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Timken and Union Agree on Proposed Contract

19 October 2009 - Timken and USW Local 1123 reach agreement on a new four-year contract covering associates at the company's facilities in Canton, Ohio.

Second Phase of Cleanup Underway at Former Gulf States Steel Site

16 October 2009 - EPA’s Superfund removal action at the Gulf States Steel Site recently entered into the second phase of cleanup.

EPA to Weigh Public Comment on New Wastewater Permit for Gary Works

16 October 2009 - EPA Region 5 withdraws its earlier objections to a 2007 version of Indiana's wastewater discharge permit for U.S. Steel's Gary Works. EPA is withholding final judgment on the new draft permit until a 45-day comment period is completed.

Nucor Steel Improves Worker Hearing Protection

15 October 2009 - Nucor Steel is using new state-of-the-art VeriPRO earplug fit testing technology from Howard Leight to evaluate whether each individual employee is receiving optimal on-the-job hearing protection.

World Steel Association Recognizes Excellence in Safety and Health

14 October 2009 - The World Steel Association has recognized three member companies—Gerdau, Tata Steel, and Essar Steel—for excellence in their safety and health programs.

Sandvik Settles Hazardous Waste Violations with EPA

13 October 2009 - The U.S. EPA reports Sandvik has agreed to pay a $160,017 penalty to settle alleged violations of hazardous waste regulations at its manufacturing facility in Clark Summit, Pa.

Carpenter Technology Announces New Leadership

13 October 2009 - The company formally splits the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer into two positions. The Board of Directors appoints Gregory A. Pratt to serve as chair of the Board and interim CEO and President.

Cliffs to Acquire Partners’ 73.2% Interest in Wabush Mines

13 October 2009 - Cliffs Natural Resources plans to exercise its right of first refusal and acquire U.S. Steel Canada’s 44.6% interest and ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s 28.6% interest in the Wabush Mines joint venture.

U.S. Steel Canada, ArcelorMittal to Sell Interests in Wabush Mines Joint Venture

12 October 2009 - U.S. Steel Canada and ArcelorMittal have entered into an agreement with Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines, providing for the purchase by Consolidated of U.S. Steel Canada's 44.6% interest and ArcelorMittal's 28.6% interest in Wabush Mines.

AISI Comments on EPA’s GHG Emissions Ruling

09 October 2009 - The American Iron and Steel Institute issues a comment about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s final rule requiring mandatory greenhouse gas emissions monitoring under the Clean Air Act announced last week.

ALJ Releases 2009 Annual Revenue Results

07 October 2009 - ALJ Regional Holdings, the parent company of Kentucky Electric Steel, reported revenue of $24.5 million for the fourth quarter, and revenue of $110.2 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009.

Carpenter Launches New Alloys for Knife Blades

07 October 2009 - Carpenter Technology is introducing Carpenter CTS-BD1, a new alloy that is part of its CTS alloys suite. These alloys are suitable for use in consumer, industrial, and medical knife blade applications.

OSHA Cites Quinco Steel for Violations

06 October 2009 - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration cites Quinco Steel with proposed penalties totaling $111,100, for alleged willful, serious, and repeat violations of federal workplace safety and health standards.

Dietrich’s Metal Lath Receives Building Code Endorsement

06 October 2009 - Dietrich Metal Framing recently obtained a significant building code endorsement for metal lath and lath trim products through ICC-ES certification.

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.

Reliance Updates Q3 Outlook, Amends and Extends Credit Facility

30 September 2009 - Reliance Steel & Aluminum is updating its outlook for the third quarter that ended September 30. The company expects earnings for the third quarter to be in the range of $.40 to $.45 per diluted share.

Worthington Reports 1st Quarter Results

30 September 2009 - Worthington Industries reports net earnings of $6.7 million on net sales of $417.5 million for its fiscal 2010 first quarter ended August 31, 2009.

Steel Dynamics Adds Gabriel Shaheen to Board

28 September 2009 - Steel Dynamics’ board of directors appoints Shaheen to the board, bringing the number of directors to 11.

Northwest Pipe to Revitalize Idle Bossier Facility

28 September 2009 - Governor Bobby Jindal and other leaders announce the revitalization of Northwest Pipe's facility in Bossier City, La., that has been idle for three years. The company’s tubular products group is refitting the plant to manufacture OCTG and pipe for the oil and gas industry.

Northwest Pipe Announces Singapore Project

24 September 2009 - Northwest Pipe subsidiary Northwest Pipe Asia subsidiary has begun producing pipe for the Marine Coastal Expressway project in Singapore.

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