steel (Wugang) produced the first cold rolled coil at its Fangchenggang plant in the country’s southern Guangxi province at the weekend on Monday June 29.

North American Stainless Orders Stainless Steel Cold Rolling Mill and Bright Annealing Line From SMS Group

11 June 2015 - North American Stainless (NAS), U.S.A., a subsidiary of the Spanish Acerinox Group, has contracted SMS group for the supply of a 20-roll cold rolling mill and a bright annealing line.

AM/NS Calvert will establish the capability to manufacture Ultra High Tensile Strength Steel with High Formability

29 May 2015 - Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation (NSSMC) announced that it will take measures to realize the full capabilities of AM/NS Calvert, a US based 50/50 joint venture between NSSMC and ArcelorMittal (AM), to manufacture Ultra High Tensile Strength Cold-rolled and Coated Steel sheets with High Formability by the end of 2016.